About Us

The Founders

Arugam Bay Surf Center and Surf Camp

Afry is a local from Arugam Bay, and Alli is from Queensland, Australia. Together they founded Arugam Bay Surf Center and Surf Camp.

The Surf Center Arugam Bay was founded in 2020 by Afry. Since then, he has built his business into one of the best surf schools in Arugam Bay, with extensive knowledge of the beaches and the local area. During the off-season, Afry runs a well-known upmarket surf camp in the south of Sri Lanka. ISA-trained, Afry has also assisted other coaches in obtaining their coaching certification through the ISA training program.

Alli, from Queensland, Australia, is passionate about surfing and everything related to the ocean. She joined forces with Afry to develop the surf camp. Alli has been surfing for many years and has worked as a Surfing Australia Coach in her hometown. She has also traveled to India three times and completed her 500 hr yoga teacher training. In addition to her work as a coach, Alli is a Registered Nurse. She has also run her own yoga business and managed holiday parks, giving her extensive knowledge of tourism and hospitality.