Surf à Ketature Beach Surf Point
Ketature • Southern Province
Reef Point (Left & Right)
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Reef Point (Left & Right)
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Overview: Ketature Beach Surf Point
Tucked along the coast near Weligama, Ketature Beach Surf Point est un 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 avec Lames de fond S–SO, it suits intermediate–advanced surfers who are confident around reef.
- Bathymétrie : Patchy reef with sandy pockets; defined channels for paddling when the tide is right.
- Conditions: Cleanest on N–NE/au large mornings; a touch of tide adds cushion over the inside.
- Dangers : Very shallow on low tide, urchins, and sharp reef cuts—avoid low tide entries.
- Tableaux : Performance shortboards and mid-lengths; fish/twins on smaller days.
Ketature Beach — reefy cove with left & right walls
Surf et vagues
- Taper: Shallow reef break with both left and right options.
- Idéal pour : Intermediates–advanced avec conscience des récifs.
- Longueur/Maintien : Rides up to ~200 m when well-lined on a solid pulse.
- Gonfler: Needs Lames de fond S–SO; windswell is hit-or-miss.
- Vent: N–NE/au large mornings are cleanest.
- Marée: Mid to mid-high; low tide is too shallow/exposed.
Étiquette et sécurité
- Bas: Shallow reef/urchins—mind your feet and protect your skin.
- Courants : Subtle rips around channels and reef cuts; plan your exit before paddling out.
- Ambiance locale : Quiet lineup—share waves politely and avoid dropping in.
Comment s'y rendre et y accéder
- 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.
Meilleur moment pour surfer
Le plus fiable de décembre-mars avec Lames de fond S–SO and light northerlies. Occasional off-season pulses can work—aim for mornings.
Excellent
Bien
Équitable
Pauvre
Bien
Équitable
Pauvre
Prime Dec–Mar; needs S–SW groundswell and light N–NE winds.
Surf et activités à proximité
- Plage de la jungle (Walliwala) – crique récifale isolée avec de longs murs.
- Escapade à la plage de Weligama – des bancs de sable et des écoles adaptés aux apprenants.
- Récif du pêcheur – un virage à droite plus percutant près du port.
- Midigama (Noix de coco/Béliers) – des cadres en A puissants et des barils pour les step-ups.
FAQ
Is Ketature Beach beginner-friendly?
Not ideal—shallow reef and low-tide exposure make it better for intermediates and above.
How do I access the lineup safely?
Aim for mid–high tide and use channels; avoid walking dry reef. Ask locals for safe entry/exit.
Est-ce qu'il y a du monde ?
Usually quieter than Weligama Bay; dawn and tide changes are the best bet for space.