Galle Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Sri-Lanka – SW)
| Name: | Galle |
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| Type: | reef/Jetty |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NNE |
Galle in SW is an exposed reef/Jetty break that has inconsistent surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the north northeast. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. A reef breaks left. Sometimes crowded. Take care to avoid the rocks.
Overall Galle 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 Galle surf quality by season and Galle surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Galle |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Galle:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Kogalla | 7 mi |
| Second closest break | Rivermouth | 9 mi |
| Third closest break | Beach Break (Hikkaduwa) | 12 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Inside Reef (Hikkaduwa) | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Weligama | 15 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Galle: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 5104 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 5254 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | East Anglia 3 Buoy | 5462 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Sandettie Buoy | 5487 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East Anglia 1 Buoy | 5493 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Galle: |
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| Closest tide station | Port Refuge, Cocos Islands | 1697 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Christmas Island, Australia | 2091 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Tantabiddi, Australia | 2995 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Point Murat, Australia | 3001 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Exmouth, Australia | 3004 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Galle: |
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| Closest ski area | Auli (India) | 1697 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Kufri (India) | 1752 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Manali (Himachal Heli-Ski) (India) | 1825 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | SolangValleyRopeway&SkiCentre (India) | 1828 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | SolangValleyRopeway&SkiCentre (India) | 1828 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Galle: |
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| Closest city location | Galle (Sri Lanka) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Hikkaduwa (Sri Lanka) | 11 mi |
| Third closest city location | Weligama (Sri Lanka) | 14 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Ambalangoda (Sri Lanka) | 17 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Matara (Sri Lanka) | 22 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Galle is Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Sri Lanka, which is 96 km (60 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Galle is Bandaranaike International (Colombo) Airport (CMB), also in Sri Lanka, 134 km (83 miles) away.
