Surfuj na rafie rybackiej | 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 średniozaawansowany–zaawansowany surfers with reef awareness.

• Batymetria: Fringing reef and lava rock shelves focus the swell into a running right with sections for carves and occasional speed pockets.
• Warunki: Najczystszy z N–NE/na morzu morning winds; średni lub średnio wysoki przypływ adds cushion over the inside.
• Zagrożenia: Shallow patches, urchins, sweep near the headland, and boat traffic—watch entry/exit channels and respect local fishers.
• Deski: 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)

Surfing i fale

• Typ: Exposed right-hand reef with a defined take-off and a long running wall.
• Najlepiej dla: Średnio-zaawansowany; confident paddling and reef awareness required.
• Długość/Trzymanie: Rides up to ~300 m reported; typically best around 3–5 ft on a solid swell.
• Puchnąć: Works with Fale gruntowe z południowego-zachodu; windswell often misses or feels weak.
• Wiatr: Najczystszy z N–NE/na morzu mornings; headland offers some protection.
• Fala: Średnio-wysoki often adds cushion over shallow sections.

Etykieta i bezpieczeństwo

• Spód: Płytki reef/rocks—mind low tide and inside sections.
• Prądy: Channels and sweep near the headland; plan your line-up and exit.
• Aktywność lokalna: Respect boat lanes and fishers around the harbor; don’t block jump-in/exit zones.

Dojazd i dostęp

• 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.

Najlepszy czas na surfowanie

Najbardziej niezawodny z Listopad–kwiecień (SW swells + light northerlies). Outside this window can be wind-affected or smaller on the southwest coast.

Surfing i atrakcje w pobliżu

• Przerwa na plaży Weligama – mellow learner peaks across the bay.
• Marriott Sand Bar – central A-frames when the bank lines up.
• Plaża dżungli – sheltered corner/reef on certain tides.
• Midigama / Madiha – multiple reef points for step-ups.

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