Surf safaris in tuk tuks, delicious curries, and fun waves for every
ability of surfer — this is surfing Sri Lanka! Sri Lanka is a beautiful
country. With the friendliest people and impressive landscapes, you’ll
find yourself in good company with stunning scenery wherever you go.
Sri Lanka has two very different surf hubs operating on opposing surf
season schedules, so you can score fun waves in Sri Lanka any time of the
year. In this guide on surfing Sri Lanka, we’ll fill you in on the basics,
when to go where, surf trip costs, transportation, where to stay, the food
situation, and other essential info to help you plan your next surf trip
to Sri Lanka.
TYPES OF SURF BREAKS:
Sri Lanka has a variety of surf breaks to choose from and something for everyone. You will find sand bottom points, beach
breaks, reef breaks and other interesting little set ups along the way. For the most part, many of the breaks are fairly user-friendly, making Sri
Lanka an excellent option for the beginner to intermediate surfer.
If you’re an advanced surfer seeking a bit more juice or some hollow
barrels, you can find that too. However, don’t go expecting Indonesia type
consistency, quality, and power.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY:
Once again, Sri Lanka is a great place to learn to surf or to hone your skills and advance into some more serious waves. With
a variety of user-friendly waves and some really great surf instructors to help you progress, surfing in Sri Lanka caters to all levels of experience.
SEASON AND SWELL INFO:
There are two main surf hubs in Sri Lanka– on the Southwest Coast around Ahangama and Weligama, and in the Eastern Province
around Arugam Bay.
