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Okanda is one of Sri Lanka‘s few unspoilt beaches without hotels. It’s located just north of Kumana National Park. The sea is usually too rough for safe bathing. However, Okanda is visited by surfers from Arugam Bay, as it is a less crowded surf point. Actually, there are three surf breaks suitable for intermediate or more advanced surfers, with up to 8 feet waves at the main point. Be aware, there are strong rip currents that can push surfers onto the rocks. Okanda is a remote place without any life guards.

Take a tuk-tuk an hour south of the surfing hub of Arugam Bay, along a bumpy coast road, and you reach the small east coast hamlet of Okanda, close to Yala National Park. Decent consistency and power make this a worthwhile trip for those seeking their own spot. Surfers in the know head to the east coast during its dry season (between April and September) while the south gets the rains. The tourist end of Arugam can get busy, but that’s not so at Okanda. With waves of 0.5–1.5m (2–5ft), it’s best for intermediates, although breaks can reach 1.8m–2.4m (6–8ft). Strong rip currents, and the remote location, make this place the preserve of the advanced.

South of Arugam Bay, this small hamlet in the Eastern Province is home to a right-hand point break that is more suitable for experienced surfers. The main break at Okanda is completely exposed, which makes it technical and wild. Steep and fast waves with occasional barreling sections hit the shore. Beginners can still have fun at Okanda, as the large rocks to the north of the bay provide some protection and make way for a shallow sandy bay with more mellow waves.

Okanda in SE is a fairly exposed point break that has unreliable waves. The surf tends to be best in the spring. Works best in offshore winds from the north northwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. It very rarely gets crowded here. Take care of the strong rips here.

The best time of year for surfing Okanda with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer and most often the month of August. Clean surfable waves are typically found 36% of the time in August while 7% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 57% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

Refer more details from below links:

1. https://www.yovoyagin.com/de/news/okanda-beach-ampara
2. https://www.diethelmtravel.com/surf-the-eastern-waves-of-sri-lanka-in-arugam-bay/
3. https://saltandsollife.com/2018/03/15/the-road-to-okanda-a-legendary-surf-day-in-arugam-bay/
4. https://www.perfectwavetravel.com/magazine/sri-lanka/how-is-the-surf-in-sri-lanka/
5. https://bananasurfcamp.com/okanda/
6. https://magicseaweed.com/Okanda-Surf-Guide/2728/