Surfing, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka

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ACCESS :
Catch bus/train/car to Hikkaduwa. Best break is 3 km south of bus/train station in area called Wewala.

Distance : Day trip       Walk  : Instant access (< 5min)

Easy to find?  : OK       Public access?  :Public access

Ultra-friendly locals, great surf and amazing food make Sri Lanka an ideal place for an adventurous surfing holiday. Although different breaks operate at different times of year, Hikkaduwa waves peak between November and March when the best swells arrive. This bay in the Southern Province also has a lively nightlife and plenty of great snorkelling on offer so that even if the waves disappear the adventure carries on.

SURF SPOT CHARACTERISTICS :

SURF SPOT QUALITY : Wave quality Normal      Experience  : All surfers

WAVE Type  : Reef-coral                                       Alternative name : A-Frame

Direction   :Right and left                                      Bottom with sand  :Reef (coral,sharp rocks etc..)

Power   :  Fun                                                       Normal length  : Short (< 50m)

Good day length  :  Normal (50 to 150m)           Best tide position  : All tides

TIDE, SWELL AND WIND :

Good swell direction  :West, SouthWest

Good wind direction    :East, NorthEast

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
Lovely set up, more than just surf. Good food, accomodation, nice people. Best break sits 50m off-shore, infront of a dozen guest-houses, usually full with surfers. Crowds from dawn till dusk. Water temp is ultra-warm. Consistantly 2-3 foot, maybe the odd 4-5 foot day.

Atmosphere :

Plenty of guest-houses to chose from.
You may share the lineup with a few small crocs but they don't bite often...

General :

Several of the local surfers reside here, little surf shop on the beach called A-Frame (like the reef break close to it) Good place to have repairs done and just sit and have a break.

Big wave surfing