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South coast (Nov-Apr), east coast (May-Sep). Schools, breaks, line-up etiquette, board rentals.

Best surf spots in Sri Lanka by skill level Surf

Best surf spots in Sri Lanka by skill level

Sri Lanka surf guide by skill: total beginner to advanced. Weligama, Ahangama, Hiriketiya, Arugam Bay, Hikkaduwa — honest verdicts on every spot.

South coast vs East coast: which to choose for surf Surf

South coast vs East coast: which to choose for surf

Weligama and Arugam Bay compared honestly: season, wave quality, crowds, cost, and the verdict on which coast suits you best.

Ahangama surf guide — the slow-travel surfer's pick Surf

Ahangama surf guide — the slow-travel surfer's pick

Why surfers are moving from Weligama to Ahangama: quieter line-ups, more reef variety, better cafes. Complete guide to Ahangama surfing.

Arugam Bay surf guide — Sri Lanka's world-class point break Surf

Arugam Bay surf guide — Sri Lanka's world-class point break

Complete guide to surfing at Arugam Bay: the main point, best months, secondary breaks, what non-surfers can do, and honest warnings.

Hikkaduwa surf guide — reef break, beach break, where to stay Surf

Hikkaduwa surf guide — reef break, beach break, where to stay

Complete Hikkaduwa surf guide: the main reef break, the beach break north of town, conditions, season, and whether Hikkaduwa is worth choosing for surf.

Hiriketiya surf guide — when to go, what to expect Surf

Hiriketiya surf guide — when to go, what to expect

Honest Hiriketiya surf guide: one peak, intermediate only, best in dawn sessions, inside reef risk. Who should go and who should stick to Weligama.

Renting a surfboard in Sri Lanka — what you'll pay, what to bring Surf

Renting a surfboard in Sri Lanka — what you'll pay, what to bring

Surfboard rental guide for Sri Lanka: prices in Weligama, Arugam Bay, Hikkaduwa. Should you bring your own board? What to check before accepting a rental.

Sri Lanka surf seasons — when to surf which coast Surf

Sri Lanka surf seasons — when to surf which coast

Complete Sri Lanka surf season guide: south coast Nov–April, east coast May–Oct. When each break works, what the inter-monsoon transition means, and how to.

Surf camps and schools in Sri Lanka — how to pick one Surf

Surf camps and schools in Sri Lanka — how to pick one

How to choose a surf camp or school in Sri Lanka. What to look for, what to avoid, recommended locations, and realistic budget expectations.

Weligama surf guide — the world's friendliest beginner break Surf

Weligama surf guide — the world's friendliest beginner break

Complete Weligama surf guide: best spots, when to go, which school to pick, where to stay, and what to expect as a complete beginner.

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