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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.

10-Day Forecast
Today
21
59
Fair
1.8m
@14s
19km/h
Mon
22
59
Fair
1.4m
@14s
21km/h
Tue
23
45
Fair
1.2m
@16s
18km/h
Wed
24
57
Fair
1.3m
@15s
21km/h
Thu
25
33
Poor
1.0m
@15s
22km/h
Fri
26
32
Poor
1.3m
@15s
21km/h
Sat
27
30
Poor
1.3m
@16s
19km/h
Sun
28
45
Fair
1.6m
@17s
21km/h
Mon
29
46
Fair
1.6m
@16s
21km/h
Tue
30
43
Poor
1.5m
@14s
20km/h

Today's Conditions

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Swell
1.8m
S(190°)
Score: 19/25
Period
14s
Long period groundswell
Score: 25/25
Wind
19km/h
WSW(252°)
Score: 1/25
Weather
30°C
0.1mm57%
Windswell Component
0.5mWSW@3s
Secondary Swell
0.6mSE
Forecast Confidence
100%
Sources: open-meteo-marine, open-meteo-weather
Best Session
morning
AM: 11 km/h W|PM: 20 km/h WSW
11 km/h vs 20 km/h afternoon

Location & Conditions

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Tide Times

5:50 am
High tide - 0.56m
11:30 am
Low tide - 0.39m
5:00 pm
High tide - 0.56m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

59
Fair
Components
Swell Direction18/25
Swell Size19/25
Swell Period25/25
Wind1/25
Raw Score63/100
Adjustments
Wind History-4
🌊 Tide+5
⚠️ Weak Component-5
Adjusted Score59/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score59
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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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