Arugam Bay Surf Center

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Surf Camp and Surf School in Arugam Bay

Arugam Bay Surf Center is a surf camp and surf school located in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka, a perfect surfing destination for beginners to advanced surfers offering beautiful waves, perfect surf conditions and stunning beaches all season round. The ultimate destination for your surf experience.

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The Best Surf Camp in Arugam Bay

Arugam Bay Surf Center is the most sought-after surf camp and school in Arugam Bay, conveniently situated in the heart of Arugam Bay. With only a short walk to the beach and Main Street, and a short 5-to-20-minute drive to popular surf breaks, this makes it easy to access the region. Our surf camp offers comfortable modern accommodation, nourishing food and certified instructors to ensure you have a safe enjoyable experience.

Surf Camp and Surf Lessons for All Levels

At Arugam Bay Surf Center, we offer comprehensive surf camp packages and surf lessons that will tailor your needs.

Beginner Surf Lessons

Learn the fundamentals of surfing. Our coaches will provide theory and practical demonstrations on the surfboard, popping up and riding the wave. We will ensure you have the correct equipment and learn the correct technique to start you on your surfing journey

Intermediate Surfer

Do you know the fundamentals of surfing and want to start manoeuvring on the board, confidently catch waves yourself and read the surf conditions? This package is for you.

Advanced Surfer

Are you the advanced surfer looking for a guiding session? Our advanced surf coaches familiarise you on the break, potential hazards and surf conditions. We can arrange performance boards if required.

Surf Camp Accommodation

Nestled amongst the natural landscape that Arugam Bay has to offer, Surf Center has accommodation for all budgets, our modern facilities provide free flowing filtered water, tea and coffee.

Budget Travellers

Shared accommodation in a comfortable A/C villa, housing 4 people at one time. Shared bathroom, single bunk beds, lockable bedside table. Quality accommodation that won’t break the bank.

Premium A/C Villas

Spacious rooms with a large king size bed, private bathroom, hot water and patio that overlooks the gardens. These room offer extra comfort

Family Friendly Rooms

Spacious room, large king size bed, one single bed or bunk bed, private bathroom, hot water, private patio that overlooks the garden. Suitable for families and groups.

Enjoy the convenience of our restaurant and other amenities designed to make your stay comfortable.

Surf and Yoga Retreats

Surf and yoga go hand in hand, enhance your surfing with our yoga retreat at Arugam Bay Surf Center. These retreats are combined with yoga practice and meditation for balance, recovery and mental preparation. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi and surfer or a beginner we have sessions suited for you.

Why Choose Arugam Bay Surf Center?

Experienced Surf Instructors

Our instructors are ISA accredited and are passionate about surfing.

Prime Location

Stay near the top surf spots, including the renowned Main Point and the vibey Main Street of Arugam Bay.

Flexible Packages

We have packages for all levels and budgets. From all-inclusive surf camp deals to customisable options.

Positive Review

Our guests consistently giving us 5 stars and positive feedback on our services and hospitality.

Join us at Arugam Bay Surf Center and have an unforgettable surfing experience, whether you’re seeking the thrill of the waves or the serenity of yoga or the comfort of quality accommodation we have something for everyone. Book with us today and ride the waves.

Meet the Staff

We’re the local surf coaches, born and raised in Arugam Bay, and we’ve been riding these waves since we were kids. With our deep knowledge of the local surf breaks and surrounding beaches, we’re excited to share our expertise with you. As accredited coaches, we’re passionate about helping you succeed on your surfing journey while ensuring you have a truly memorable experince. Ajith, our camp host, has lived in Arugam Bay all his life and is as local as they come. He will assist you with all your camp needs and more! Alli, our yoga instructor, is passionate about yoga and incorporating yoga into surfing with many years experience.

Coach Afry

✓ Owner and Operator of Arugam Bay Surf Center

✓ ISA Accredited Surf Coach

✓ ISA Trainer

✓ Qualified lifeguard

Founder of the Surf Center in 2020. Deep local roots, ISA Trainer certification, and a passion for helping surfers of every level progress.

Coach Hubi

✓ ISA Accredited Surf Coach

✓ ISA Trainer

✓ Qualified lifeguard

Coach Abdul

✓ Assistance ISA surf coach

Host Ajwath

✓ Camp host

Alli

✓ Yoga instructor

Features

What to Expect

Surfing Points

Arugam Bay Baby Point and Main Point

Arugam Bay is known for the popular surf breaks Main Point and Baby 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.