Arugam Bay Surf Lesson and Pottuvil Lagoon

Tour Overview

Main Point in Arugam Bay is one of Asia’s most consistently cited beginner-friendly right-handers, a long forgiving wave that works on the first attempt and rewards more time in the water. Pottuvil Lagoon in the afternoon, looking for crocodiles, monitor lizards and kingfishers from a small boat through the mangroves, is the quieter counterpart to the morning’s energy.

  • Category: Surf and Coastal
  • Duration: Full day - approximately 8 hrs
  • Best for: Surfers, adventurous travellers, active beach lovers
  • Best season: May to October. East coast surf season.
  • Fitness: Moderate - surfing involves paddling and balance.

Tour Highlights

  • Main Point right-hander - long, consistent and forgiving
  • Beginner and intermediate surf instruction
  • Certified surf instructors, warm water year-round
  • Pottuvil Lagoon boat excursion - crocodiles, mangroves, coastal birdlife
  • Sunset along the east coast - different light to the south coast
Arugam Bay

Inclusions

  • Surfboard hire
  • Certified surf instructor
  • Pottuvil Lagoon boat excursion
  • Bottled water

Exclusions

  • Meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

Practical Notes

  • Outside May to October, surf conditions on the east coast are considerably smaller
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