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Pottuvil Point, Arugam Bay
Welcome to Mango Resorts & Spa
Arugam Bay Surfing
Mango Surf School
Surfing Is More Than A Sport
At Mango Surf School, surfing is more than just a sport—it's a lifestyle, a passion, and an unforgettable experience. Located in the heart of Arugam Bay, just moments from the renowned waves of Whiskey Point, we offer professional surf coaching for beginners, intermediate surfers, and advanced riders looking to refine their technique and elevate their performance.
Our surf school is led by Tal, an internationally certified surf instructor from Israel whose extensive experience, technical expertise, and genuine passion for surfing have helped countless students build confidence and progress in the water.
Complementing our international expertise is a dedicated team of locally certified surf instructors, each bringing invaluable knowledge of Arugam Bay's unique surf conditions and a commitment to helping every student achieve their goals.
Whether you are stepping onto a surfboard for the very first time or looking to perfect advanced manoeuvres, our personalised coaching approach ensures that every lesson is safe, enjoyable, and tailored to your individual ability and ambitions.
Coaching For Every Level
Find Your Way Into The Waves
Beginners
Learn the fundamentals, build confidence and experience the excitement of riding your first waves.
Intermediate Surfers
Develop your technique, improve your positioning and make better use of the waves around Arugam Bay.
Advanced Riders
Refine your technique and work towards improving advanced manoeuvres and overall performance.
Our Surf Programmes
Choose Your Surf Experience
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Surf Discovery Session
Perfect for those looking to experience surfing for the first time or improve specific skills, our 2-hour coaching sessions are designed to accommodate all ability levels. Learn the fundamentals, build confidence, and enjoy the thrill of riding your first waves under expert guidance.
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Progressive Surf Course
Our comprehensive 12-hour coaching programme is ideal for surfers seeking structured progression. Covering everything from ocean awareness and surf safety to paddling techniques, wave selection, positioning, and advanced manoeuvres, this course is designed to help you achieve measurable improvement and maximise your time in the water.
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Private Coaching Experience
For guests seeking personalised attention, our private surf coaching sessions are fully customised to your individual goals, skill level, and preferred pace of learning. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced surfer, our instructors will create a programme specifically tailored to your needs.
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Guided Free Surf Sessions
Designed for confident surfers who wish to explore the region's renowned surf breaks, our Guided Free Surf Sessions provide local expertise, wave selection advice, and in-water guidance while allowing you the freedom to surf at your own pace. It's the perfect way to discover Arugam Bay's legendary waves with the support of experienced local knowledge.
Surf Arugam Bay
Learn, Improve & Enjoy The Waves
From your first experience on a surfboard to structured progression and advanced technique development, Mango Surf School offers a personalised way to experience surfing in Arugam Bay.
Our instructors combine professional coaching with local knowledge of the area's surf conditions, helping you make the most of your time in the water while keeping your sessions safe, enjoyable and focused on your goals.
Whether you are visiting Arugam Bay for your first surf experience or returning to improve your riding, choose the programme that matches your ability and the kind of experience you want from the waves.
Mango Surf Shuttle
Follow The Waves Across Arugam Bay
Our exclusive Mango Surf Shuttle takes you from Whiskey Point to the best surf breaks across Arugam Bay every day. Rather than staying at one location, we follow the conditions and take you to where the waves are at their best.
From beginners learning their first pop-up to experienced surfers chasing clean breaks, we make sure you're surfing the right spot at the right time.
Guests staying at Mango Resorts & Spa enjoy complimentary surf shuttle transfers throughout their stay. Visitors from around Arugam Bay are also welcome to join the shuttle for just Rs. 1,000 per person.
To keep you refreshed between sessions, the shuttle offers chilled drinks, fresh juices, bottled water, and light refreshments for purchase at affordable prices.
More Than Surfing
Make Your Arugam Bay Surf Trip Complete
Comfortable Stay
Stay at Mango Resorts & Spa near Whiskey Point during your surf trip.
Surf Lessons
Choose professional coaching for your ability and surfing goals.
Surf Shuttle
Travel from Whiskey Point to surf breaks across Arugam Bay.
Local Experiences
Enjoy more of Arugam Bay beyond the waves during your stay.
Start Your Surf Experience
Ready to Ride the Waves of Arugam Bay?
Whether you're stepping onto a surfboard for the first time, working on your technique or exploring the surf breaks around Arugam Bay, Mango Surf School offers personalised coaching and local surf knowledge to make your time in the water memorable.
Book Your Surf Experience