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Windsurfing

East coast is the place when you come for surfing, between May and September is the period when the wind is at its strongest. Arugam Bay on the east coast is, in particular, the Sri Lanka's best beach for surfing especially the surfing season (between April and September) when the town and the beach get the most crowded. Some beaches, however, in the southwestern coast such as Hikkaduwa are also popular for good surfs; in fact, Hikkaduwa is a long time favorite for international surfers. Surfing gears such as surfboards, boogie boards, and wetties can be hired in the shops beside the beaches. Second hand gears are also available.

Beware of the sharp coral on the southwestern coast, especially, on Hikkaduwa beach where the coral sanctuary is in place. Striking a coral may cause an unpleasant pain to a person and fatality to the coral. If you are unfamiliar with surfing or with the beach in particular, ask someone reliable about which spots to avoid. Currents in Hikkaduwa, and other beaches on southwestern coast, can be hazardous to surfers. Stay alert and cautious at all times.

Windsurfing, on the other hands, gains its most popularity mostly on western coast of the island. Top-end hotels in the main west coast beach resorts are the only places that rent windsurfers. The best spot is Bentota where several outfits nearby hire out windsurfing equipments and provide lessons.