Sri Lanka

The spots on the south and east coasts, from Hikkaduwa to Arugam Bay, with the wave type, bottom, level and season for each one. And what to do out of the water: cities, temples, safaris and where to stay. A 24-page guide and a map with 33 places.

A sheet for every spot, with the right season for each coast

Where to stay close to the waves

Cities, temples and safaris for flat days

€14Buy the guide

Secure payment with Stripe. The guide and the map link arrive by email straight after.

What you get

Phone guide

24 pages with the spots, when to go, the cities, what not to miss and where to stay.

Map in Google Maps

33 places, from the spots to the hotels, on a map you open on your phone from the link in the guide.

2026 edition

Checked before this edition. If you find something that’s changed, write to me and I’ll send you the new version.

Inside the guide

4 of 24 pages

The guide

Two coasts, one island

The south coast has waves from November to April, the east coast from May to October. The guide tells you where to go in the month you travel.

The spots, in the water and when to gop. 7

Out of the waterp. 15

Citiesp. 16

Don’t missp. 18

Where to stayp. 21

Planning your tripp. 23

Marlene walking out of the water with her board, among fishing boats in Sri Lanka

Who made this guide

I made this guide after surfing both coasts of Sri Lanka. It has what you need to know before you go: which coast to be on each month, which spots suit your level and where to sleep near the waves.

I’m a travel journalist and I write for magazines in Portugal and abroad. I’ve been to Sri Lanka four times, and on three of those trips I was taking groups of travellers with me.

Marlene

Questions

What level is it for?

For people who already surf. Each spot sheet gives the level, from beginner to advanced. Weligama, for example, is full of surf schools.

How do I get the guide?

By email, straight after you pay, with the guide as a PDF and the map link. If it hasn’t arrived within ten minutes, check your spam folder or write to me at info@marleneonthemove.com.

Do I need data on my phone?

Not to read the guide: the PDF stays saved on your phone. The map opens in Google Maps and needs data. The guide has a link to a discounted eSIM.

Can I print it?

You can, but it was designed for a phone screen. Each page is one phone screen.

What language is it in?

English and Portuguese. You get both versions.