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Main Point: surf spot in Hikkaduwa
- Wave
- Reef break, lefts & rights
- Level
- Beginner
- Faces
- SW (offshore wind: NE)
- Best tide
- low to mid, dropping (from en.wannasurf.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 (6.1261, 80.1052)
Other surf spots in Hikkaduwa
- North Jetty (Hikkaduwa): Reef break, left-hander, for advanced surfers, best tide: all tides
- 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)
- Gallé: Point break, lefts & rights, for beginners, faces S (offshore wind: N), best tide: all tides
Places to stay near Main Point
- Ranjith's Beach Hut (0.1 km away): Hotel
- Surfing Beach (0.1 km away): Hotel
- Dormero Hotel Hikkaduwa Beach (0.1 km away): Hotel
- Funky De Bar (0.1 km away): Guesthouse
- Surfing Beach (0.1 km away): Guesthouse
- Anura Villa (0.1 km away): Guesthouse
- Bandula Beach Inn (0.1 km away): Guesthouse
- New Imperial Hotel (0.1 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near Main Point
- Mountain Wave Surf Shop (0.2 km away)
- Ocean Vibes Surf School (0.2 km away)
- Surf Control Surf School (0.2 km away)
- Susa Surf (0.3 km away)
- Main Break Surf School - Hikkaduwa (0.3 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Main Point?
Main Point is in Hikkaduwa, where the best surf season is Nov – Apr (November, December, January, February, March and April). It works best at this tide: low to mid, dropping. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the NE.
What wind is offshore at Main Point?
Main Point faces SW, so wind from the NE blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the SW blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Main Point?
The best tide at Main Point is low to mid, dropping, from published surf guides (en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Main Point good for beginners?
Yes: Main Point is a spot for beginners.
Where can I stay near Main Point?
The nearest places to stay are Ranjith's Beach Hut (0.1 km away), Surfing Beach (0.1 km away), Dormero Hotel Hikkaduwa Beach (0.1 km away) and Funky De Bar (0.1 km away). Swell Cabin lists 654 places to stay within 10 km of Hikkaduwa.
What is the surf forecast for Main Point?
Swell Cabin rates Main Point 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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