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Sri Lanka


PRESENTATION

Hikkadawa was a fishing village 20-30 years ago. Since early 1980 it has became one of the major tourist attractions of Sri Lanka. Hikkaduwa is famous among tourist for its natural attractions. Wide beaches, coral garden, ocean with crystal clear water and hot sun are some of them.

Surfing in Hikkaduwa (November to March)  

Hikkaduwa is a main surf destination and annually attracts surfers from Australia, UK, Japan, US and many more and is located 100km away from the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo.
There are 3 to 4 surf points with clear warm water in Hikkaduwa area. Although most of them are reef breaks, none of them are risky. All spots have a deep bottom & flat reef.

The wave size ranges from 2~7 feet during the season. The main point called "main reef" has "A" frame shape waves, which you can ride in both directions. Hikkaduwa is famous as a surfing area due to its laidback vibe and it offers both economy and luxury accommodation in close proximity to the surfing breaks.

Secret points  

if you hate to surf in crowded point you have an option!! We will take you to secret points where you can surf as you want. Every wave will be yours! Nobody to compete.
Most of these places are Secret.

Located close to Hikkaduwa :  

In a short period of time you can reach to nearly 12 surfing points which give you different surfing experience from each other.
Mirissa, Midigama, Kabalana are some of the point. Wave height 3-8 feet.

Something else to do:
It's one of the rare places on the Island where you can make an "undersea tour"! In fact from November to April you are able to discover the undersea world. The International Diving School or the Underwater Safaris for exemple, propose tours in dispensent des cours de plongée sous marine, pour les néophytes ou les plus aguerris. De même, pour découvrir les coraux, des promenades sont organisées dans des bateaux à fond vitré.

SURF SPOTS CHARACTERISTICS  

Quality
Wave quality Standard wave
Experience All surfers
requency Don't know
Wave
Type reef coral
Direction Right & left
Power Fun
Normal length Short (<50m)
Good day Normal (50 to 150m)
bottom Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc...) with sand
Tide position All tides
Swell size Starts working at less than 1m - 3ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+
Swell direction West, South West
Wind North East, East

 

Access : Prenez le bus, le train ou la voiture jusqu'à Hikkaduwa. Le meilleur est à 3 Km au sud de la gare dans une région appelée Wewala.
Distance Day trip
Walk Instant access (<5mn)
Easy to find OK
Public access Public access
Week crowd Crowded
Week-end crowd Ultra-crowded
Hasards Locaux

Accomodation  

IKKADUWA SURF ZONE : Le Maya Reef et Le Boom Beel

AHANGAMA SURF ZONE : Le Cabalezia

Location : Cabalezia is located in the village of Ahangama on the increasingly popular south coast, less than half an hour’s drive from the historic town of Galle. A broad, sandy beach, where a gentle off-shore breeze can sometimes take edge of the hottest days, is ranked in the top three surfing spots in Sri Lanka.

Description : Cabalezia comprises seven standard bedrooms in the main building and 14 superior rooms in one and two-storey cabanas. This has long been a favored hotel for surfers, especially in the season from mid-October to mid-April, but recent extensions and improvements are now shifting the hotel a little more up market and attracting a wider spread of clientele. A lush, green lawn lined with palm trees envelopes the swimming pool and leads directly on to a long, sandy stretch of quiet beach.

Facilities: The hotel boasts a sizeable restaurant and two bars, used to host theme nights during peak season. Each double bedroom – complete with four-poster bed – has satellite television and mini-bar, and will be converted into a triple on request. All but one of the 21 rooms is equipped with air-conditioning. Tours and water sport activities can be arranged at reception…

MIRISSA SURF ZONE