The Rock Kabalana

Location: Ahangama, South-West Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, Asia
Break Type (Bottom): Reef Break
Minimum Skill Level: Advanced Level
Wave Direction: Left Hand Wave, Right Hand Wave
Best Tide: High Tide, Low Tide, Mid Tide
Best Wind Conditions: North Wind, Northeast Wind
Best Swell Conditions: South Swell, Southwest Swell
Hazards: Crowds, Localism

Surf Spot Guide
The Rock Kabalana

One of the more technical waves in the South of Sri Lanka. Perfect punchy A-Frame Wedges that shape after surpassing a rock further outside in the ocean. The spot can hold bigger swells and breaks more consistent to the left than to the right (providing longer rides for goofy footers / backside regulars). The right hander though can connect with another wave from the Kabalana beach break occasionally which in such case results in long right hander rides. The level of surfers here is at minimum advanced intermediates and there is some local expat crew that can be very intimidating and has low tolerance for surfers of insufficient skill level. Don’t surf here if you are not experienced enough to do so. The wave can build up in size quickly and be quite powerful, especially on bigger days.

“The Rock is one of the best surf spots in Sri Lanka. It catches a lot of swell from multiple directions often creating perfect A-frames. When surfing the rock, go in the early morning from November till April. When its big it gets heavy.” – Lankasurf

The Rock Kabalana
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The Rock Kabalana
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Beach Break
Breakwater/Jetty
Point Break
Reef Break
Rivermouth
Standing Wave
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Difficulty / Minimum Skill Level:
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Works best during:
High Tide
Low Tide
Mid Tide
Left Hand Wave
Right Hand Wave
Works best with:
East Wind
North Wind
Northeast Wind
Northwest Wind
South Wind
Southeast Wind
Southwest Wind
West Wind
Works best with:
East Swell
North Swell
Northeast Swell
Northwest Swell
South Swell
Southeast Swell
Southwest Swell
West Swell
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