Main Point
Thiranagama, Sri Lanka · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.8m
- Period
- 14.9s
- Wind
- 16 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Rising
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Tide · today
Rising · High in 1m5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Asia/Colombo local
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Days 6–10 for Main Point, scored for your board.
About Main Point
Main Point is a reef break over coral in Thiranagama, Sri Lanka. It's at its best on swells from the SSE / S / SSW with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NE, around low to mid tide. 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
- Reef
- Bottom
- Coral
- Best tide
- low,mid
- Best swell direction
- SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW
- Best wind direction
- N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, SE
Main Point surf FAQ
Is Main Point good for beginners?+
Main Point is a reef break over coral, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The coral 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 Main Point?+
Different days call for different boards. Main Point 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 tide is best for surfing Main Point?+
Main Point tends to work best around low to mid tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Main Point?+
Look for from the SSE / S / SSW 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.