Hikkaduwa
Edit SpotAbout
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. Great place to chill.
Atmosphere:
Plenty of guest-houses to chose from.
You may share the lineup with a few small crocs but they don't bite often...
Additional Info:
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.
Location
Loading...Access
Catch bus/train/car to Hikkaduwa. Best break is 3 km south of bus/train station in area called Wewala.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (coral) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Power | Fun |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
Localism
Videos
None
Nearby spots
0.56 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
1.05 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
3.13 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Don't know |