Surf en Ketature Beach Surf Point

Overview: Ketature Beach Surf Point

Tucked along the coast near Weligama, Ketature Beach Surf Point is a 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 marea media a media-alta with Marejadas de fondo del S-SO, it suits intermedio-avanzado surfers who are confident around reef.

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

Ketature Beach — reefy cove with left & right walls

Surf y olas

• Tipo: Poco profundo reef break with both left and right options.
• Ideal para: Intermedios-avanzados with reef awareness.
• Longitud/Capacidad: Rides up to ~200 m when well-lined on a solid pulse.
• Hinchar: Needs Marejadas de fondo del S-SO; windswell is hit-or-miss.
• Viento: N–NE/costa afuera mornings are cleanest.
• Marea: Medio a medio-alto; low tide is too shallow/exposed.

Etiqueta y seguridad

• Abajo: Poco profundo reef/urchins—mind your feet and protect your skin.
• Corrientes: Subtle rips around channels and reef cuts; plan your exit before paddling out.
• Ambiente local: Quiet lineup—share waves politely and avoid dropping in.

Cómo llegar y acceso

• 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.

El mejor momento para surfear

El más confiable de Diciembre–marzo with Marejadas de fondo del S-SO and light northerlies. Occasional off-season pulses can work—aim for mornings.

Surf cercano y cosas que hacer

• Playa de la jungla (Walliwala) – cala de arrecife aislada con paredes largas.
• Escapada a la playa de Weligama – bancos de arena y escuelas acogedores para los estudiantes.
• Arrecife de pescadores – un giro más contundente hacia la derecha junto al puerto.
• Midigama (Cocos/Carneros) – potentes estructuras en forma de A y barriles para subir escalones.

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