Surf'n Lanka

No wetsuit needed in Sri Lanka thanks to tropical warmth year-round.

Water temperature stays at 27-29°C (80-84°F) throughout the year.

What to wear:

• Boardshorts or bikini is all you need
• A rashguard is highly recommended for sun protection on long sessions

Essential gear for South Coast Sri Lanka:

• Reef boots are essential for low tide reef sessions at Mirissa, Coconuts, and other reef breaks. Urchins cluster on rocks.
• Reef-safe sunscreen (the equatorial sun is intense)
• First aid kit with antiseptic for reef cuts (minor scrapes are common)

Hazards to respect:

• Urchins on reef breaks, particularly at low tide
• Shallow reef at Mirissa's right and Coconuts
• Flying boards at Weligama (busy with surf schools)
• South Coast Sri Lanka has no dangerous currents at the main spots (unlike Arugam Bay)