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With a wide
range of excellent locations on both the east
and southwest coast (each suitable at different
times of year according to the monsoon seasons)
Sri Lanka is a year-round surfing destination.
Sri Lanka has been recognised by the international
surfing community for some time now, with the
east coast's ARUGAMBAY boasting an annual international
surfing competition and HIKKADUWA hosting National
Championship of the Japanese Pro Surfers Association
in early November.
So whether you're an expert or a beginner looking
to ride the white stuff for the first time, there's
something for everyone!
HIKKADUWA
HIKKADUWA
is a very popular beach destination just a few
hours (98 Km's) from Colombo on the Southwestern
coast of Sri Lanka.
There is an equally varied choice of Beach and
Sea for tourists. Coral for snorkellers, waves
for body and board surfers and a wide strip of
sand.
Also a number of Cafes & eateries line the
stretch of the Road in Hikkaduwa if u want to
just sit back ,relax & have a “ bite
“feeling the sea breeze. Hikkaduwa is indeed
a modern destination for sun-seekers and wave
worshippers.
ARUGAMBAY
ARUGAMBAY
is on the list of the top ten surf points in the
world. Situated on the South East side of Sri
Lanka Arugam Bay receives the same Antarctic winter
swell's that hit Indonesia in the in the middle
of the year. The best time of the year is between
May and November when the predominant wind is
offshore for at least the first half of the day.
Due to
its location and southerly swell direction the
area is dominated by right hand point breaks.
There is a beach break in front of the Stardust
Hotel, which can be fun for body surfing or for
beginners but that's about it.
Three of the point breaks "The Point",
"Pottuvil Point" and "Crocodile
Rock" are within a ½ hour tuk-tuk
ride from the center of line of hotels. There
are several other points that are within a 1½-hour's
ride or can be accessed by boat.