Pottuvil Point
Lanka East · Sri Lanka
Surf spotgood for beginners and intermediates
Very long right along the sandy shore by the boulders. Best wind — W/SW.
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 | east |
| Working swell | from east — south |
| Coordinates | 6.8835, 81.8455 |
FAQ
Is Pottuvil Point good for beginners?
Yes, Pottuvil Point 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 Pottuvil Point 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-east/pottuvil-point. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
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