Hiriketiya
Nilwella, Sri Lanka · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.9m
- Period
- 11.1s
- Wind
- 14 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Rising
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Tide · today
Rising · High in 12m5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Asia/Colombo local
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Days 6–10 for Hiriketiya, scored for your board.
About Hiriketiya
Hiriketiya is a point break over rock in Nilwella, Sri Lanka. It's at its best on swells from the ESE / SE / SSE with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NE. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Point
- Bottom
- Rock
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW
- Best wind direction
- N, NNE, NE, NNW
Hiriketiya surf FAQ
Is Hiriketiya good for beginners?+
Hiriketiya is a point break over rock, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The rock bottom rewards some confidence in the water and awareness of what's beneath you, especially as the size picks up. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Hiriketiya?+
Different days call for different boards. Hiriketiya handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Hiriketiya?+
Look for from the ESE / SE / SSE with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.