Surf nella barriera corallina del pescatore | Weligama

Overview: Fisherman’s Reef | Weligama

Set on the harbor (east) side of Weligama Bay, Fisherman’s Reef is a right-hand reef point with real ocean push and longer, more lined-up walls than the inner bay.
It sits far enough from the learner zones that crowds thin out, but it’s still close to town for easy logistics.
Expect a long paddle over shallow reef (or a boat drop with local fishers), a defined take-off zone, and rides that can run for a few hundred meters on a good
S–SW groundswell. The wave is punchier and faster than Weligama’s sandbanks, so it suits intermedio-avanzato surfers with reef awareness.

• Batimetria: Fringing reef and lava rock shelves focus the swell into a running right with sections for carves and occasional speed pockets.
• Condizioni: Più pulito con N–NE/al largo morning winds; marea da media a medio-alta adds cushion over the inside.
• Pericoli: Shallow patches, urchins, sweep near the headland, and boat traffic—watch entry/exit channels and respect local fishers.
• Tavole: Daily-driver shortboards and performance twins; step down/fish on smaller days, more rocker when it’s lined and punchy.

Fisherman’s Reef area, Weligama (harbor side)

Surf e onde

• Tipo: Exposed right-hand reef with a defined take-off and a long running wall.
• Ideale per: Intermedi-avanzati; confident paddling and reef awareness required.
• Lunghezza/Prestazioni: Rides up to ~300 m reported; typically best around 3–5 ft on a solid swell.
• Rigonfiamento: Works with Onde da sud-sud-ovest; windswell often misses or feels weak.
• Vento: Più pulito con N–NE/al largo mornings; headland offers some protection.
• Marea: Da medio a medio-alto often adds cushion over shallow sections.

Etichetta e sicurezza

• Metter il fondo a: Poco profondo reef/rocks—mind low tide and inside sections.
• Correnti: Channels and sweep near the headland; plan your line-up and exit.
• Attività locale: Respect boat lanes and fishers around the harbor; don’t block jump-in/exit zones.

Come arrivare e accesso

• Beach entry near the Weligama harbor with a long paddle (~800 m) across shallow reef.
• Option to hire a fisherman for drop-offs—use local knowledge for safe channels.

Il momento migliore per fare surf

Il più affidabile da Novembre-Aprile (SW swells + light northerlies). Outside this window can be wind-affected or smaller on the southwest coast.

Surf e cose da fare nelle vicinanze

• Vacanza sulla spiaggia di Weligama – mellow learner peaks across the bay.
• Marriott Sand Bar – central A-frames when the bank lines up.
• Spiaggia della giungla – sheltered corner/reef on certain tides.
• Midigama / Madiha – multiple reef points for step-ups.

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