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Surfing Sri Lanka

With two coasts and two seasons, Sri Lanka has rideable waves virtually every month of the year - forgiving beach breaks for first-timers on the south coast, and long right-hand points in the east that draw surfers from across the world. Board hire and lessons are cheap and everywhere.

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Mirissa, Sri Lanka
Must-see

Mirissa

South Coast

A crescent beach paradise with world-class whale watching and surf breaks.

From $25–40/dayFull day
Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
Must-see

Arugam Bay

East Coast

Sri Lanka's surf capital - a laid-back east-coast bay with world-class waves.

From $20–35/dayFull day
Bentota, Sri Lanka
Must-see

Bentota

West Coast & Colombo

A golden beach resort town known for water sports, ayurveda, and luxury hotels.

From $30–50/dayFull day
Hikkaduwa beach on Sri Lanka's south-west coast
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Hikkaduwa

South Coast

Beach town famous for coral reefs, diving, and a lively backpacker scene.

From $20–35/dayHalf day
Weligama Bay beach with palm trees and fishing boats, Sri Lanka
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Weligama Bay

South Coast

A perfect crescent bay with fishing stilt boats, gentle surf, and a vibrant village atmosphere.

From $20–35/dayOvernight
Quiet palm-backed crescent of Talalla Beach near Matara, Sri Lanka
Beaches

Talalla Beach

South Coast

A hidden crescent of jungle-backed sand between Matara and Dickwella - one of the south's quietest beaches.

From $20–35/dayHalf day
Traditional stilt fishermen in the shallows near Ahangama, Sri Lanka
Beaches

Ahangama

South Coast

The south coast's coolest surf strip - consistent reef breaks, stilt fishermen, and a booming cafe scene.

From $25–45/dayHalf day
Wild empty sweep of Panama Beach south of Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
Beaches

Panama Beach

East Coast

The last beach before the wilderness - dunes, lagoons, and empty surf where the east-coast road ends.

From $20–35/dayHalf day
Empty cape of Sangamankanda Point, the easternmost tip of Sri Lanka
Beaches

Sangamankanda Point

East Coast

The easternmost tip of Sri Lanka - an empty cape of surf and light where the island's day begins.

From $15–30/dayHalf day