Panadura is the closest surf spot to Colombo. Maximum wave height you can expect is 3 ft. Consistency in this point is low but you can try this out on your way to better surf points down south. If you happen to be working in Colombo and missing out on surf, this surf spot would be your option.
You might be the only surfer in the line-up ripping it since local boys here do not surf. Good accommodation in the area is zero so you might be traveling all the way from Mount Lavinia to Panadura (about 30m by tuk-tuk). Water quality is rather suspected due to a nearby river mouth and locals dumping waste in to the ocean. Since the beach in here is very narrow (or no beach at all on high tide days), you will have to be cautious when entering and exiting. It is a good idea to launch near the river mouth or near the cemetery at the navy base. This is not a point for beginners due to hard entry and occasional strong currents.
Surf spot quality
Wave quality – Average Experience – Beginner & Intermediate Frequency – Low
Access
Distance – 1.5 hrs from the main airport Public access – Yes
Wave
Type – Beach break
Direction – Right & Left Bottom – Sand Power – Low Good day length – 20m
Danger
Rock – No Urchins – No Localism – No
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