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Sri Lanka Surf Guide

Sri Lanka is highly beginner-friendly, boasting warm water, gentle sand-bottom beach breaks, delicious curries, and abundant tropical wildlife.

Best Surfing SeasonNovember to April (South Coast) / May to September (East Coast)
Weather & Climate26°C - 30°C tropical warm weather year-round.
Water Temperature27°C - 28°C (No wetsuit needed)

Surfing in Sri Lanka

Weligama Bay in the south is one of the absolute best places in the world to stand up on your first wave. Nearby Arugam Bay on the east coast offers peeling right-hand point breaks for intermediate surfers. The island is also famous for safari parks, tea plantations, and friendly locals.

Top Surfing Beaches & Breaks

  • Weligama Beach Break
  • Arugam Bay Point
  • Midigama Left
  • Kabalana Beach
  • Hiriketiya Horseshoe Bay

Available Surf Camps in Sri Lanka

Weligama Surf & CoworkBeginner to intermediate
Weligama, Sri Lanka
4.7

Weligama Surf & Cowork

A modern beachside surf-and-work base in Weligama Bay, perfect for digital nomads and beginners.

From
EUR 480
7 nights
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