Kabalana, The Rock, Surf Point
Kabalana Main Surf Point or The Rock as its is also known, is reputed to be the best A-Frame deep reef break in Sri Lanka which is right out front of Mellow. Generally it has good power, left and rights with a fast ride of around 400m. Great for intermediate surfers and advanced with a big swell. The National Surf contest in 2018 also took place in this spot.
If there are so many hot-heads on the peak, you can get some really long rides up to 500m on the side of the peak when the sets are coming and its mostly a deep reef so fairly forgiving.Perfect first reef break if you are a beginner/intermediate as it is generally a very predictable wave.
Kabalana is more a short board wave, Kabalana Beach break just on the side is better for long-boards. Between October to May waves can hold to 8-10ft, making it a popular break for intermediates, advanced and locals.
Also between February and March you sometimes get two peaks on main point. Even when the swell is low the main point still works well on the tides. Daybreak to Sunrise is best when there is the lowest wind and clean glassy waves.
Kabalana, The Beach Break
Kabalana, The beach break is on the sides of the famous spot The Rock. Just cross the road from Mellow and you are there! If you are a beginner, and intermediate rider or a long-boarder; this is your spot! It has very long and mellow riders. Since it is a long beach break the crowd doesn’t stuck into one spot. This spot is highly recommended for the ones who are sick of the crowd of Weligama beach break! Between October-June it works for all levels, during the summer season it is more recommended to beginners for surf lessons or intermediates to improve their paddle and quick take of. There are some more challenging steep left and right on the beach side close to the main point.