Tipped to be one of Sri Lanka’s premier beach holiday destinations the pristine beaches of Unawatuna are also a water sports enthusiast’s dream come true. Jet skiing and parasailing are not the only water bound activities on offer in the area’s sandy beaches as Unawatuna surfing hotspots are equally well known among surfing aficionados. Those based in a conveniently placed hotel such as the Cantaloupe Levels can experience the best surfing encounters Unawatuna has to offer thanks to its strategic location and its extensive area activities program.
Avid surfers have been frequenting the waters of Unawatuna since time immemorial and perhaps the area’s best known surfing destination is the Well Devalaya Surf Point which occupies pride of place along Unawatuna Bay. Easily accessible for visitors based in Unawatuna those staying in Galle can also travel the 5km to the Unawatuna Surf Point with relative east. The surfing hotspots not only offers one of the best left reef breaks the southern coastal belt has to offer but also massive waves that are ideal for a brief ride of 100 meters. Tranquil and uncongested unlike most of Sri Lanka’s south coast surfing Meccas the Unawatuna Surf Point is more suitable for experienced or advanced level divers as the area is also occupied by coral reefs, sea urchins and rocky surfaces. In spite of its popularity a majority of the surfers you find in Unawatuna are local surfers.
Long boarders and funbaorders will love this surf spot while short boarders will also find the area conducive to their skills and preferences. The best time to enjoy surfing in Unawatuna falls between the months of January to April and in the months of November and December when weather and water conditions are ideal for the wave riding sport. Surfers can experience waves from 2 to four feet when the waters are fed by the southwest swells while tidal conditions in the area are never high or dangerous and remain at low to mid range for most of the year. Unawatuna surf spots are usually accessed by paddling from the beach as common in most Sri Lankan surfing venues.
Filled with wanderlust that seeks to explore distant shores and captivated by the colors and vibrancy of exotic cultures, Kanya Mae writes on the beautiful, exciting, and enchanting wonders of the world. She is a writer who not only has a passion for travel, but also has a background in fashion, art and media. Google+
