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Matara: surf spot in Weligama
- Wave
- Beach break, right-hander
- Level
- Beginner
- Faces
- S (offshore wind: N)
- Best tide
- mid (from surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Nov – Apr: November, December, January, February, March, April
- Water temperature
- 27–29°C (boardshorts)
- Location
- Weligama, Sri Lanka (5.9329, 80.5240)
Other surf spots in Weligama
- Weligama: Beach break, lefts & rights, for beginners, faces SSW (offshore wind: NNE), best tide: all tides
- Unawatuna Bay: Reef break, left-hander, for advanced surfers, faces SSW (offshore wind: NNE)
- Mirissa: Reef break, right-hander, for beginners, faces SSE (offshore wind: NNW), best tide: low to mid
Places to stay near Matara
- Beach Life Activities and Surfing in Polhena and Madiha Surf Point (1.6 km away): Hotel
- Kalu's House (1.6 km away): Guesthouse
- Nishan Surf Guest House (1.6 km away): Hotel
- Stella Beach Villas (1.6 km away): Hotel
- Madiha Surf Corner (1.7 km away): Hotel
- Villa Oceane (1.7 km away): Hotel
- StringRay (1.8 km away): Hotel
- Royal Palace_රෝයල් පැලස් (1.8 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near Matara
- Surf & Yoga Retreats (6.3 km away)
- Mirissa (7.2 km away)
- Sababa surf school (7.5 km away)
- Mirissa Beach Sri Lanka (8.4 km away)
- WorldRide surf school (8.9 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Matara?
Matara is in Weligama, where the best surf season is Nov – Apr (November, December, January, February, March and April). It works best at this tide: mid. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the N.
What wind is offshore at Matara?
Matara 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 Matara?
The best tide at Matara is mid, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com and 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 Matara good for beginners?
Yes: Matara is a spot for beginners.
Where can I stay near Matara?
The nearest places to stay are Beach Life Activities and Surfing in Polhena and Madiha Surf Point (1.6 km away), Kalu's House (1.6 km away), Nishan Surf Guest House (1.6 km away) and Stella Beach Villas (1.6 km away). Swell Cabin lists 904 places to stay within 10 km of Weligama.
What is the surf forecast for Matara?
Swell Cabin rates Matara 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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