Beaches & surf
Where to surf in Sri Lanka by season: Weligama and Hiriketiya on the south coast, Arugam Bay on the east. Lessons, boards and tips.
Best time: November to April (south), May to September (east)
Sri Lanka has surf all year if you follow the seasons. Gentle beginner waves in Weligama, a fun bay in Hiriketiya and world-class point breaks around Arugam Bay.
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East coast
Sri Lanka's surf capital on the east coast.
3 to 5 nights · Best May to September
South coast
A horseshoe surf bay and long empty beaches.
2 to 4 nights · Best December to April
South coast
A curved bay, blue whales offshore and easy beach days.
2 to 4 nights · Best December to April