Surfing in Hiriketiya

A beach of magnificence – a beautiful horseshoe shaped cove surrounded by teal blue waters with huge swelling waves making it a surfer’s bay, ideal for advanced surfing, Hiriketiya Beach is the latest tourist hub for all travellers.

Highlights

  • Hiriketiya beach is one of the most beautiful beaches along the southern coast
  • With less crowd the place is calm and has a peaceful atmosphere
  • The latest surf hotspot with intermediate to advanced waves
  • Apart from surfing, it is a lovely beach to relax under the sun

Overview

You’ll love everything about this beach from its horseshoe shape, palm trees, warm blue waters and perfect waves for surfing. It is one of the best and most beautiful beaches in the country, especially along the coast of the south. A less crowded beach with moderate waves in the middle of the bay, perfect for beginners which is known as bay beach break and for more advanced surfers there are bigger waves known as bay reef break. The Bay Reef break is a strong and powerful left hander which is a thrilling intermediate to advance point break. It can hold up to 8 feet and can be a killer swell on a coral reef that is shallow.

Lined with hotels and restaurants springing up in the area, tourists are starting to arrive more and more every passing day. If you choose not to surf, you can always just chill at the beach while getting a good sun tan. The beach huts on the shore and the cafes serving juices yield a tropical vibe. Once you visit to this beach, you will not want to leave this paradise.