Point · Eastern Province · All levels
Forecast for Sunday 30 August
Intermediate : Nothing special today. — Best window: 5h–7h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Point break on Sri Lanka's east coast in a wild, remote setting. Long right-hander that can run over 200 m with fewer crowds than Arugam Bay. Wild feel, warm water and true adventure. Best May–October on SW swell.
Best from April to October, with southeast swell and cleaner morning winds.
Good level required. You can stand, paddle and read a peak. When it fires, better know what you're doing.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
At Okanda, tide isn't a deciding factor: the spot stays surfable across most tide states. Focus on the swell and the wind instead.
Okanda is rather recommended for intermediate surfers. If you're a beginner, prefer a surf school, a small swell and a suitable tide, or look for a more sheltered nearby spot.
The ideal wind at Okanda comes broadly from West: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Okanda, you can also check conditions at HT's, Lance's Left, Rifles. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.