Best Surf Camp & School in Arugam Bay
Perfect location, great lessons, friendly instructors and competitive prices.
Learn to Surf in Arugam Bay
Sri Lanka
Arugam Bay Surf Center is located in Arugam Bay, East Sri Lanka, where you will find some of the most famous surf breaks in Asia. Our company is a well established surf school that is dedicated on providing you with the best possible surf experience. Our coaches are ISA accredited and have many years of experience in the water. Arugam Bay surf season runs from May to October.
“I definitely recommend this surf school. Afry is an exceptional teacher. He is fun to be around and provides good instructions that will ensure really fast improvement. He watches out and takes care of every participant.” – Julia M
“Nice teacher and great job! My first surfing experience became my new addiction. Lessons were full of care, safety and comfort training! thank you! – Elizaveta Belikova
Surf Packages
Learn to Surf Single Lesson
1 PAX: USD 35
This package is perfect for the beginner surfer who wants to learn the fundamentals of surfing, or the intermediate surfer who wants to advance their skills.
Includes
- 1 x 90-minute surf lesson with ISA accredited coach
- Transport from your accommodation to the surf break
- Quality surfboard, leg rope and rash guard provided for the lesson
- No more than 3 people per coach
- Professional photography package for an additional 35 USD
Skill level: Beginner / Intermediate
Surf and Sleep 4 Nights
1 PAX: USD 580
2 PAX: USD 1000
This package is perfect for the budget traveler who wants to experience the surf life, and gain many foundational skills and techniques to continue your surfing journey.
Includes
- 4 Nights’ accommodation in air-conditioned room
- 8 x 90-minute surf lessons with ISA accredited coach
- Transport from your accommodation to the surf break
- Quality surfboard, leg rope and rash guard provided for the lessons
- Individual video Analysis
- Professional photography package for an additional 35 USD
Skill level: Beginner / Intermediate
6 Night Surf Camp
1 Pax: USD 680
2 Pax: USD 1080
This package is perfect to get a taste of the surfing lifestyle. Live like a surfer for a week and gain many skills and techniques to continue your surfing journey.
Includes:
- 6 Nights’ accommodation in air-conditioned room
- 6x Breakfast and 2x evening meals at local beach restaurant
- 10 x 90-minute surf lessons with ISA accredited coach
- Transport from your accommodation to the surf break
- Quality surfboard, leg rope and rash guard provided for the lessons
- Theory class
- Individual video Analysis
- Professional photography package for an additional 35 USD
Skill level: Beginner / Intermediate
6 Night Group Surf Packages
Minimum 3 pax USD 1680
This package is perfect if you are traveling with a group of 3 or more people and want to experience the surf life. You will gain many foundational skills and techniques to continue your surfing journey.
Includes:
- 6 Nights’ air conditioning accommodation
- 6x Breakfast at local beach restaurant
- 10 x 90-minute surf lessons with ISA accredited coach
- Transport from your accommodation to the surf break
- Quality surfboard, leg rope and rash guard provided for the lessons
- Theory class
- Individual video Analysis
- Professional photography package for an additional 35 USD
Skill level: Beginner / Intermediate
Features
- English, Sinhala and Tamil speaking coaches
- ISA Accredited Surf Coaches
- Skill level catering for beginner- intermediate
- Flexible surfing hours
- Safe for kids, families and female surfers
What to expect
- Accommodation in a comfortable guest house
- Memorable surf experience
- Breakfast at the local beach restaurant
- Walking distance to shops, cafes and bars
- Quality lessons and equipment
Meet The Coaches
Hi there surfer! We are local surf coaches born in Arugam Bay and have been surfing these surf breaks since we were kids. We have extensive knowledge on the local breaks and the surrounding beaches that we want to share with you. As accredited coaches we have a passion for teaching and ensuring you succeed in your surfing journey whilst having a memorable surfing experience
Coach Afry
• Owner and Operator of Arugam Bay Surf Center • ISA Accredited Surf Coach • ISA Trainer • Qualified lifeguard
Coach Hubi
• ISA Accredited Surf Coach • ISA Trainer • Qualified lifeguard
Coach Abdul
• ISA Accredited Surf Coach
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Surfing Points
Arugam Bay Baby Point and Main Point
Arugam Bay is known for the popular surf breaks Baby Point and Main Point, where you can find the perfect waves all season round. Baby point has a sandy bottom and is a beginner friendly surf point that produces gentle waves, shallow waters and easy access to the break. Whilst Main Point has some reef bottom and most suited for the intermediate surfer, producing clean, long rides with open faces.
Elephant Rock
Elephant Rock is an ideal surfing location for the beginner and intermediate surfer located only 20 minutes south of Arugam Bay. This surf location consists of a right-hand point break and works best early morning or on slightly windy days. This spot is not only an ideal surf break but also a popular location to watch the magical sunsets at the top of Elephant Rock.
Peanut Farm
Peanut Farm is 7km south of Arugam Bay and is a popular surf location as it has two safe breaks perfect for beginner and intermediate. This surf break works all season round and produces clean, long right-hand point breaks. Peanut Farm has a chilled vibe amongst the locals and tourists and is surrounded by peanut farms, and occasionally wild elephants.
Lighthouse Komari
The Lighthouse in Komari is located 22 km north of Arugam Bay. You can access the beach to the surf break by walking through the Beach Hut Property. There is a restaurant at Beach Hut which has excellent rice and curry and famous for the cabanas. The point is named after a destroyed Lighthouse in the era of war. The ruins of it are still visible.
The surf is a right-hand beach break. It’s one the shortest surf points in the Arugam Bay area, but you may get more wave time as it’s a more remote surf location. The point usually starts working later in the season around June. It’s an almost private beach and surf spot.
Pottuvil Point
Pottuvil Point is a well-known right hand surf break in Arugam Bay and involves a short ride through a local village to get to the location. There are two breaks both with sand bottom which makes this break perfect for beginner and intermediate surfers. This break can be surfed from July until November or even sometimes December. The ideal time to surf this point is in the morning and late afternoon. Pottuvil Point is also another population location to relax on the beach and watch the sunset.
Panama
Panama Beach is approximately 12 km South of Arugam Bay. This coastal village is known for its surf breaks which are suitable for beginner and intermediate surfers. This surf break has some submerged rocks but are easy to locate and avoid and can be a fun place to surf. This break usually does not work until later in the season and works best when there is bigger swell. Panama Beach is also good for a visit, even if there is no surf as it is famous for its beautiful beaches and wildlife spotting.
Arugam Bay / Elephant Rock / Peanut Farm/ Lighthouse/ Panama Beach
Lighthouse, Okanda and Main Point are not suitable for beginners.