Flexi Surfer - SAFA Surf Camp in Arugam Bay , Sri Lanka

Surf camp package

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

What is included:

- Beach cabana with your own open-air bathroom (western style toilet, hot shower and basin), double bed, netting and fan
- 7 x 1.5 hour surf coaching sessions with internationally accredited surf coaches and beach life guards
- Theory classes (wet and dry)
- All surf equipment 24/7, including SAFA rash vest to keep till you leave the camp
- Surf photographs and video feedback after surf
- Transport to all surf locations
- Airport Pick-up from/to Colombo or Hambantotta
- Daily breakfast
- Yoga Class
- Use of all facilities at the camp: wifi, kitchen, chill out areas, private beach, games

Not Includes : Lunch,Dinner and other Activities.And Airport Return.

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Location

Lovely Arugam Bay, a moon to shaped curl of soft sand, is home to a famed point break that many regard as the best surf spot in the country. It's a tiny place, with a population of a few hundred, and everything is .ted along a single road which parallels the coast. So in other words, the epitome of the laid to back beach scene that first drew surfers and sun to seekers to Sri Lanka.

The Place

SAFA Surf Camp is a locally owned surf camp in the eastern Sri Lankan coastal town of Arugam Bay. Known for its great waves and chilled surfer vibe, it is the perfect place to learn to surf and our team at SAFA (Surfing Access For All) are the best one to teach you.

Our crew is made up of locals as their knowledge of the area, ocean, currents, and tides is some of the best out there. They will have you paddling, standing on your board, and catching and riding waves in no time– all with a big smile on your face.

The surf camp is right on the beach we encourage a relaxed, family style stay so that whether you are here for a night, a week, or the full two weeks, SAFA will feel like home. Set on open plan beach surrounds, with no noise or light pollution, the only sounds you will hear are the waves crashing against the beach and the laughter of our guests as they unwind after a day at sea. We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner at the camp as well as a range of snacks to feed your hungry post surf bellies. Fill up on porridge, eggs, fruit or traditional curries and rice, all made with locally sourced ingredients and prepared freshly by our local chef.

Host: Fawas

SAFA Surf Camp Arugam Bay , Sri Lanka

SAFA Surf Camp has been welcoming Surfholidays.com guests since Jan 2010

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Facilities

24-Hour reception
Air Conditioning
Bath Towels
Beach Towels
Parking (free)
WIFI (free)
WIFI (surcharge)
ATM
Daily housekeeping
Laundry
Massage
Surfboard hire
Surfboard Storage Area
Wetsuit hire
BBQ Facilities
Breakfast (additional)
Breakfast (included)
Dinner (additional)
Hotel bar
Mini-Market
Packed lunches
Restaurant
Room service
Bicycle rental
Canoeing
Pool table
Soccer Pitch
SUP
Surf school
Yoga

Getting there

You can never get lost

When you book you will receive our confirmation email with full travel directions of how to get to us.

We provide Airport Transfers from and to Bandaranayaka international airport and they can be booked in the booking steps.

Price for 1-4 people: USD$170

- Nearest Airport: Bandaranayaka international airport
- Distance from Airport in kms: 185
- Time from Airport in a car: 6 hours and 30 min
- There is no train from the airport
- There is a bus from the airport

Surf Lessons Available

Instructors

fawas

Abrath

Rasheed

we have a 9 surf spots with different waves so you can choose depending on your surf skill.we have easy and gentle waves to learn surf.there are 6 surf spots are suits for beginners shallow and sandy bottom.water temperature is 28 C whole year.no hark no Crocodile.

Main Surf Beach: Whisky point

Surf Lessons we offer:

Kids Surf Lessons

Specially we have a surf coaches for kids and we are bringing them in a safe and less deep water area to give lessons.
we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the surf spot,we provide all equipments (surf boards,Rash guard/rash west )our instructors will explain you about the surf spot and safety and security while you surf and they will teach you wet and try lesson for 90 min.

Beginner Surf Lessons

our surf coaches are specialyst to teach the beginners in the eastern coast of sri lanka and we are patience and tolerance while we are in the water with you and friendly.we collect you from the hotel and drop you after the lesson.the lesson will be 90 min wet and dry all equipment included as well.our Ratio:per teacher 4 student.
Note:please bring with you water,towel and sunscreen if is sunny.

Intermediate Surf Lessons

we collect you from the hotel and drop you after the lesson.the lesson will be 90 min wet and dry all equipment included as well (surf boards and suits.
Note:please bring with you water,towel and sunscreen if is sunny.
our Ratio is :1:4 per teacher 4 students(international ration is 1:8 but we dont do that)

Private Surf Lessons

we collect you from the hotel and drop you after the lesson.the lesson will be 90 min wet and dry all equipment included as well (surf boards and suits.
Note:please bring with you water,towel and sunscreen if is sunny.

Surf Guide

we will offer you transportation and food which is breakfast or lunch depending on the time when we surf.our instructor will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the surf spot and he/she will explain you about the surf spot and the information and surf with you how long you want.even we can make a day drip also to visitfew surf spots during the day and see the local villages and the lifesty

Yoga

we offer you the class after the morning surf and before breakfast.

Surf conditions in Arugam Bay

Baby point

Level: Beginner

Baby Point to this is the point we take all the beginners out to teach, here the waves get to 2 to 3ft high with a right hand break and shallow sandy bottom.
From July to November are the best times to begin your surfing here.

Pottuvil point

Level: All Levels

to Pottuvil Point to from August to November this point has a very long right hand break you can ride this wave into shore with a generous amount of 1000 metres distance to pull some tricks and experience a barrel. We recommend this for experienced surfers but after your weeks lessons you will be prepared enough for this excellent surf.

Whisky point

Level: Intermediate

Whiskey point to this point is good all year round especially for long boarders and paddle boarders also kite surfers are always out enjoying the windy shores. The waves here get to 3 to 4ft high with a distance 200 to 300m to ride in on.

Light House

Level: Intermediate

Lighthouse to this is a beautiful spot for those more experienced and want to get out onto the beaten track. From Arugam it is a 40 minute drive by tuk to tuk, it’s a superb way to spend a day travelling and catching waves. On the way you can see temples, rice paddies and stop for a coconut. Here the waves reach 3 to 4ft high with a distance of 200 to 300m with sandy rocky bottom.

Peanut farm

Level: All Levels

Peanut farm to this is the spot for beginner to intermediate it’s a clean right hand sandy bottom wave with a size of 3 to 4ft high and distance of wave 200 to 350m best in July til November

Okanda

Level: Advanced

Okanda to great remote spot for advanced surfers having the steep barrel waves and 5 to 8ft high. Its half reef and sandy bottom with a distance of 400 to 600m from Arugam it’s a one hour scenic drive on the way you can see temples, ricer paddies and lots of wildlife.

Panama Point

Level: Intermediate

Panama Point to half hour from our retreat for intermediate surfers. Has a sandy and reef bottom with a wave distance of 200 to 300m reaching 3 to 5 ft in wave height.

Secret surf spot

Level: All Levels

Secret surf spot to in front of our surf camp only for skilled surfers sandy bottom the waves are thick hollow and steep must be a strong surfer. Wave distance of 40 to 60m and height 5 to 6 ft all year round.

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.

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Season

May to October is the best time to Surf

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Your balance is due at check in.

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