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Elephant road surf school

Surf School in Arugam Bay , Sri Lanka

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About

The best surf club in Arugam bay.
We love to teach. We love people.

Lessons:

Adults

Kids

Level:
  • Kids Surf
  • Beginner Surf
  • Intermediate Surf
  • Private Surf
Main Surf Beach:
main point Arugam bay , Whiskey point , peanut farm
Meet at:

Your accommodation

  • Lessons
  • Prices
  • Getting There
  • Waves
  • Terms
  • Due to changing tides exact surf lesson start times are not decided until the week of your lesson.
  • After you book we will contact you the week of your lesson to tell you your lessons start time.

Kids Surf

kids from 6-12 with basic swimming knowledge, parent close by. parents welcome to try surfing. Includes experienced instructors, boards. Very recommended to bring your size personal lycra shirt (rush guard). 1.5 hour each , max 2 kids per instructor. we can plan 2 lessons per day.

Beginner Surf

We love to teach , we will pick you from your hotel early morning n afternoon choose the best surf spot from all the options that fit your level. Includes experienced instructors, boards,transportation to spots. Very recommended to bring your size personal lycra shirt (rush guard). 1.5 hour each , max 3 people per instructor . we can plan 2 lessons per day.

Intermediate Surf

we will pick you from your hotel and introduce all the surf spots around by the sea condition that day.how to reach,the right way to paddle in and out,get to know the wave and avoid dangerous situation. some spots are an hour drive towards the wild jungle and recommended to have a guide cause of the wild elephants. we can plan 2 lessons per day.

Private Surf

one on one one on two.

Surf Guide

we will pick you from your hotel and introduce all the surf spots around by the sea conditions that day. one guide to solo or group,time flexible,some spots are an hour drive towards the wild jungle and recommended to have a guide cause of the wild elephants. all our guides born in those beaches and well known them.

Yoga

We got a few yoga studios around plus option for private session.Just tell us when you like ,and we will do all the rest.

Prices from 01 April to 31 October


Group Rates

Prices per person 1 Day 2 Days 3 Days 4 Days 5 Days
Kids Surf Lessons €25 €50 €75 €100 €125
Beginner Surf Lessons €25 €50 €75 €100 €125
Intermediate Surf Lessons €25 €50 €75 €100 €125
Surf Guide €45 €90 €135 €180 €225
Yoga €8 €16 €24 €32 €40

Private Rates

Private Surf Lessons
Prices per person
1 Day 2 Days 3 Days 4 Days 5 Days
1 Person €30 €60 €90 €120 €150
2 People €27 €54 €81 €108 €135
3 People €25 €50 €75 €100 €125
  • We pick you up from your accommodation

Surf conditions in Arugam Bay :

Beginners:

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Advanced:

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Rain

Wetsuits

JAN/FEB

MAR/APR

MAY/JUN

JUL/AUG

SEP/OCT

NOV/DEC

Air Temp (°C)

JAN/FEB

28°

MAR/APR

31°

MAY/JUN

33°

JUL/AUG

33°

SEP/OCT

32°

NOV/DEC

28°

Season

May to October is the best time to Surf


Arugam bay is known to have perfect fun right handers that rarely get above head high, so it's perfect for intermediates and beginners. It is one of Sri Lankas best reef breaks.

Waves are super fun so you will use a mix of a fish or a small wave board along or a shortboard for the bigger swells that might come in.

Slightly southwards around the point of the town is Arugam Bay reef break. This reef is a consistent, small wave that creates both rights and lefts over deep reef and is quite a mixed bag in that it can produce mushy waves close to shore that are excellent for gaining balance and practicing your pop up, while also forming faster, clean waves out back that are ideal fun waves for intermediates to advanced surfers.

In contrast to the South West, where a multitude of spots are dispersed along the coast, the best surfing in the South East is all centralized in the vicinity of Arugam Bay. This means you can set yourself up in the town without having to think about packing any time soon.

Even uncrowded breaks are within a short tuk-tuk trip of the bay. Ten minutes from Arugam Bay are Crocodile and Elephant Rock, each wave caters for a different style of surfer.

Elephant Rock is a beautiful, serene spot for beginners while Crocodile Rock can be powerful and challenging.

The additional beauty of these spots is their remoteness, being situated on a stretch of beach largely populated by wildlife rather than people. There is also a Buddhist temple a short 5KM journey away that is well worth the visit, and just a snapshot of the islands ancient Buddhist culture.


Payment

  • A small deposit is required to secure your booking.
  • Your balance is due when you arrive at the beach.

Cancelling

  • To cancel go to the MyAccount section and log in or register and you can cancel from within your account.
  • Your deposit is non refundable but can be used for the same property/surf school within one year of your original booking.

What happens if the surf school cancel the Surf Lessons?

In the rare occasion that conditions do not allow for the surf lesson to go ahead you will be given a full refund.

Debit/Credit cards are not accepted on site – cash only.

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