Surfing In East Coast Sri Lanka
Arugam Bay is the highlight of East Coast or even Sri Lanka when it comes to surfing. Best known as A’bay, this fishing village is the surfer’s ultimate paradise. It is regarded as one of the top 10 surfing destinations in the world, and is a popular destination for surfers from all over the world during the peak season.
Popular sites like Arugam Main Point, Pottuvil Point, and Peanut Farm perform best when the wave is 3-4 feet high, although they are capable of withstanding a swell as large as 6-8 feet high when it occurs (most likely in Jun, Jul, Aug). A-Bay rides typically range from 50 to 200 meters, which may leave your legs feeling like jello. You can’t go wrong with this kind of break. Before you go, do a lot of cardio to build up your stamina.
Main Surfing Points
• Arugam Main Point – good for intermediate to advanced surfers
• Peanut Farm – perfect for novices to intermediate surfing
• Okanda – good for intermediate and advanced surfers ( 45 minutes drive from main A’bay
point)
• Pottuvil Point – for all surf levels
• Whisky Point – many novices lessons take place here
• Lighthouse – for novices to intermediate surfing
• Elephant Rock – for novices to intermediate surfing
1
BIA to Negombo
- Airport Pickup & Transfer to Negombo
- Overnight stay in Negombo
Your first day in beautiful Sri Lanka. Before you set off for your surfing holiday, sit back relax and enjoy the first night in Negombo.
2
Negombo to Sigiriya
- Transfer to Sigirya
- Visit Millennium Elephant Foundation
- Explore Dambulla Caves Temple
- Overnight stay in Sigiriya
Your next day is a midday stop in the beautiful ancient city, once a kingdom called Dambulla. This is where the infamous Sigirya Rock Fortress is – the UNESCO world heritage. Enjoy the en route de tours to Millennium Elephant Foundation where you can send your time feeding, bathing and taking a stroll with elephants. Once you arrive in Dambulla, you must visit the Dambulla Caves Temple – the age old beautiful rock cave temples packed with history and religion.
3
Sigiriya to Pasikudah
- Morning explore Sigiriya Lions Rock
- Transfer to Pasikudah
- Explore Polonnaruwa Ancient City
- Overnight stay in Pasikudah
Wake up, gear up for an adventurous day. Your day is here to climb the Lions Rock ( AKA Sigiriya Rock) which was once the 8th wonder of the world. Next, proceed to the ancient city of Pollonnaruwa. Get to know the historical significances. Pack up afterwards, lets get you to Pasikudah beach – its time to test the beaches.
4
Pasikudah
- Engage with Water Sports on your own
- Overnight stay in Pasikudah
Wake up to the beautiful sunrise and gear up to swim in the beach and snorkel to see some beautiful corals.
5
Pasikudah to Arugambay
- Transfer to Arugambay
- Engage with Surfing
- Overnight stay in Arugambay
It’s serious surf time. There is no time that to an early rise and transfer to A’bay to engage all day long surfing. Surf, surf and surf!!!! It’s your day and enjoy all those waves for its the best time to be in A’bay.
6 – 9
Arugambay
- Surfing at your preferred surfing points
- Overnight stay in Arugambay
Another few days of only surfing! Surf all day all time, go explore all surfing points around A’bay! Own your surfing tour!!!!
9
Arugambay to Yala
- Transfer to Yala
- Jeep Safari in Yala National Park
- Overnight Stay in Yala
With so much of surfing, its not right to take you back to airport right away. Yala – the infamous national park with a high density of Leoprad are just a few hours away. Therefore, sit back and relax whilst we transfer you to the Yala – the kingdom of leopards and many other animals. Relax at the hotel for a few hours and get ready for your first game drive to spot some animals. Later, get transferred back to your hideaway in Yala and enjoy the night star gazing from your hotel rooftop.
11
Yala to Colombo
- Early Morning Safari in Yala National Park
- Transfer to Colombo
- En route visit Galle Dutch Fort
- Explore Colombo City
- Overnight stay in Colombo
Its early morning game drive time! Wake up for and get ready to see the beautiful sunrise in the Jungle with some animals. Witness the beauty in all serenity with animals around you taking their morning rounds. Get transferred back to the hotel to check out and on your way to Colombo explore Galle Dutch Fort. Arriving in Colombo – enjoy the evening city tour and relax your night enjoying the hotel facilities.
12
Colombo to BIA
- Airport Transfer
Its farewell time! But behold Surfers, we are sure to see you again during the surfing season in Sri Lanka – the surfer’s paradise.
Journey Highlights
- Trip length: 12 Days
- Exploring the Eastern-most waves in your surf board
- Enjoying Abay seasonal pop up markets and food stalls
- Savouring the most delicious, fresh seafood
- On a jeep safari in Yala
- Sunset at the horizon
- Arugam bay seasonal mini pop up markets is a must
- The stunning morning views of the beaches
- Main surfing spots in A’bay
Places you will stay
Pottuvil
Insightful Tips
- Your Swim suits/bikinis. Bring a few, so you can shuffle them up.
- Bring your wet suits, anything Surf related gear that you got with you – bring them in (Surf boats however are available on location to purchase- FYI).
- We don’t wanna leave you scarred. Sun screens are a must have for all surfers.
- Flipflop around or sandal it up to be comfortable on the beach.
- Comfy cotton cloths are a treasure in the coastal belt
FAQ
When is the best time to go east coast?
Summer, from May to October
Do I need to bring my own surfboard?
If you want you can bring otherwise you can hire here in Sri Lank
Which airport do I need to fly in to?
To Bandaranaike International Airport
Do hotels have swimming pools?
Yes, all the suggested hotels have swimming pools.