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Mirissa: surf spot in Weligama
- Wave
- Reef break, right-hander
- Level
- Beginner
- Faces
- SSE (offshore wind: NNW)
- Best tide
- low to mid (from surfnerd.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 (5.9441, 80.4548)
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)
- Matara: Beach break, right-hander, for beginners, faces S (offshore wind: N), best tide: mid
Places to stay near Mirissa
- Coral Beach (0.0 km away): Guesthouse
- Dinus Resort & Restaurant (0.0 km away): Guesthouse
- Dinu's Resort (0.0 km away): Guesthouse
- Wood Lodge Mirissa (0.0 km away): Hotel
- Mama's Place (0.0 km away): Hotel
- Come See Srilanka (0.0 km away): Hotel
- Number One (0.1 km away): Guesthouse
- casa maria mirissa (0.1 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near Mirissa
- Sababa surf school (0.3 km away)
- Mirissa (0.6 km away)
- Surf & Yoga Retreats (1.5 km away)
- Mirissa Beach Sri Lanka (1.5 km away)
- Surf Discovery (2.6 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Mirissa?
Mirissa is in Weligama, where the best surf season is Nov – Apr (November, December, January, February, March and April). It works best at this tide: low to mid. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the NNW.
What wind is offshore at Mirissa?
Mirissa faces SSE, so wind from the NNW blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the SSE blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Mirissa?
The best tide at Mirissa is low to mid, 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 Mirissa good for beginners?
Yes: Mirissa is a spot for beginners.
Where can I stay near Mirissa?
The nearest places to stay are Coral Beach (0.0 km away), Dinus Resort & Restaurant (0.0 km away), Dinu's Resort (0.0 km away) and Wood Lodge Mirissa (0.0 km away). Swell Cabin lists 904 places to stay within 10 km of Weligama.
What is the surf forecast for Mirissa?
Swell Cabin rates Mirissa 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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