Surf Arugam Bay
One of the finest right hand point breaks in the world, taught and guided by people who have surfed it their whole lives.
Learn from people who live here
Two hour sessions with a professional local instructor, board and equipment included. Whether you are standing up for the first time or refining your pop up, lessons are built around your level, not a fixed script.
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For surfers who already know how
If you can already surf but do not know the breaks, a local guide changes everything. They know which point is firing that morning, where the crowds are thin, and how to read a swell that a visitor never would.
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Wake up steps from the break
Our Stay properties are chosen for their proximity to the water as much as their comfort. A short walk to Main Point in the morning, and somewhere genuinely relaxing to come back to in the evening.
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Build a trip around the swell
Multi day surf camps, small group coaching, or a trip planned around a specific swell window. Tell us your dates and your level and we will put together something that fits.
Plan a custom tripWhen to surf Arugam Bay
Consistent swell from the southwest. The main window for both beginners and experienced surfers.
The most powerful and consistent waves of the year, alongside the busiest crowds. Book stays well ahead.
Quieter breaks and lower prices. Some spots go flat, but the east coast rarely disappoints entirely.
Whiskey Point holds a gentle, forgiving wave in almost any conditions, ideal for first timers at any time of year.
The breaks
Three very different waves, all within a short ride of each other.
Main Point
The iconic right hand point break that put Arugam Bay on the map. Long rides and a genuinely good vibe in the lineup.
Whiskey Point
A mellow right hander just north of town. Where nearly every lesson on this page starts.
Pottuvil Point
The longest wave in Sri Lanka. A powerful, hollow left hander that only works on a big swell.
Ready to paddle out
Book directly below, or WhatsApp us if you want something more custom.
Not sure where to start
Tell us your level and dates and we will point you to the right lesson, guide, or stay.