Surfing
One of the easiest places in the world to learn, and a serious destination once you can stand up.
Weligama Bay is about as forgiving an introduction to surfing as exists — a long sandy beach break where instructors routinely have complete beginners riding whitewater inside one session. A few kilometres east, Midigama and Ahangama turn into punchier reef breaks that will keep an intermediate surfer busy for weeks.
On the other side of the island and the other side of the calendar, Arugam Bay's main point is a long, mechanical right-hander that draws surfers from all over the world between May and September. Board hire, lessons and multi-day surf camps can all be arranged, and we will put you on the coast that is actually working when you visit.
What’s included
- Beginner lessons on the Weligama beach break
- Arugam Bay's main point break in season (May–Sep)
- South coast reef breaks at Midigama and Ahangama
- Board and rash vest hire included
- Certified local instructors, small groups
- Multi-day surf camps with accommodation
Add Surfing to your trip
Tell us roughly when you are in the country and we will check availability, arrange the transport to get you there and fold it into the rest of your itinerary.
- A reply within 24 hoursUsually the same working day.
- Fits around your plansWe work it into the days you already have.
- Nothing to pay nowNo card details to check availability.
Other things to do
All activities
Half day (two dives)Diving & Snorkelling
Coral gardens, colonial-era shipwrecks and reef sharks — on whichever coast is in season.
PriceOn enquiry5–6 hoursWhale & Dolphin Watching
The largest animal that has ever lived, within a morning boat ride of the shore.
PriceOn enquiry
Half day (afternoon drive)The Minneriya Elephant Gathering
The largest gathering of wild Asian elephants anywhere in the world, on the bed of a receding reservoir.
PriceOn enquiry