Koggala
Lanka Southwest · Sri Lanka
Surf spotgood for beginners and intermediatesboard rental nearby
Long beach with peaks over sand and reef. Best wind — N/NE.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Surf spot |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | south |
| Working swell | from south — west |
| Coordinates | 5.9905, 80.3215 |
FAQ
Is Koggala good for beginners?
Yes, Koggala works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Koggala today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#sri-lanka-southwest/koggala. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Lanka Southwest
- Hikkaduwa Main Reef — Peak over the reef by the beach, beginners and intermediates
- Benny's — Left-hand reef, intermediates and advanced surfers
- North Jetty — Right-hand reef by the pier, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Narigama Beach — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Dewata Beach — Beach break and reef in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- Unawatuna — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates