North Jetty surf forecast
Hikkaduwa · Southern Province (west coast) · Sri Lanka
A reef wave beside the harbour at the north end of Hikkaduwa: a long, well-shaped left with a much shorter right. It comes alive on the bigger swells and goes mushy quickly once the wind picks up, so early sessions are best.
- Break
- reef break, lefts; faces WSW
- Level
- intermediate
- Best swell
- SW, WSW
- Best wind
- ENE, E, NE (offshore)
- Best tide
- all tides
- Season
- November-April
- Typical size
- 1-2 m
- Crowd
- high
- Hazards
- shallow reef; rocks; crowds
Best time to surf North Jetty
For intermediate surfers the best months are September to October: in October about 15 days have rideable waves and 2 rate good or better. Beginners find the friendliest waves in February, November to December. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1.0 m | 28 °C |
| Feb | 6 | 2 | 6 | 0.9 m | 29 °C |
| Mar | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1.0 m | 30 °C |
| Apr | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1.0 m | 30 °C |
| May | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| Jun | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 29 °C |
| Jul | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 29 °C |
| Aug | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 28 °C |
| Sep | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 m | 29 °C |
| Oct | 15 | 2 | 5 | 1.2 m | 29 °C |
| Nov | 11 | 2 | 7 | 1.1 m | 29 °C |
| Dec | 10 | 1 | 7 | 1.0 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
- Benny's, Hikkaduwa
- Hikkaduwa Main Reef, Hikkaduwa
- Narigama Beach, Hikkaduwa
- Owakanda (Rathgama), Rathgama
Questions
When is the best time to surf North Jetty?
For intermediate surfers September to October; in October about 15 days a month have rideable waves and 2 are good or better. For beginners February, November to December. Local guides say: November-April.
What is the water temperature at North Jetty 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 North Jetty good for beginners?
It is best for intermediate surfers (shallow reef; rocks). Beginners nearby can try Narigama Beach, Hikkaduwa.
What swell, wind and tide work best at North Jetty?
SW, WSW swell, ENE, E, NE wind (offshore), at all tides. Typical size 1-2 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for North Jetty are in the Surf Spoting app.