Surf spot

Midigama Left (market)

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Country: Sri Lanka
Coordinates: 5.9629, 80.3907

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.5	1.5	1.6	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.8	1.8	1.7	1.9	1.9	1.8	1.8	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.6	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1.1	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1.1
Wave direction	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSW
Wave period (s)	14.2	14.3	14.4	14.4	14.2	13.5	13.6	14.2	14	13.1	12.8	12.4	12.2	12.1	11.9	11.8	11.5	11.1	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.9	10.9	10.9	10.9	10.9	10.9	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.4	10.5	10.6	10.3	10.1	9.9	9.9	9.8	9.8	9.8	9.3	9.7	9.9	9.6	9.7	10.4	10.1	10.5	10.7	10.7	10.7	10.7	10.3	11.2	13.8
Wave energy (kJ)	860	920	1043	1171	1185	1004	1163	1356	1187	1230	1125	1027	922	839	799	761	711	689	668	668	658	639	629	614	599	584	554	511	502	488	453	416	420	424	377	355	345	321	292	256	222	185	219	246	177	196	271	281	287	287	274	267	248	221	271	444
Wind speed (km/h)	6.6	6.9	5.6	10.9	14.4	15.2	9.4	5.8	6.4	6.1	6	12	16.1	16.6	10.4	9.4	8	7.9	6.6	14.1	16.5	18	11.9	9.5	6.1	6.1	5.7	8.9	12.1	12	11	8.7	9	13.3	12.8	15.5	12.9	12.2	11.7	14.4	13	14.1	16.2	16.7	16.7	17.7	16.9	16.9	14.6	10.8	11.8	13	16	15.2	11.3	8.3
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Midigama Left (Market), Sri Lanka is a classic reef break on the south coast near Midigama, known for its fast, punchy left-hand waves and laid-back surf-town vibe. It’s one of the better-known waves in the area and can deliver clean, hollow sections when the swell and tide line up.

What it’s like

Wave type: Left-hand reef break
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers
Wave character: Fast, sometimes hollow, with a powerful takeoff and short, workable walls
Crowd: Can get busy, especially when conditions are good
Vibe: Tropical, local surf scene, relaxed but competitive in the water

Conditions

Best swell: South to southwest swell
Best wind: Light offshore or calm conditions
Tide: Usually prefers mid to low tide, depending on swell size
Hazards: Sharp reef, shallow sections, strong currents on bigger days

Why surfers like it

Midigama Left is popular because it offers a reliable, fun left-hand wave that can be both playful and challenging. When it’s working, it has enough speed and shape to make for exciting rides, with sections that allow for turns or a quick barrel section if you’re in the right spot.

Nearby area

Midigama is part of Sri Lanka’s famous south-coast surf belt, with several waves nearby, making it a great base for surfers exploring different breaks in the region.