The gentle swell of the Indian Ocean waves offers many opportunities for surfing. Arugam Bay on the east coast is the island’s top surfing location. Its spectacular scenery and challenging breaks are well worth the long journey. The south coast has many secluded spot sites fairly close together allowing you to base yourself in one place and able to try them all. Other top spots for surfing along the coast include Mirissa, Matara, and Pottuvil Point. The best waves are generally around October to May.

Windsurfing can be carried out at many places around the coastline from Negombo to Tangalle. Bentota is the unofficial water-sports capital of the island because aside from its gentle rolling surf and beautiful sandy beaches. it also has a river where beginners can gain valuable experience before heading into the ocean.

Waterskiing, Banana boating, and jet skiing can also be enjoyed in the calm water of the Bentota River and these fun activities offer excitement for all ages and any skill level. Trincomalee on the east coast offers a fantastic alternative for windsurfers when the southwest monsoon brings strong winds and rough seas. Wakeboarding and Kite surfing in Negombo and Hikkaduwa, the increasingly popular thrill-seeking sports of wakeboarding and kite surfing are beginning to take off.

A wide coral reef largely surrounds Sri Lanka’s coastline making it ideal for Diving. An underwater journey into the aquamarine waters of the Indian Ocean rewards you with glimpses of a totally different world, full of astounding color and life. Home to a magical variety of Tropical fish and coral reefs, the calm ocean waters also lay claim to some historic wrecks that offer unusual exploration opportunities. The more laid-back activity of snorkeling is a popular past-time in many Southern coastal areas while Pigeon Island in Nilaveli on the East coast offers some of the best.

Sri Lanka is one of the best places in the world to see blue whales in their natural habitat. Sperm whales, Killer whales, pilot whales, and dolphins are also regularly spotted on Whale watching trips organized from Mirissa on the South coast. Since the continental shelf is at its narrowest close to Dondra Head, Sri Lanka’s Southernmost point, the deep water provides an ideal feeding ground for migrating whales from November to April.

Watching turtles are one of the most interesting things that can be attended near Mirissa because there are many places that can be visited for observing the behavior of turtles. Many turtle hatcheries are located on the beach. It is one great work to protect this endangered animal. Koggala, Habaraduwa, and Weligama are famous places for laying eggs and people do care about those eggs until baby turtles are coming out and when they grow up released into the sea. There are five varieties of turtles that can be seen down south of Sri Lanka. The Southern part of Sri Lanka became the turtle’s finest place for laying eggs and that is why those turtle conservation projects are carried on. Also, guests can attend volunteer basis for the conservation process too. Release the baby turtles into the ocean is a truly amazing thing. The not Sri Lankan government has imposed very strong rules and regulations to protect the animal.