Surf lesson at Arugam Bay

What happens

A private session with a local coach on the beginner beach break, not the main point. Arugam Bay is a surf town with a short season, and it is very quiet outside it. Waves are stronger here than at Weligama.

What is in the price

Season

• ●Good month
• Blank: neither

Good months: May to Oct.

East-coast season is roughly May to October. Most surf camps close from November to April.

Limits

• Minimum age 7.
• You must be able to swim.

Where it is offered

• Arugam Bay

Day tours with this activity

• Pottuvil lagoon, a surf lesson and Elephant Rock at sunsetIncluded · day tour, $67 per person for two, from Arugam Bay, activity included, the lagoon canoe paid there

Tours with this activity

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