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Level 3/10

Hiriketiya

Southern Province, Sri Lanka
👥Crowded

Hiriketiya is Sri Lanka's emerging surf destination—a picturesque horseshoe bay on the country's south coast where protected waters create ideal conditions for learners and intermediate surfers. The crescent beach funnels swells into manageable peaks, while the growing collection of cafés and guesthouses along the cliff adds a boutique feel to the experience. It's been called the next big thing in Asian surf travel, though crowds are already arriving. The coconut palm setting, warm water, and mellow vibe capture everything appealing about tropical surf exploration.

3-Day Forecast
Today
30
61
Fair
0.8m
@17s
8km/h
Tue
31
53
Fair
0.8m
@16s
12km/h
Wed
1
70
Good
0.8m
@15s
10km/h
+7
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Today's Conditions

Swell
0.8m
SSE(157°)
Score: 11/25
Period
17s
Long period groundswell
Score: 25/25
Wind
8km/h
S(172°)
Score: 13/25
Weather
29°C
0.0mm95%
Windswell Component
0.1mNNW@2s
Secondary Swell
0.4mSSW
Forecast Confidence
100%
Sources: open-meteo-marine, open-meteo-weather
Best Session
morning
AM: 4 km/h NNE|PM: 8 km/h S
Lighter winds early (4 km/h)

Location & Conditions

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Strike Score Breakdown

61
Fair
Components
Swell Direction12/25
Swell Size11/25
Swell Period25/25
Wind13/25
Raw Score61/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score61

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
S (180°)
Direction range
150° - 220°
Size range
0.5m - 2m
Ideal size
1.5m
Height multiplier
0.90×
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
N (350°)
Offshore range
310° - 30°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
all
Optimal range
0.3m - 1.4m

Water temp

28°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

3/10

Crowd level

5/10

Access: Horseshoe bay. Protected and beginner-friendly.

Best Season

Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr

NE monsoon season. November-April.

Getting There

Airport
CMB
Drive time
180 min
Data quality
verified

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