Sri Lanka surf travel
📷 Lahiru Liyanage (@la_malinde)

It’s time to start thinking where to spend your 2024 surf holiday.

The possibilities are endless, which is why the easy solution is to let the surf experience specialists at Perfect Wave narrow down the choices for you.

 

Sri Lanka surf travel

📷 Lahiru Liyanage (@la_malinde)

No matter if it’s a family holiday, a romantic couples getaway, a solo strike mission or a couple of weeks off with friends, there are a few things that help make any surf trip a success: good waves, warm water, comfortable accommodations, great food, enjoyable surroundings, and a bit of fun and adventure when you’re not surfing.

Southwest Sri Lanka offers all of that and more. From Hikkaduwa down the coast to Mirissa there is an large choice of quality beach, reef and point breaks that with average water temperatures between 27-29°C (82°-85°F) you’re guaranteed to be surfing in boardshorts.

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The Sri Lankan people are known for their hospitality, so expect the welcome to be as warm as the water.

The food, the architecture and culture are a mix of local, Southeast Asian and European influences, exotic, but with familiar touches that make everyone feel at home. For a bit of adventure, take your pick between snorkelling in conditions ressembling a tropical aquarium, whale watching, exploring the Galle fort (a UNESCO World Heritage site) or a Buddhist temple, taking a trip through a rainforest, seeing elephants, leopards and sea turtles in their natural environment, and much more.

 

Roman Beach Hotel Sri Lanka Surf resort Hikkaduwa

Here are some of our other favourite places to unwind and indulge in Sri Lankan hospitality.

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Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle

Overlooking a beach, coconut palms and the roaring Indian Ocean, the resort provides a perfect blend of luxury and natural beauty. You can embark on surf adventures, explore Sri Lanka’s rainforests and pilgrimage sites, or indulge in cliffside dining and award-winning Ayurvedic treatments at Anantara Spa.

Tangalle offers you a refreshing escape from crowded surf spots, whether it’s the waves on the east coast during the southwest monsoon from April to October or the west coast waves during the northeast monsoon from November to March.

One of the unique aspects of surfing in the Tangalle area of the Southern Province in Sri Lanka is that it offers a refreshing escape from the crowded surf spots. Unlike some of the more popular destinations, Tangalle is a little further away from the hustle and bustle, allowing surfers to enjoy a more serene and peaceful experience on the waves.

Tangalle is an all-year-round surfing region due to its strategic location.

Located on the southern coast of Sri Lanka, it benefits from two monsoon seasons, which means that no matter the time of year, you can always find good surf conditions. During the southwest monsoon from April to October, the waves on the east coast are perfect for surfing. And during the northeast monsoon from November to March, the west coast offers great waves for surfers to enjoy. This makes Tangalle a fantastic destination for surfers seeking consistent waves throughout the year.

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Cape Weligama

12 acres of understated elegance and luxury. A modern day Garden of Eden resembling a quaint, traditional Sri Lankan village.

 

Suite Lanka

A great value for money surf experience, in a fairy-tale location on the beach in Hikkaduwa. Step out of your room directly onto the sand.

Number One Mirissa

A luxurious colonial design with a unique infinity pool and stunning view of the waves. The only boutique hotel in Mirissa.

 

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Sri Lanka surf Mirissa

📷 Lahiru Liyanage (@la_malinde)

The Fortress Resort & Spa

A mix of Dutch, Portuguese and Sri Lanka influences all rolled into an ultra-modern luxury resort with excellent food and a short walk to the nearest surf spot.

The Fortress Surf Resort Sri Lanka

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