Surfing in Sri Lanka

Surfing in Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka is surrounded by warm tropical waters of the Indian Ocean with 1,330 kilometers of coastline - many of its pristine beaches –offer sanctuary all year round. No matter what time of the year, you can find a beach and brilliant blue waters that is in season. Some beaches in Sri Lanka are world-renowned for their knee-deep shallow waters and ideal spots for water sports. 


Surfing is one of the most famous water sports activities that Sri Lanka attracted many tourists around the world. The warm water, palm-fringed sandy beaches and surf breaks suitable for all levels have created Sri Lanka as a tropical surf paradise in the world. 


Due to the seasonal patterns in Sri Lanka, there will always be lazy longboarding waves to rolling crumbling waves somewhere in the country. The south and southwest coast of the country will find perfection from November to April whereas the east coast will be perfect from May to October.



The perfect spots for surfing in south and southwest coast are Beruwala, Balapitiya, Hikkaduwa, Devata, Unawatuna, Koggala, Ahangama, Midigama, Weligama, Mirissa and Hiriketiya. Arugam Bay on the east coast is Sri Lanka’s finest surfing spot and ranked among the best ten surfing spots in the world. The warm water and wind allow you to have two sessions of surf per day in these spots during the season.


There are many surfing schools and surfing programmes organized in the above famous surfing spots. The surfers of all levels from beginners, improvers, intermediates or beyond can participate in these programmes. They are conducted by highly qualified surf coaches.





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