Okanda Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

S, SE

Wind

W, WSW, SW

Surf Height

Waist high-overhead

Tide

All tides

Okanda Surf Guide

An amazing and often empty right point that breaks off a large rock headland and runs at near perfect pace for up to 300 yards along well-formed sand banks. What's even better about this spot is that because of how remote it is, fewer surfers end up here.

You will definitely need a guide to find this place, as it's a minimum two-hour drive along winding dirt paths from Arugam Bay. And while it doesn't get as much swell as A Bay, it's a good bet on smaller days. With such good banks, it's as fun at three feet as it is at six.

Ability Level

All Abilities

BegIntAdv

Beginner to expert

Local Vibe

Welcoming

WelcomingIntimidating

Non-existent.

Crowd Factor

Mellow

MellowHeavy

Small crowds if any, some days Okanda goes unsurfed.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Very fun wave on the right day.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Long paddles, with a strong current in surf over head-high.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Can be dirty but mostly on the cleaner side.

Hazards

Jellyfish.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Fish, Longboard, Bodyboard

Access

Hard to find, hiring a guide is crucial.

Bottom

Sand

Best Season

May though August

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