Point · Eastern Province · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Monday 31 August
Intermediate : Nice session in 1h. — Best window: 6h–8h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Point break on Sri Lanka's east coast. Wild feel, warm water and a true travel experience. Long, easy-to-read right ideal for longboards and intermediates. Less crowded than Arugam Bay. Best May–October on SW swell.
Best from April to October, with east-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 Whiskey Point, tide isn't a deciding factor: the spot stays surfable across most tide states. Focus on the swell and the wind instead.
Whiskey Point 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 Whiskey Point comes broadly from West: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Whiskey Point, you can also check conditions at HT's, Lance's Left, Rifles. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.