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Gallé: surf spot in Hikkaduwa
- Wave
- Point break, lefts & rights
- Level
- Beginner
- Faces
- S (offshore wind: N)
- Best tide
- all tides (from surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Nov – Apr: November, December, January, February, March, April
- Water temperature
- 27–29°C (boardshorts)
- Location
- Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka (6.0384, 80.2001)
Other surf spots in Hikkaduwa
- North Jetty (Hikkaduwa): Reef break, left-hander, for advanced surfers, best tide: all tides
- Main Point: Reef break, lefts & rights, for beginners, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: low to mid, dropping
- Sunbeach Break: Beach break, lefts & rights, for beginners, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: all tides
- Hikkaduwa: Reef break, lefts & rights, for beginners, faces SSW (offshore wind: NNE), best tide: all tides
- Reef-break: Beach break, lefts & rights, for beginners, faces WSW (offshore wind: ENE)
Places to stay near Gallé
- RiccoTara (6.0 km away): Hotel
- Oruva Beachside Villa (6.2 km away): Hotel
- Villa Republic Boossa (6.2 km away): Resort
- Mahagedera Dream Villa - Galle (6.4 km away): Hotel
- Parents Villa (6.4 km away): Villa
- Ceylon Cinnamon House (6.4 km away): Hotel
- Samsara (6.4 km away): Hotel
- Kunandura Villa (6.6 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near Gallé
- Owakanda Surf School (7.6 km away)
- MOMO Kitchen (8.4 km away)
- Eliya Surf School (14 km away)
- Yula Surf School (14 km away)
- Fly Fins Surf Club (14 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Gallé?
Gallé is in Hikkaduwa, where the best surf season is Nov – Apr (November, December, January, February, March and April). It works best at this tide: all tides. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the N.
What wind is offshore at Gallé?
Gallé faces S, so wind from the N blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the S blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Gallé?
The best tide at Gallé is all tides, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Gallé good for beginners?
Yes: Gallé is a spot for beginners.
Where can I stay near Gallé?
The nearest places to stay are RiccoTara (6.0 km away), Oruva Beachside Villa (6.2 km away), Villa Republic Boossa (6.2 km away) and Mahagedera Dream Villa - Galle (6.4 km away). Swell Cabin lists 654 places to stay within 10 km of Hikkaduwa.
What is the surf forecast for Gallé?
Swell Cabin rates Gallé hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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