THE SRI LANKA SURF EXPERIENCE
A rare surf experience full of tropical waves, wild beauty, and authentic moments.
The way surf travel was meant to be.
Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
for Beginner to Intermediate adult surfers ready to experience surfing with depth, clarity and true progress
September 5-13 , 2026
In the unspoiled Sri Lankan East Coast
Picture this: dawn light filtering through palm leaves, the sound of waves rolling gently onto sand.
A handful of boards line the beach, ready for a morning session guided by people who know this coastline deeply.
Now, picture what this isn't.
It's not twenty people being pushed into waves by a coach half your age. It's not recycled drills or cookie-cutter lessons.
It's not a "camp" that repeats the same week, every week, every year.
This is different.
We don't run camps - we craft experiences.
This trip is designed for a small group of adults who want something more:
surf progress, authentic experiences, and an unforgettable journey through Sri Lanka's culture, coastline, and community.
Not a surf camp. Not a retreat.
Something else entirely.
Apply now to join our curated 9 day surf experience in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
guided by Andrew's Coaching Framework, refined through 43 years of surfing, 17 years of professional coaching, and over 8,000 client transformations worldwide.
Surfing is just the beginning
Sri Lanka's East Coast. Unspoiled. Unhurried. Unforgettable.
Far from crowds and cookie-cutter camps, Arugam Bay remains one of the last truly authentic surf destinations of Sri Lanka.
Lush jungle, warm water, and a rhythm that still feels untouched. Elephants roaming on the streets while you go to surf.
On September 5-13, 2026, a small group of adult surfers will join us for 9 days of precision coaching, cultural immersion, and connection.
We don't repeat the same program every week.
Each retreat is crafted once, built around the people who join.
Every guest is known by name, every lesson designed specifically for their body, mindset, and goals.
AS FEATURED IN
8,000+ clients coached
One week equals six months of standard progress
A day in one of our Surf Trips
The way surf travel was meant to be.
Across the world, surf travel has become predictable.
Crowded lessons. Recycled programs. The same coaching model delivered week after week, regardless of who stands in the water.
Progress plateaus not because people lack talent, but because the method never adapts to them.
We built our coaching around the opposite idea: that precision and presence create transformation.
Andrew Goodman has surfed for over four decades and coached for seventeen years, guiding more than 8,000 clients worldwide.
His teaching has been featured in Surfer Magazine for redefining how adults learn, combining scientific clarity with intuitive observation.
Each guest receives guidance shaped by their physiology, mindset, and learning style. No templates, no repetition, no noise.
Alongside him, Eleonora Fiorini curates every layer of the experience, from travel flow to fun, ensuring that guests feel both challenged and supported.
Guests from our surf experiences describe her coordination and cultural insight as “exceptional.”
Together, we’ve created an approach that feels different because it is different: attentive, intelligent, and deeply personal.
Where most instruction ends with information, ours begins with understanding.
Our Coaching Framework
and why our guests progress faster
Our system integrates five proprietary methods developed for adult learners who value precision, safety, and lasting progress.
1. The Wave Language Method™
Transforms ocean observation into a readable system. You'll know what the waves are doing, where to position, and why-so you stop guessing and start anticipating.
2. The Physics-First Coaching Method
Based on biomechanics and hydrodynamics, this approach teaches movement that conserves energy and accelerates retention.
3. The Body-Led Customization Method
Adapts your surf technique to your specific body, age, and mobility. No forced formulas-just movement that fits you.
4. The Video Analysis Feedback Loop
Daily recorded sessions reviewed in real time. Within five days, you'll see measurable improvements equivalent to three months of generic instruction.
5. The Beginner Surf License Approach
A structured framework for ocean literacy-so you leave knowing how to assess conditions, identify safe zones, and surf independently.
These five systems lock together like gears: body, physics, awareness, repetition, confidence.
They turn progress from chance into certainty.
The Experience
a journey through waves, local culture and connection
This isn’t a week spent in one place.
It’s a nine day journey through the heart and the waves of Sri Lanka.
From the inland hills of Wellawaya to the tropical waves of Arugam Bay, and finally the wild savannahs of Yala.
Each day layers surf progression, authentic local experiences, and adventure.
The Itinerary
September 05 - 13 , 2026
Day 01 - Arrival in Wellawaya: Slow Beginnings
Your journey begins far from the coast, in the fertile fields of Wellawaya.
After landing in Colombo, we’ll be waiting for you in the arrival hall with smiles and stoke.
Our local and very expert guide will welcome us and after a 3 hour drive in our private van we’ll arrive to a quiet eco-retreat surrounded by rice paddies.
The pace here is slow by design - an intentional pause before the surf.
In the evening, join a sustainable farm walk on the property, discovering how local communities live in harmony with the land.
After dinner, an optional guided night walk reveals the sounds and movement of Sri Lanka's nocturnal wildlife - fireflies, soft rustles, and the gentle hum of nature.
Overnight at Jetwing Kaduruketha.
Day 02 - Waterfall Morning, Coastal Arrival
After breakfast, the journey continues toward the coast, stopping first at Diyaluma Falls - one of the island's most stunning natural cascades.
Swim in the clear pools beneath the falls, surrounded by lush forest and mist.
By afternoon, the landscape opens, palms replace pines, and the scent of salt begins to rise.
Welcome to Arugam Bay - your surf base for the next four days.
After settling into our boutique hotel, you'll have your first surf session with Andrew - a gentle introduction to the rhythm of tropical waves and the foundation of our coaching week.
Overnight at Hideaway Heritage Hotel, Arugam Bay.
Days 03 to 06 - Surf Immersion and Island Flow
Each morning begins with a quiet ritual: warm light, a light breakfast, and the sound of the ocean just steps away.
Then it's time to paddle out.
Surf sessions are guided by Andrew, supported by another qualified coach and local insider guide who knows every hidden break and reef along this coastline.
We explore the off the beaten track point breaks that make Arugam Bay legendary - gentle enough for learning, dynamic enough for transformation.
After the surf, you'll review your footage in our video analysis workshops, translating what you see into what you feel.
These are the moments when technique becomes instinct.
Afternoons are yours to unwind or explore.
Join a private Sri Lankan cooking class led by local chefs, stretch into a yoga session, or indulge in a traditional Ayurveda treatment offered at our hotel.
Some afternoons, we simply rest - reviewing clips over fresh tropical fruit and the hum of cicadas.
Evenings unfold naturally.
Dinner might be grilled fish at a beach shack, laughter over coconut curries (our favourites!!), or quiet reflection at sunset with the group.
By midweek, connection feels effortless - a gathering of people who arrived as strangers and now share a rare sense of belonging.
That's what happens in our surf trips, you arrive as strangers and you leave with family.
Overnights at Hideaway Heritage Hotel, Arugam Bay.
Day 07 - One more Surf Session + Farewell to the Ocean, Journey South
After breakfast, you'll head out for your final surf session - one last ride to anchor the progress and independence you've built over the week.
Later that morning, we depart Arugam Bay for Tissamaharama, a peaceful village bordering Yala National Park.
This is the decompression phase - a beautiful closing chapter to your journey.
The evening is unhurried: rest, dine, reflect.
Overnight at Kithala Resort, Tissamaharama.
Day 08 - Safari Dawn
This morning begins before sunrise with a jeep safari through Yala National Park, home to elephants, leopards, and rare tropical birds.
It's a grounding experience - an encounter with the raw pulse of Sri Lanka's wilderness before returning to modern life.
We’ll then return to the hotel to freshen up before making our way back to the west coast.
After the wild quiet of Yala and the golden coastlines of Arugam Bay, the journey draws to a gentle close.
We return to Colombo for one final evening together - a last dinner shared, stories exchanged, and the kind of laughter that only happens when people have truly lived something remarkable side by side.
Day 09 - Goodbye, but not for long
Today we say our goodbyes.
Flights depart at different times, hugs are long, and promises to stay connected are real - because they always are.
What began as a surf experience has become a circle of friendship, one that continues well beyond Sri Lanka's shores.
For those who wish to linger a little longer, we offer an optional custom extension - a tailor made continuation designed around what you most crave: more surf, cultural immersion, or quiet recovery before reentering your routine.
Our time in Sri Lanka ends not with goodbye, but with expansion.
Inclusions & Investments
Inclusions
• 9 days across three iconic Sri Lankan landscapes, from the waterfalls of Wellawaya to the waves of Arugam Bay and the wild expanse of Yala.
• Boutique accommodation throughout the trip - including Heritage Rooms at Hideaway Arugam Bay, Jetwing Kaduruketha in Wellawaya, and Kithala Resort near Yala National Park.
• Daily breakfast featuring locally sourced tropical produce.
• 6 surf coaching days blending in water practice, video analysis, and wave reading sessions + technique refinement.
• Airport transfers and all internal travel within the itinerary, including surf transportation in Arugam Bay to go to different spots, jeep safari, and guided experiences throughout the trip.
• Wild life Safari in Yala National Park - encounter Sri Lanka's wild heart.
• Waterfall excursion in Wellawaya
• Dedicated local guide providing insider access to authentic experiences throughout our stay.
• Pre-trip preparation group call and private WhatsApp support
Investment
Waitlist Rate (limited availability)
€2,699 per person - Shared Room
Regular Rate
€2,859 per person - Shared Room
Payment plan available - available by enquiry
Dates : September 5-13 , 2026
Pick up from Colombo Airport
Spaces are intentionally limited to preserve the personal atmosphere and safety standards that define all our trips.
Optional Add-Ons
• Upgrade to Deluxe Bungalow at Hideaway - €200 per person
• Single Use Room - available by enquiry
• Custom trip extension - available by enquiry
• Surf board rental - available by enquiry
Who this is for
This experience is for adults surfers who want to make progress in their surfing, who are looking for authentic local adventures and who prefer curated surf experiences over standard surf camps
You may be a beginner who wants to improve safely and effectively, or an intermediate surfer progressing to catching waves past the impact zone.
Or you're already catching green waves and you want to work on your turns, your timing and your positioning.
You want feedback that fits you, not a template.
You value small groups, meaningful travel, and personal connection.
You love surf communities but you're done with 20 year old surf coaches who catch more waves than you during your lesson.
If you've ever felt unseen, rushed, or out of place in surf schools, this experience was built for you.
Frequently asked questions
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9 days that redefine what surf travel can be
surf progression, uncrowded waves and authentic local experiences
Each day of this experience was built around intention.
You'll make long lasting progress in your surfing, connect deeply with places and people, and rediscover what it feels like to move through the world at the perfect pace - not hurried, not hesitant, but wholly present.
Your Host
ANDREW GOODMAN
With over 43 years of surfing experience and 17 years of professional coaching, Andrew brings a depth of experience that few in the surf world possess.
His approach combines technical precision, intuitive observation, and a calm confidence built through decades in the water.
Andrew personally guides every guest through the pillars of progression - from technique and wave reading to mindset and decision making.
Andrew he is known for his ability to identify the shortest path to improvement, and he helps surfers achieve visible, measurable progress in a remarkably short time.
His students describe his coaching as clear, intelligent, and transformative - the kind that stays with you long after you leave. the water.
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