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Overview: Ketature Beach Surf Point

Tucked along the coast near Weligama, Ketature Beach Surf Point ist ein shallow reef setup that offers both
left and right walls when a solid swell lines up. It’s quieter than the main bay, with clearer take-off zones and playful sections.
Best on a mid to mid-high tide with S–SW-Grundwellen, it suits intermediate–advanced surfers who are confident around reef.

• Bathymetrie: Patchy reef with sandy pockets; defined channels for paddling when the tide is right.
• Bedingungen: Cleanest on N–NE/offshore mornings; a touch of tide adds cushion over the inside.
• Gefahren: Very shallow on low tide, urchins, and sharp reef cuts—avoid low tide entries.
• Boards: Performance shortboards and mid-lengths; fish/twins on smaller days.

Ketature Beach — reefy cove with left & right walls

Surfen & Wellen

• Typ: Shallow reef break with both left and right options.
• Ideal für: Intermediates–advanced with reef awareness.
• Length/Holds: Rides up to ~200 m when well-lined on a solid pulse.
• Quellen: Needs S–SW-Grundwellen; windswell is hit-or-miss.
• Wind: N–NE/offshore mornings are cleanest.
• Tide: Mid to mid-high; low tide is too shallow/exposed.

Etikette & Sicherheit

• Unten: Shallow reef/urchins—mind your feet and protect your skin.
• Strömungen: Subtle rips around channels and reef cuts; plan your exit before paddling out.
• Lokales Flair: Quiet lineup—share waves politely and avoid dropping in.

Anreise & Zugang

• Reachable by Tuk-Tuk from Weligama/Midigama; short walk to the beach through local lanes.
• Line up in front of the central sandy pocket between reef sections; use channels at higher tide for easier paddles.

Beste Zeit zum Surfen

Am zuverlässigsten von Dezember–März with S–SW-Grundwellen and light northerlies. Occasional off-season pulses can work—aim for mornings.

Surfen in der Nähe & Aktivitäten

• Dschungelstrand (Walliwala) – abgelegene Riffbucht mit steilen Wänden.
• Weligama Strandurlaub – lernfreundliche Sandbänke und Schulen.
• Fischerriff – eine kraftvollere Rechtskurve am Hafen.
• Midigama (Kokosnüsse/Widder) – leistungsstarke A-Frames und Barrels für Step-Ups.

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