The Rock
Kabalana, Sri Lanka · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1m
- Period
- 11.1s
- Wind
- 16 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Rising
Get an alert when The Rock hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
Rising · High in 5m5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Asia/Colombo local
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Days 6–10 for The Rock, scored for your board.
About The Rock
The Rock is a reef break over coral in Kabalana, 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
- Reef
- Bottom
- Coral
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW
- Best wind direction
- N, NNE, NE, NNW
The Rock surf FAQ
Is The Rock good for beginners?+
The Rock 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 The Rock?+
Different days call for different boards. The Rock 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 The Rock?+
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.