Narigama Beach surf forecast
Hikkaduwa · Southern Province (west coast) · Sri Lanka
The beach break at the southern end of Hikkaduwa, lined with surf shops and guesthouses. Soft peaks and whitewater make it the town's learning spot; it gets busy, and messy when the swell is up.
- Break
- beach break, lefts and rights; faces SW
- Level
- beginner
- Best swell
- SW, WSW, S
- Best wind
- NE, ENE, E (offshore)
- Best tide
- all tides
- Season
- November-April
- Typical size
- 0.3-1.5 m
- Crowd
- high
- Hazards
- crowds; rips
Best time to surf Narigama Beach
For intermediate surfers the best months are October, December: in October about 18 days have rideable waves and 3 rate good or better. Beginners find the friendliest waves in March to April, 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 | 8 | 3 | 17 | 1.0 m | 28 °C |
| Feb | 11 | 5 | 17 | 1.0 m | 29 °C |
| Mar | 8 | 2 | 20 | 1.0 m | 30 °C |
| Apr | 12 | 1 | 23 | 1.0 m | 30 °C |
| May | 11 | 1 | 11 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Jun | 10 | 0 | 4 | 1.3 m | 29 °C |
| Jul | 6 | 0 | 7 | 1.2 m | 29 °C |
| Aug | 10 | 0 | 3 | 1.3 m | 28 °C |
| Sep | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1.3 m | 29 °C |
| Oct | 18 | 3 | 17 | 1.2 m | 29 °C |
| Nov | 13 | 3 | 20 | 1.1 m | 29 °C |
| Dec | 15 | 3 | 24 | 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
- Hikkaduwa Main Reef, Hikkaduwa
- Benny's, Hikkaduwa
- Owakanda (Rathgama), Rathgama
- North Jetty, Hikkaduwa
Questions
When is the best time to surf Narigama Beach?
For intermediate surfers October, December; in October about 18 days a month have rideable waves and 3 are good or better. For beginners March to April, November to December. Local guides say: November-April.
What is the water temperature at Narigama Beach 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 Narigama Beach good for beginners?
Yes, on small days: it is a beach break that suits beginners. Watch out for: crowds; rips. Take a lesson or surf near the lifeguards if you are new.
What swell, wind and tide work best at Narigama Beach?
SW, WSW, S swell, NE, ENE, E wind (offshore), at all tides. Typical size 0.3-1.5 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Narigama Beach are in the Surf Spoting app.