ヒッカドゥワでサーフィン

Overview: Surf in Hikkaduwa

ヒッカドゥワ is Sri Lanka’s most iconic surf town, stretching along a lively 6 km beach strip near Galle.
知られている beach breaks for beginners と reef points for advanced riders, it combines surf culture with nightlife, coral reef snorkeling, and endless guesthouses.
Crowds gather in peak months, but the variety of waves keeps stoke levels high for all levels.

• Variety: Beginner-friendly sandbanks, fast reef lefts at Benny’s, and long lefts at North Jetty.
• 設備： Rentals, surf schools, cafés, nightlife, and backpacker vibe right on the beachfront.

Hikkaduwa — mix of beach break and reef setups

サーフィンと波

• Beginner: Main beach break with surf schools and soft sandy bottom.
• Intermediate: Main Reef A-frame and mellow rights/lefts.
• Advanced: Benny’s (fast left reef) and North Jetty (long left point with power).
• Ride length: 100–300 m depending on swell and break.
• うねり： SW groundswells work best; consistent through the season.
• 風： Early ENE offshore breezes keep waves clean.

Conditions & Season

The main season is 11月～4月, peaking in 12月～3月 with consistent swells and clean offshore mornings.
March often delivers the most reliable surf windows.

エチケットと安全

• 群衆: Busy during peak months, especially on reefs—be patient and respectful.
• 底： Reefs are sharp—reef booties and awareness advised.
• 学校: Main beach is full of learners—give space to beginners.

アクセス方法

• Located ~2 hrs from Colombo via coastal train or A2 highway.
• Well-developed strip with rentals, camps, and nightlife all walking distance.

サーフィンに最適な時期

Best waves from Nov–Apr, with glassy offshore mornings and fun nightlife after surf sessions.
May–Oct brings monsoonal winds and less reliable surf.

近くのサーフィン＆アクティビティ

• Narigama & Thiranagama Beaches – quieter stretches for mellow surf.
• ユナワチュナ – reef and beach breaks 30 min south.
• ゴール要塞 – UNESCO heritage site nearby for culture & history.

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