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Located close to the city of Matara, Madiha boasts an all year round swell making for perennial boarding heaven – especially Turtle Point where surfers will catch the best waves. Its hidden location ensures that you can surf without jostling in the lineup queue and savour the waves yourself.

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. 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.

Midigama is now the main spot for surf, with a growing number of distractions including a surf shop that turns into a full all night Euro-rave on a Wednesday, and a couple of other places following suite. It has four good reef breaks all within walking distance of each other.

Often regarded as one of the best kept surf secrets in Sri Lanka, this town has great waves and a low-key vibe. The best time to catch a wave here is October to April, and its mellow reef breaks over deep water provide a perfect introduction to beginner surfers who want to up their game after mastering the basics.

Situated about 400km from Colombo, poised on the edge of a peninsula, Pottuvil Point is known for its right-hand waves and sand-bottom points, making it ideal for beginners. It’s a somewhat exposed point break, with offshore winds coming in from the west/southwest. The point also receives a mixture of windswells and groundswells, usually from the south/southeast.

This southwest town is a shrewd stop if you want to do more than just dabble in surfing. In Beruwela itself, you’ll find a number of surf schools on Moragalla Beach catering to beginners and offering board rentals, alongside accommodation directly on the beach, meaning you don’t have to miss a second if the surf’s up.

There is nothing better than catching some magnificent waves that kiss the Hiriketiya Bay, a quintessential hidden gem in Dickwella. A picture-perfect beach lined with swaying palms await both beginners and the more advanced surfers from around the world.

You’re not likely to find too many surfers on Dickwella Beach itself. That’s not to say this stunning run of golden sand can’t be surfed. Only, it’s not as good or as consistent as some of the other Dickwella surf spots around. Basically, you’ve got a wide, open bay that stays very shallow for a long way into the ocean. The result is lots of peaks, but none that really have any punch.

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