Kogalla Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Sri-Lanka – SW)
| Name: | Kogalla |
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| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NNE |
Kogalla in SW is an exposed reef and point break that only works once in a while. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. Ideal winds are from the north northeast. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southwest. Both left and right reef breaks. Sometimes crowded. Submerged rocks are a hazard.
Overall Kogalla 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.
This image describes the variation of swells directed at Kogalla through a typical year... (show all text)
The graph shows how frequently and how strongly the wind blows from different direction... (show all text)
Also see Kogalla surf quality by season and Kogalla surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Kogalla |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Kogalla:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Galle | 7 mi |
| Second closest break | Weligama | 7 mi |
| Third closest break | Metigama Right | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Matara | 16 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Rivermouth | 17 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Kogalla: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 5111 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 5260 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | East Anglia 3 Buoy | 5469 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Sandettie Buoy | 5493 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East Anglia 1 Buoy | 5500 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Kogalla: |
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| Closest tide station | Port Refuge, Cocos Islands | 1690 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Christmas Island, Australia | 2084 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Tantabiddi, Australia | 2988 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Point Murat, Australia | 2994 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Exmouth, Australia | 2998 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Kogalla: |
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| Closest ski area | Auli (India) | 1700 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Kufri (India) | 1755 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Manali (Himachal Heli-Ski) (India) | 1828 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | SolangValleyRopeway&SkiCentre (India) | 1832 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | SolangValleyRopeway&SkiCentre (India) | 1832 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Kogalla: |
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| Closest city location | Galle (Sri Lanka) | 6 mi |
| Second closest city location | Weligama (Sri Lanka) | 7 mi |
| Third closest city location | Matara (Sri Lanka) | 16 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Hikkaduwa (Sri Lanka) | 18 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Ambalangoda (Sri Lanka) | 24 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Kogalla is Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Sri Lanka, which is 104 km (65 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Kogalla is Bandaranaike International (Colombo) Airport (CMB), also in Sri Lanka, 141 km (88 miles) away.
