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Northeast wind keeps it cleaner, southwest swell is the trigger, and mid tide usually gives the most settled shape.
The mouth can stain the water and shift the takeoff from session to session.
Surf GuideWest Coast
Rivermouth (Hikkaduwa)
Rivermouth (Hikkaduwa) is the mixed left-right mouth setup surfers keep in mind because the outgoing water and southwest pulse can give Hikkaduwa a more variable but sometimes cleaner read than the straight reef peaks. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Rivermouth (Hikkaduwa) in West Coast.
Break TypeRiver Mouth
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationWest Coast, LK
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