01Intermediate
Arugam Bay Main Point
One of Asia's best right-handers
A world-class right-hand point break on Sri Lanka's east coast. Long, powerful, perfectly shaped waves — May to September.
Reef bottom · 2m deep
Arugam Bay, East Coast, Sri Lanka
CatchYourFirstGreenWave.
Private surf coaching at Arugam Bay, East Coast, Sri Lanka.
Most tourists watch the waves from the beach. You don't have to.
5.0 · 100% green wave rate · Board, rashguard & coconut · 200+ students
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Live Conditions
Arugam Bay, East Coast
Arugam Bay
Good
Waves
2.2–3.1ft
Wind
10kts SW
Open-Meteo · updated every 30 min
The Spots
World-class waves. One progression.
May to September, Farsan coaches at Arugam Bay — one of Asia's most consistent surf destinations.
SEPT–MAY: SOUTH COAST · MAY–SEPT: EAST COAST
May – September: He moves to Arugam Bay on Sri Lanka's east coast. September – May: Farsan coaches at Kabalana Beach & Ahangama on the south coast.
From the lineup
They caught their wave. You can too.
“I had never surfed before. By day two with Farsan I was riding green waves all the way to the beach. The coconut afterwards was the perfect ending.”
“I kept falling on my pop-up all morning. Farsan watched, adjusted my hand placement once, and I was standing. That simple.”
“My biggest fear was the ocean. By the end of the session I was paddling out on my own and actually enjoying it.”
“He picked the right wave for me every single time. I stopped second-guessing and just trusted him. Rode it all the way in.”
“Three days, three sessions. On the last one I finally linked a bottom turn. I did not expect that to happen this trip.”
“I had never surfed before. By day two with Farsan I was riding green waves all the way to the beach. The coconut afterwards was the perfect ending.”
“I kept falling on my pop-up all morning. Farsan watched, adjusted my hand placement once, and I was standing. That simple.”
“My biggest fear was the ocean. By the end of the session I was paddling out on my own and actually enjoying it.”
“He picked the right wave for me every single time. I stopped second-guessing and just trusted him. Rode it all the way in.”
“Three days, three sessions. On the last one I finally linked a bottom turn. I did not expect that to happen this trip.”
5.0 · 100% of students caught their first green wave
The Experience
Not just a lesson.
A feeling.
Farsan meets you in the water — not on a clipboard. He reads the ocean, calls your sets, and walks you through every movement until the wave clicks. White water turns to green. Green turns to grins.
"Just one more."
About Farsan
I'm originally from Arugam Bay — one of the best surf destinations in Asia — and started surfing at 12. After 8 years in the water, I've spent the last 4 coaching at Kabalana Beach in Ahangama. I love seeing new people catch their first green wave, and I hope to see you out there soon.
Cash payment only · Available at Kabalana Beach & Marshmallows
Surfboard
Fiberglass or soft-top — matched to your level
Rash Guard
UV-protective shirt for every session
King Coconut
Sri Lanka's finest post-surf recovery drink
Private 1-on-1 Session
9,500LKR
~$31 USD · ~€28
Board · Rash guard · Coconut — all included
Instant reply · No online payment required
Questions
Everything you need to know.
A private, 1-on-1 surf lesson with Farsan costs 9,500 LKR. Payment is cash only. The session includes a surfboard rental, a UV-protective rash guard, and a fresh king coconut after the session.
Yes. Kabalana Beach features a forgiving sand bottom that minimizes injury risk, and it is completely separated from advanced reef breaks. Farsan specializes in teaching absolute beginners their first pop-up safely in the white water.
Marshmallows is the ideal spot for surfers progressing to unbroken green waves. This mellow reef break has a 2-meter deep reef bottom, offering long 50–150m left and right rides. It's perfect for practicing bottom turns and building confidence on real waves.
Every session includes a fiberglass or soft-top surfboard matched to your ability, a high-quality UV-protective rash guard (shirt), and a traditional king coconut after your session. Board, rash guard, and coconut — all in one 9,500 LKR price.
The quickest way to book is via WhatsApp. Just tap the 'Book Now' button and send a message. Farsan typically replies within minutes. There is no online payment — you pay cash on the day of your lesson.
Sessions run approximately 1.5 to 2 hours depending on conditions and your energy. Farsan is flexible — he's known for staying in the water until you get that last perfect wave.
The south coast of Sri Lanka (Ahangama, Kabalana) has two surf seasons. The main season runs from November to April when the Indian Ocean swells light up the breaks. The off-season (May–October) brings the south-west monsoon, which can still produce good waves on select spots like The Rock.
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Everything you need to know about surfing Sri Lanka — seasons, spots, and what to expect.
The first time you ride a green wave to shore, everything else quiets down.
That's what Farsan gives you. One session. One moment. Yours to keep.
Max 2 sessions per day · Spots fill quickly
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