Reef BreakIntermediate — Advancedwinter

Hikkaduwa

Reef break on Sri Lanka's southwest coast. Warm water, coral reef. Multiple breaks in town. Works during the northeast monsoon. Popular backpacker surf destination.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

SW, S

Swell Size

3–8 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (NE)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Intermediate — Advanced

Location

County

Sri Lanka

Region

Southern Province

Coordinates

6.1310, 80.1020

NOAA Buoy

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