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Surf spot guide · Southwest Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
Bentota offers mellow beach breaks ideal for learning and fun longboard sessions.
High Waves
Large waves up to 2.0m expected at Bentota. Peak conditions around 9:00 PM.
Exercise extreme caution when entering the water. Strong currents and large waves present. Warning valid until 9:00 PM.
North of Hikkaduwa, the beaches are long and less consistent, and usually quiet for surfing. Around Bentota, you’ll find a few A-frame beach breaks, with smaller, sheltered waves near the rocks that suit beginners, and slightly bigger peaks further down the beach. Conditions are sensitive to onshore winds. The area is more touristy than surf-focused, with several surf schools and plenty of other water activities nearby.
Long beach A-frames that shrink toward the rocks, swell-sensitive and sheltered.
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Southwest Sri Lanka
A quiet reef break at Rockside Induruwa with both lefts and rights for relaxed surf.
Southwest Sri Lanka
A low pressure left at North Jetty, soft peaks for intermediates when the swell is small.
Southwest Sri Lanka
Bennys offers consistent reef breaks ideal for intermediates and experts in Hikkaduwa.
+9 MORE →Bentota is moderately crowded, especially on weekends and during local holidays when surf schools are active.
Relaxed and beginner-friendly
Arrive early for glassy conditions
Rent boards from nearby surf schools
Avoid the river mouth after heavy rain
Respect local beach rules
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strong currents near the river mouth
Bentota is moderately crowded, especially on weekends and during local holidays when surf schools are active.
Relaxed and beginner-friendly
Beach is accessible directly from Bentota town with ample parking and nearby amenities.
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