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Surf Lessons Sri Lanka

From your first wave
to your best ride.

Whether you've never touched a board or you're ready to refine your turns, our certified Arugam Bay coaches meet you exactly where you are — in small groups, on the right wave, with safety first.

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Lessons for every stage of the journey.

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Beginner Lessons

Never surfed? We start on the sand with theory, safety and pop-up technique, then get you standing on real, gentle waves at Baby Point or Whisky Point. Most students ride their first wave on day one.

  • Ocean safety & etiquette
  • Pop-up & balance drills
  • Soft-top board included
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Intermediate Lessons

Standing up but want more? We work on paddling power, wave selection, trimming and your first proper turns on green waves, progressing you toward steeper point breaks.

  • Reading the lineup
  • Bottom turns & cutbacks
  • Board upgrade options
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Private Coaching

One-on-one coaching focused entirely on you — the fastest way to fix bad habits and unlock the next level. Ideal before or during a surf trip.

  • 1-to-1 attention
  • Wave reading & technique
  • Personalised plan
Lesson Prices

Simple, honest pricing.

All prices in USD per person. Boards, leash, rash guard and coaching included. Pay a deposit online to lock your spot.

Single Group Lesson

$25/ person
2 hours · small group
  • Sand theory & safety briefing
  • In-water coaching (max 4:1)
  • Soft-top board & gear
  • Best beginner break of the day
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3-Day Beginner Course

$65/ person
3 × 2-hour sessions
  • Structured progression plan
  • Daily in-water coaching
  • Board & gear all 3 days
  • Confidence to surf on your own
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Private Coaching

$45/ person
90 min · 1-to-1
  • One coach, just you
  • Wave selection & reading
  • Technique breakdown
  • Personalised next steps
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Group, couple & family discounts available — just ask on WhatsApp.

How It Works

What a lesson day looks like.

  • 1 Meet & brief — we check the swell and pick the right beach for your level that day.
  • 2 Sand session — warm-up, safety, pop-up and paddling technique.
  • 3 In the water — your coach is right beside you, pushing waves and giving live feedback.
  • 4 Debrief — what you nailed, what to work on, and how to keep progressing.
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Underwater view of a surfer duck-diving beneath a wave
The Lineup

Ten world-class breaks.

Within a 30-minute tuk-tuk ride lies a wave for every level. We read the swell each morning and take you to the one that fits you best.

Main Point surf break, Arugam Bay
Advanced

Main Point

A 50–150m point break over boulders — long, consistent rights and Arugam Bay's signature wave.

Baby Point beginner surf spot
Beginner

Baby Point

A gentle 1m right-hander over sandy shallows — the safest place to catch your very first wave.

Whisky Point surf spot
Beginner+

Whisky Point

Mellow, user-friendly waves breaking off a rocky point — perfect for building confidence.

Pottuvil Point long right-hand wave
Intermediate

Pottuvil Point

A stellar right-hander offering rides up to 1000m — pure barrel-and-carve territory.

Light House surf break at Sangamankanda
Secret Spot

Light House

Sri Lanka's east extreme at Sangamankanda — empty white sand and peaks up to 7ft on a good swell.

Elephant Rock surf and sunset
All Levels

Elephant Rock

Tranquil dawn and dusk sessions with the most photogenic sunset views in the bay.

Peanut Farm surf spot
All Levels

Peanut Farm

A hidden gem tucked behind a lagoon 8km south — a beautiful beach and point break combo.

Okanda beach break
Intermediate

Okanda

A robust, sand-bottomed beach break near a low headland — exhilarating waves for every level.

Panama Point surf spot
Intermediate

Panama Point

Consistent waves for surfers who've surpassed the beginner stage and want to elevate their skills.

A surfer carving a turn at Arugam Bay

Ready to catch your first wave?

Book online in minutes — or message us and we'll build the perfect lesson plan for you.