Surf Spots on Weligama
Top Surf Breaks in Weligama, Sri Lanka
Surf the best spots in Weligama with Kima Surf
Weligama is located on the South Coast of Sri Lanka and is one of the island’s best destinations to surf. The peak season in this area is from November to April, but there is opportunity to surf all year round, especially for beginners. This spot is ideal for beginner surfers to learn how to surf since the waves are mellow and long. Intermediates can also improve their skills and advance on bigger swell days. For more advanced surfers there is also an opportunity to explore the reef breaks which offer more challenging rides.
All of the breaks are a short ride away from our Kima Surf Weligama Camp. Weligama has a laidback atmosphere with a social vibe and great surf. Staying with Kima Surf gives you the chance to experience the best spots Weligama has to offer with our daily guided sessions with experienced surf instructors.
HAZARDS TO BE AWARE OF:
ENTRY
Weligama main beach is a beach break and this makes entry in the water very straightforward. Your surf instructors will direct you to use the open channels to paddle out easily. In the nearby reef breaks it is important to be cautious of the reef when entering and exiting the surf. Before entering the water be sure to listen carefully to your surf guide’s explanation of the spot.
TIDE
Sri Lanka has very small changes in the tide so it is usually possible to surf at any time of the day. The reef breaks work the best in mid to high tide which creates the best conditions for long rides left and right.
SAFETY
At the beach breaks you do not need to worry about the reef but it is important to be aware of the shore break that breaks powerfully onto the beach during big swells. When surfing at one of the reef breaks it is important to be cautious of the reef.
WHAT IS THE BEACH LIKE?
Weligama Beach is a beach break that stretches on for about 2 kilometers along the Weligama bay. Weligama’s mellow waves make Weligama one of the best spots for beginner surfers in the area. If you drive further up the coast you will find some more advanced reef breaks, like Fisherman’s or Mirissa. Fishermen’s boats are dotted along the coast and you can spend your downtime chilling at many cafes and local restaurants along the beach after your surf.
Surf Spots
WELIGAMA POINT SURF SPOT
Weligama point is ideal for those who are learning to surf or are beginner level. It is located at Weligama beach which stretches on for about two kilometres. This beachbreak has waves that breaks softly and gives opportunity for long rides left or right with rides up to 400m. These waves work well when the swell is small and can hold waves up to 5ft. If you are a more intermediate level surfer you can surf in front of the Marriot Hotel which has slightly more advanced waves.
Wave type:
Beach Break
Wave difficulty:
Beginner to Intermediate
Wave direction:
Right and Left
Wave bottom:
Sand
JUNGLE BEACH SURF SPOT
Jungle Beach has two waves. The first is a mellow left hander that works between January to March. The second wave is a right-hander that has a far paddle out of about 600m. Both of these waves at Jungle Beach can be very shallow so make sure you check the conditions before surfing here. This surf spot is classified as a three star surf spot and above.
Wave type:
Reef Break
Wave difficulty:
Intermediate to Advanced
Wave direction:
Right and Left
Wave bottom:
Reef
FISHERMANS POINT SURF SPOT
Fisherman’s Point is a reef break that is located on the West side of Weligama. To get to this wave surfers will either paddle or take a boat for about 800m to reach the spot. It is a long right-hander with rides up to 300m! This is where you can experience one of the longest rides in the area. This wave preforms well when swells in the area are big but the spot itself doesn’t get bigger than 3 to 6 foot. The take-off for this wave is fast, but it quickly slows down as the reef becomes deeper. This wave is perfect for intermediates to practice their turns.
Wave type:
Reef Break
Wave difficulty:
Intermediate
Wave direction:
Right
Wave bottom:
Reef
MIRISSA SURF SPOT
Mirissa Main point is one of Sri Lanka more popular reef breaks. The wave breaks from the Western edge of the bay and runs around 100 meters with only right handers with a few inside sections to spread across and choose from. The reef is really shallow here especially on smaller days and loaded with sea urchins, so take caution when paddling out and wiping out. Booties recommended. These waves work well with a good swell up to 4ft.
Wave type:
Reef Break
Wave difficulty:
Advanced (4 star +)
Wave direction:
Right
Wave bottom:
Reef and Sea Urchins
If you’re staying at Kima Surf Camps in Weligama you will experience a Sri Lankan colonial homestead – surrounded by lush vegetation and literally a couple of minutes’ walk from the beach breaks and surf in Weligama. Surfing in Sri Lanka doesn’t get any better.
For beginners and 2-star surfers our surf guides will get you learning on the mellow waves of Weligama Bay. Intermediate surfers can enjoy fun, peeling walls at Fishermans Point and Jungle Beach while advanced surfers (4 star +) can tackle the faster, more technical waves at Mirissa when conditions line up.
The best part? Kima Surf Camps in Sri Lanka will make your surf trip seamless!