Balapitiya Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Sri-Lanka – SW)
| Name: | Balapitiya |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: ENE |
Balapitiya in SW is an exposed reef break that has quite reliable surf. Summer offers the optimum conditions for surfing. Works best in offshore winds from the east northeast. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the best swell direction is from the southwest. The left reef break is best, but there is a right reef too.. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Take care of coral.
Overall Balapitiya Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Balapitiya surf quality by season and Balapitiya surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Balapitiya |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Balapitiya:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Induruwa | 3 mi |
| Second closest break | Beruwela | 7 mi |
| Third closest break | Kalutara South | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest break | North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) | 14 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Bennys (Hikkaduwa) | 16 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Balapitiya: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 5071 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 5221 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | East Anglia 3 Buoy | 5428 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Sandettie Buoy | 5452 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East Anglia 1 Buoy | 5459 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Balapitiya: |
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| Closest tide station | Port Refuge, Cocos Islands | 1729 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Christmas Island, Australia | 2120 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Tantabiddi, Australia | 3026 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Point Murat, Australia | 3032 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Exmouth, Australia | 3035 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Balapitiya: |
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| Closest ski area | Auli (India) | 1668 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Kufri (India) | 1722 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Manali (Himachal Heli-Ski) (India) | 1795 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | SolangValleyRopeway&SkiCentre (India) | 1798 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | SolangValleyRopeway&SkiCentre (India) | 1798 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Balapitiya: |
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| Closest city location | Bentota (Sri Lanka) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Beruwala (Sri Lanka) | 2 mi |
| Third closest city location | Kalutara (Sri Lanka) | 10 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Horawala Junction (Sri Lanka) | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Ambalangoda (Sri Lanka) | 16 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Balapitiya is Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Sri Lanka, which is 44 km (27 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Balapitiya is Bandaranaike International (Colombo) Airport (CMB), also in Sri Lanka, 83 km (52 miles) away.
