Unawatuna
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3foot high waves drive in from Indian ocean bereaks on the coral reef
Atmosphere:
Mostly used by bunch of local teenage lads
Few foreigners sighted now and then
Many guesthouses available locally, dearer than Midigama, Narigama pads
Location
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Midway between Hikkaduwa and Midigama
5km from Galle towards Midigama
Tuk-Tuk, Bus [surfboards not welcome]
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (coral) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Don't know |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Powerful |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Don't know |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 3ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Urchins, Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Wijiya Beach
1.31 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Koggala Lefts
1.79 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Dewata, Galle
5.61 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |