Sri Lanka South Coast · Weligama Bay
South Swell Weligama
Waist-high, sandy and slow. The bay you learn in.
To the water2minWalkable
Breaks linked3Within reach
From—Rates not loaded
Sri Lanka · 5°58′N 80°26′E
Sri Lanka South Coast
A November-to-April coast. The southwest monsoon shuts it down from May and the east coast takes over.
Named breaks3
Camps1
Quality in JUL15/100
ReliableNovember to MarchQuality 55 or better
The year on this coast
When to come
Conditions clear 55 out of 100 November to March. The filled ridge is quality; the dashed line is the ability the coast demands that month.
Best monthFebruaryQuality 65 of 100
Biggest swellJanuaryUp to 2.6m on the big days
Water28°–29°Across the year
Crowd2–5/5Quietest in June
Stays · July
Search these campsCamps on this coast
Bookable stays first. Wave notes for each break are below if you want them.
3 breaks · best first for July
The waves on this coast
Midigama Lazy Left
A left reef break over rock reef, works on swell from S–WSW, offshore in an NNE, and comes in on low–mid and mid tide.
Face, typical75cmUp to 1.6m on the bigger days
Rideable days12%Share of days with a wave
Offshore mornings8%Wind from NNE
Water29°Crowd index 2 of 5
Mirissa Point
A left point break over sand over rock, works on swell from S–WSW, offshore in an NNE, and comes in on mid and mid–high tide.
Face, typical64cmUp to 1.4m on the bigger days
Rideable days12%Share of days with a wave
Offshore mornings8%Wind from NNE
Water29°Crowd index 2 of 5
Weligama Bay
A a-frame beach break over sand, works on swell from S–WSW, offshore in an NNE, and holds through the tide.
Face, typical43cmUp to 95cm on the bigger days
Rideable days10%Share of days with a wave
Offshore mornings8%Wind from NNE
Water29°Crowd index 3 of 5