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both
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
Mon
16
79
Good
1.5m
@17s
9km/h
Tue
17
74
Good
1.3m
@16s
8km/h
Wed
18
71
Good
1.3m
@15s
11km/h
+7
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Today's Conditions

Swell
1.5m
S(189°)
Score: 24/25
Period
17s
Long period groundswell
Score: 25/25
Wind
9km/h
ESE(122°)
Score: 11/25
Weather
29°C
0.0mm22%
Windswell Component
0.1mE@1s
Secondary Swell
0.8mSSE
Forecast Confidence
100%
Sources: open-meteo-marine, open-meteo-weather
Best Session
morning

Location & Conditions

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Tide Times

7:00 am
Low tide - 0.28m
1:10 pm
High tide - 0.70m
7:06 pm
Low tide - 0.36m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

79
Good
Components
Swell Direction19/25
Swell Size24/25
Swell Period25/25
Wind11/25
Raw Score79/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score79

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°
Best window
morning

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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