Benny's surf forecast
Hikkaduwa · Southern Province (west coast) · Sri Lanka
A fast, sometimes hollow left over coral at the northern end of Hikkaduwa, a short way south of the harbour. It needs a decent south-west swell to start working and is surfed almost daily by experienced locals, who do not take kindly to drop-ins.
- Break
- reef break, lefts; faces W
- Level
- advanced
- Best swell
- SW, WSW, W
- Best wind
- ENE, NE, E (offshore)
- Best tide
- mid to high tide
- Season
- November-April
- Typical size
- 1-3 m
- Crowd
- high
- Hazards
- shallow coral; localism; crowds
Best time to surf Benny's
For intermediate surfers the best months are October to November: in November about 4 days have rideable waves and 0 rate good or better. It is rarely small and clean enough for beginners. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: September to October. Local guides: November-April.
Water 28 °C in August to 30 °C in April: Boardshorts / rash vest in winter, Boardshorts / rash vest at the warmest.
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Typical size | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.9 m | 28 °C |
| Feb | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.8 m | 29 °C |
| Mar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| Apr | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 30 °C |
| May | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| Jun | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 29 °C |
| Jul | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 29 °C |
| Aug | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 m | 28 °C |
| Sep | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 29 °C |
| Oct | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 29 °C |
| Nov | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 29 °C |
| Dec | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 m | 29 °C |
Days per month, typical of the last three years of wave and wind model data, rated with the same scale as the forecast. Not a forecast: some years are better than others.
More surf spots nearby: surf spots in Weligama, surf spots in Hikkaduwa.
Nearby spots
- North Jetty, Hikkaduwa
- Hikkaduwa Main Reef, Hikkaduwa
- Narigama Beach, Hikkaduwa
- Owakanda (Rathgama), Rathgama
Questions
When is the best time to surf Benny's?
For intermediate surfers October to November; in November about 4 days a month have rideable waves and 0 are good or better. Local guides say: November-April.
What is the water temperature at Benny's and which wetsuit do I need?
The sea ranges from about 28 °C in August to 30 °C in April. Wear a Boardshorts / rash vest in the coldest months and a Boardshorts / rash vest in the warmest.
Is Benny's good for beginners?
It is best for advanced surfers (shallow coral; localism). Beginners nearby can try Narigama Beach, Hikkaduwa.
What swell, wind and tide work best at Benny's?
SW, WSW, W swell, ENE, NE, E wind (offshore), at mid to high tide. Typical size 1-3 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Benny's are in the Surf Spoting app.