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Ride Your First Wave
With Confidence

Welcome to Rizi's Surf School Arugam Bay

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Beginner Surf Lessons

Perfect if you've never surfed before – master the basics of surfing with us. 

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Group Lessons

For those who want to share great waves with great people and make great memories together. 

Our Surf Lessons

Find your perfect FIT

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Intermediate Coaching

Improve your surfing skills with personalized coaching.

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Private Lessons

Suitable for surfers of all levels, whether beginners or experienced surfers.

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Experience the magic of surfing in Arugam Bay - Sri Lanka's most famous surf destination:

Whether you're standing up on a surfboard for the very first time or working on your turns and wave selection,

me and my team will help you progress faster while enjoying the best waves Arugam Bay has to offer.

Why Surf With Us?

Over 14 years teaching and 20+ years surfing experience

At Rizi’s Surf School, you’ll learn from experienced, ISA-certified local instructors who know Arugam Bay inside out.

We offer lessons for every skill level, with coaching tailored to your experience and goals in a safe, supportive environment that builds confidence and ocean awareness. You’ll surf the best spots for your ability and the day’s conditions, using premium boards and rash guards included with every lesson, and you can even capture lasting memories of your surfing experience to take home with you.

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Students practicing surf lessons at Arugam Bay surf school
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what other customers liked about us

ivan i.

"What a wonderful experience! Rizi and his team are incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and dedicated. Our two children were in the best of hands - safety was his top priority! Highly recommended!"

julia R.

"Rizi is a great surf instructor and is wonderful with kids. He has a really nice team that supports him, and he always knows the best spot!"

tom l.

"I did 3 surfing lessons with Rizi’s and i can promise to you people, it’s the best surfing teacher of Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka and maybe world !! He gaves me his time to learn at my feeling and it was so nice"

kato l.

"We absolutely loved the surf lessons from the most passionate funny Rizi! He is so enthusiastic, can surf like the best and explains very clearly how to surf. We learned a lot from him. "

Ready to Catch Your (First) Wave?

Book your surf lesson today and discover why Arugam Bay is one

of the best places in the world to learn surfing.

Surf. Learn. Explore. Enjoy.

Rizi's Surf School Arugam Bay

Contact

How to find us

We’re located on Main Street, Panama Rd in the heart of Arugam Bay, just a short walk from the Salty Rock Surf Point.

Get in touch

Drop by our surf shop to book lessons, rent boards, grab a Rizi’s Surf School shirt or simply hang out and talk story about the waves.

Phone

For questions or bookings, reach us on +94 74 041 1540.

Opening hours

We’re open daily from 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM and our surf lessons run from sunrise to sunset.

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