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Surfing

Beginner sand bottoms in Weligama, point breaks at Arugam Bay, and a season somewhere on the island every month.

Overview

Beginner sand bottoms in Weligama, point breaks at Arugam Bay, and a season somewhere on the island every month.

What you will experience

Best locations

Best season

South and west coast November to April. East coast May to September. There is always a working coast.

Safety information

Reef breaks at Midigama and Arugam Bay are shallow and unforgiving, take a guide on your first session. Rips are strongest at low tide. Wear reef booties on the east coast.

Gallery

A surfer riding a point break in Sri Lanka
A peacock displaying in dry-zone scrub
Palms leaning over a tropical beach
A traditional performer in ceremonial dress

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