SURF SCHOOL - ARUGAM BAY

Surf lesson in Arugam Bay

Learn to Surf!

Dylan’s Surf School in Arugam Bay is the only Billabong supported surf school in Sri Lanka. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate surfer, the Surf School offers classes from the beginning of April to the end of October, which covers the main surf season on the East coast of Sri Lanka. Beginner classes are also running from November to March, when conditions allow!

All surf lesson prices include a surfboard (soft top for beginners) and a rashguard. All classes and packages are done either individually or in small groups (max. 3 persons per instructor). Private classes are conducted when possible, but are difficult to arrange in the high season (June-September).

Several instructors have been accredited by the ISA (International Surfing Association).

To ensure your place at our surf classes, please book in advance; drop us an email or give us a call. For any open questions, please check our FAQ section here!

Please note that the Surf School is only operating in Arugam Bay!

Beginner surf lesson in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka 

Beginners

Beginner classes and packages have the complete beginners in mind, but are also suited for anyone with some experience. You will learn everything from proper pop-up techniques to catching your own waves!

Lessons include:

    • Warm up
    • Preparations on the beach including safety introduction
    • Surfing supported by an instructor

     

     

      Girl surfing on a long board in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka

       

      Intermediates

      Intermediate classes are aimed at surfers who already know the basics and surf on their own. The focus is put on improving paddling technique, wave selection, pop-up and timing or whatever needs improvement.

      Lessons include:

        • Warm up
        • Introduction of the surf spot
        • Surfing together with an instructor

         

         

        SURF SCHOOL PRICES

        ALL PRICES ARE GIVEN PER PERSON, PER LESSON!

        PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE TRANSPORT! PLEASE SEE BELOW TRANSPORT PRICES!

        SURF LESSONS

        SURF PACKAGES

        BEGINNER SURF LESSON

        1h 15min

        5,000 LKR

        BEGINNER'S PACKAGE I

        3-5 surf lessons (1h 15min each)

        4,700 LKR / lesson

        BEGINNER SURF LESSON

        2h 30min

        9,000 LKR

        BEGINNER'S PACKAGE II

        6+ surf lessons (1h 15min each)

        4,600 LKR / lesson

        INTERMEDIATE SURF LESSON

        2h 30min

        9,500 LKR

        BEGINNER'S PACKAGE III

        3+ surf lessons (2h 30min each)

        8700 LKR / lesson

        GUARANTEED PRIVATE LESSON

        1h 15min / 2h 30min

        7,000 LKR / 13,000 LKR

        INTERMEDIATE PACKAGE

        3+ surf lessons (2h 30min each)

        9200 LKR / lesson

        TRANSPORT

        Transport costs depend on the distance to the surf spots and can be shared with other students. Also if instructors arrive in separate tuktuks (e.g. in group lessons), their transport costs will be part of the total costs. Usually transport is organized in tuktuks (three wheelers). For bigger groups it's also possible to arrange a jeep.

        In case you are staying outside of Arugam Bay and would like us to pick you up from your accommodation, please be aware that it may increase the transportation costs. Also, in the case that you are staying by a surf beach and your lesson will be held at that beach, the transport costs of the boards and instructors will still apply.

        The instructors always choose the best location based on conditions and crowds.

        Due to fuel shortages in the country, the transport prices have fluctuated a lot. Please check current transport prices with us at the time you are here! Prices below are from 8/03/2024.

        Elephant crossing the road in front of a tuktuk in Elephant rock surf spot

        SURF SPOT PRICE (IN LKR)
        Baby Point 600
        Whiskey Point 3000
        Pottuvil Point 2500
        Peanut Farm 2500
        Elephant rock 2500
        Panama (often less crowds) 4000

        Light house / Okanda (only if requested)

        6500