Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa is the main surf destination and attracts surfers from Australia, the UK, Japan, the USA, and many more countries. There are up to four main surf points with clear, warm water in the Hikkaduwa area. Although most of them are reef breaks, none of them are risky. All spots have a deep bottom and flat reef.
The size of the waves range from two to seven feet during the season time. The main point is called the "main reef" which has an "A" frame-shaped wave that surfers can ride both the right-hander and the left-hander. One of the main reasons for Hikkaduwa's popularity is due to the selection of budget and luxury accommodation.
Hikkaduwa was a fishing village 30 years ago and since the early 1980's, it has become one of the major tourist attractions in Sri Lanka. Hikkaduwa is famous among tourists for its natural beauty, wide sandy beaches, marine reserves, crystal clear waters, and hot sun. All of these make it a desired destination on the south coast of Sri Lanka. Tourists stream to Hikkaduwa mainly for the range of water sports like surfing, scuba diving, kite surfing, and much more.
Nearby surf spots
Benny's
This is the classic left-hander on a reef break and this is south of Hikkaduwa town. It is good for the more experienced surfers. When the main point of Hikkaduwa goes over six feet, the surfing conditions are superb.
The Main Point (main reef)
This is the most popular surf break on the island with left and right-hander waves. It is reef-bottomed but safe due to its depth. The height can range between anything from two feet up to 10 feet on a good day. It is located 1.5 kilometers from Hikkaduwa town.
Beach Break
This spot is located around 100 meters south of the main point of Hikkaduwa, which makes it ideal for beginner surfers. It is a mixture of reefs that runs through sand bars.
The Rock
This spot is located 40 minutes south of Hikkaduwa close to the famous bay of Unawatuna. One can ride both left-handers as well as right-handers, but the locals will tell you that the left-handers are more popular. The waves can reach up to eight feet.
Plantation Point
It is located about 50 minutes south of Hikkaduwa in the laid-back village of Weligama. It has perfectly shaped waves with reef break and a lovely right-hander. It is ideal for beginners as well as the more experienced surfer. Waves on a good day can reach up to six feet.
Mirissa
It is located around one hour's drive down south of Hikkaduwa. Here, you will find a respectable-sized wave which is perfect for beginners as it has predominately a sandy bottom with scattered reef and can be up to five feet height.
Polhena
It is located one and a half hour's drive south from Hikkaduwa. Polhena is another fishing village that has two surf breaks in the area, the Polhena left-hander and Polhena right-hander. Both of them are reef-bottomed and have fast waves of around six feet in height.
Other than the above-mentioned surf spots, there are a number of 'secret spots' that will be at your disposal.