Surfing in Sri Lanka || Your Ultimate Guide (2024 & Beyond)

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Hey guys! If you’re planning a trip to Sri Lanka, this video breaks down everything you need to know. From where to surf and when to, places to stay, and other things to expect from the country. Any questions about your upcoming Sri Lanka trip, please fire away in the comments :)
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Midigama
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Weligama
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Hikkaduwa
- Hummus Hostel: ($12 Per Night): hostelworld.tp.st/5MxMdVVS
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@surfspearlift8675 4 ай бұрын

Great video full of practical information- thanks 👍😎

@michaelj8793 6 ай бұрын

Dan the man Thanks for sharing as always my friend always appreciate and enjoy your content Be well and enjoy the Holidays 👍🤙

@DanHarmon123 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, Michael!! Same to you :)

@brucesparham9350 6 ай бұрын

I believe the red and blue buses are in completion for customers first to arrive at each stop gets them.. hence they drive like absolute maniacs Dan is right watch out for them!!

@DanHarmon123 6 ай бұрын

Ahhh ok!! That makes perfect/terrifying sense haha!!

@user-jz7td9ho8k 5 ай бұрын

Yep..I saw that... bus are in a competition to get new passenger.. crazy driving..lol

@TheCoolflameboi 4 ай бұрын

@@DanHarmon123 I think that one of the colors represents private owned busses and the other is the state owned one. Got told this by a local so I think its true! =)

@chamika1975 3 ай бұрын

@@TheCoolflameboi Red color ones are the state owned SLTB (Sri Lanka Transport Board) and other ones are privately owned buses. Yes, there is always competition among the buses to get passengers. The competition is not only between SLTB and private buses. There is competition among the private buses as well. Say for example, there are buses from Galle to Colombo and Matara to Colombo on the same route. If two buses going in the same direction are close to each other, there will be always be competition between them to get more passengers. It is very scary. You got be very careful when you are on the road in Sri Lanka.

@icedrum555 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the awesome guide!

@DanHarmon123 5 ай бұрын

No stress! Stoked you found it helpful :))

@fitba88 6 ай бұрын

Awesome! 🔥🔥🔥

@DanHarmon123 6 ай бұрын

Thank you :))

@Bigd0gg Ай бұрын

Awesome report!

@DanHarmon123 Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@elenadaenen4087 4 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for your video!! I will be there around the 24th of March till the 6th of April. Do you think I could go to Arugam bay already or it is too early?

@trex-cg6bb 4 ай бұрын

Hi Dan, do you happen to know anything about the scuba diving in south Sri Lanka? And if there is any way to combine that with intermediate level surfing??

@woobie1999 3 ай бұрын

hey my friend. thank you thank you thank you. What do you think about april time for short boarder/?

@gabrieledidato3843 4 ай бұрын

Hey mate loved watching the vid! Arrived in mirissa today; I usually ride 3-4ft waves on a short board; and still perfecting my turns; do you think these waves are decent for that? Can u recommend any surf school/locals that are cheap to help improve ? Cheers

@krishnaveganathar 6 ай бұрын

In India I find that putting your hand out as if it to say “NO”, works really well. 🤚. We are definitely going.

@DanHarmon123 6 ай бұрын

Ahh ok!! Good advice :))

@craigsmith333 4 ай бұрын

Hey Dan, great video as always. Thinking of going in April 2024, would you go South or East Coast? Seems like a crossover month. Tempted to say East.

@zuma3334 2 ай бұрын

Hi Craig I’m going in able also. Sounds like east coast should do it. Keep me posted and I can do the same

@justjackman 5 ай бұрын

For anyone with a shortboard I’d recommend you bring it. The rentals on the south coast are old and battered for the most part. Big mistake not taking my own board

@DanHarmon123 5 ай бұрын

Hey mate!! That's good to know, thanks for the advice :)

@hendrikjurrienankoscholten2594 7 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Question though, does Arugam bay only have rights? Or are there some lefts around as well?

@DanHarmon123 6 күн бұрын

Hmm, I think it's all rights!!

@ulrikeschuldt5851 5 ай бұрын

Precious 🎐 helpful Appreciate Thank you very much 💎

@DanHarmon123 5 ай бұрын

No worries! Stoked you enjoyed the video :))

@chaddutoit4394 3 ай бұрын

Nice! Where’s the best place to stay for an advanced surfer in April? And a entertaining nightlife if waves are flat.

@DanHarmon123 3 ай бұрын

April you've gotta head to Arugam Bay! Start of the season there and I think the nightlife is decent...

@geosmi0 Ай бұрын

Is it easy to buy a decent board at Arugam bay/

@lesliepreston8898 6 ай бұрын

Hi Dan, What are your thoughts on going to a surf school there for a week or two, or having surf lessons from a local?

@DanHarmon123 5 ай бұрын

Yeah, definitely a good shout! Check out Weligama, there are heaps of surf schools there :)

@user-uz9sc4fu3b 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Dan! good tips! is there any shop for renting or buying a good high performance shortboard? im going to the south now on december and i am not with my surfboards

@DanHarmon123 6 ай бұрын

Hey mate! Thank you! I'm not sure about high-performance boards, there are some surf shops in Hikkaduwa and Weligama, but not sure if they stock new boards or latest models!!

@DanHarmon123 6 ай бұрын

You can definitely get some older second hand ones though, from other surfers who might leave boards :)

@justjackman 5 ай бұрын

I am on the south coast now. If you have your own shortboard I’d recommend you bring it. The boards here are battered. No chance of finding a rental even close to new. You’ll be lucky to find anything that’s even the size you want

@noahstephanou-lazarus1168 6 ай бұрын

very cool. Can you do one on South Africa?

@DanHarmon123 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Yes, I'm going to make a budget breakdown of SA and hope to go there later next year!! :)

@tommoore8409 Ай бұрын

@@DanHarmon123 I travelled the whole(ish) SA coast from Durban to Namibia solo in 2000, would be keen to see/watch an update!

@mojo_heezy 3 ай бұрын

what's the train called in Colombo to Weligama? I'm going there on Saturday and I'm confused which train I should take. Thanks

@DanHarmon123 3 ай бұрын

Hi mate! I'm not sure of the name! But just head to the station and you'll be able to find out by asking! There's one that just goes along the South coast :)

@mojo_heezy 3 ай бұрын

@@DanHarmon123 Thanks for the quick response!

@michaelrobinson5268 6 ай бұрын

Where would you go in the world for world class waves, low crowds, great food? There would have I be more to do than just surfing.

@DanHarmon123 6 ай бұрын

Hey Michael!! Good question. For me, Sri Lanka would be a decent option for that mix, otherwise, Peru has so many sick things to do (hiking and sites) and fun waves. You'd have to explore outside of the major surf towns though to surf anything uncrowded, but there are thousands of miles of coastline over there!!

@michaelrobinson5268 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the reply. I like the look of Sri Lanka. The thing is October is really my best month to travel and I don't want to go all that way for shoulder season mess. I was In Peniche in October. I had some great waves and there is tons of peaks and no crowds. But the town was too quiet for the rest of the non surfing family. Great contect as always. Cheers. @@DanHarmon123

@surfermag_ 3 ай бұрын

You could give Morocco a try. If October is the best month for you to travel Morocco has a combination of good swell and still warm water that time of the year 🤙🏾

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@yardenifrachhaimovich8172 4 ай бұрын

Hi Dan, once again great video! I'm travelling to sri lanka in five days and I'm unsure where to stay in order to enjoy the surf and the nightlife as well. Can you please reccomend me the best place to surf as an advanced surfer? Not including arugam of course because it's not the time of the year.

@DanHarmon123 4 ай бұрын

Hi mate!! Epic. I'd say in Midigama or down in Hikkaduwa will be your best bet!! There are a few good beachies/reefs in these areas which are pretty consistent!!