had a surf point before the artificial reef. Now its a base for Divers and late night parties. Great restaurants too.
Unawatuna Surf Point is about 5 kilometers north of Galle. Uncrowded, high power, left reef break. It’s a short ride about 100m on a good day. The reef, rocks, corral and urchins are better suited to more advanced surfers. Also a popular beach for sun worshipers, kite surfing, snorkeling and diving.
Unawatuna Surf Location was once regarded as one of the best beach stretches in the world, Unawatuna is the most visited beach stretch in Sri Lanka. Sandy walks, private villas, jungle beach, beautiful reef, little food huts and active night life brings Unawatuna on the world travel map. Surfing and kite surfing has been practiced here for a while but Unawatuna is more known for scuba diving and snorkeling. Unawatuna surf point is also known as Wella Devalaya surf point. There is another reef break a longer paddle away, which is also popular among visiting surfers now. It works best for high tide especially in the evening. You’re better off with your long board at Unawatuna since the wave rarely exceed 4ft.
Surf spot quality
Wave quality – Regional Classic Experience – Experienced and Intermediate surfers Frequency – Low
Access
Distance – 3 hrs from the main airport Public access – Yes
Wave
Type – Point break
Direction – Right Bottom – Coral, rock, reef Power – Low Good day length – 400m
Danger
Rock – Yes Urchins – Yes Localism – No
