Tropical Speedways
A new swell’s landed in our Laamu Atoll and we were up early, hunting reef passes. It’s not just about swell angle or wind here—it’s the current that’ll get you. When these massive lagoons fill or drain, the sweep is wild. Paddle out at the wrong time and you’re halfway to Sri Lanka.
We found a clean corner— strong offshore, lining up, no one out. Just us and a couple of turtles. The waves here are fast and hollow, proper reef runners. Not big (3ft-4ft), but playful and punchy. A charter boat drifted by, but that was it for the crowd.
The air’s pushing 33, nights hover around 28, and the lagoon hit 31 yesterday. Tropical wax only, or you’ll be slipping all over the joint.
Laamu delivers. No hustle, no stress—just speed, reef, and warm blue water.
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Laamu
We’ve traded the buzz of South Malé Atoll (hello, Kandooma) for the slow hum of Laamu — a sleepier, more remote corner of the Maldives. Fewer resorts, more local life. We’re now on Mundoo, a tiny island with just 150 legends calling it home. After the 2004 tsunami, most packed up and moved on… but […]
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Kandoomaafushi
Tried to hop from Colombo to Malé… but just as we were about to touch down—wheels practically skimming the tarmac—the pilot hit the gas and pulled us back to Sri Lanka. Storm chaos. Classic island welcome. Eventually, we made it. And yep, Kandooma was worth the weather rollercoaster. The wave here is a playful little […]
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Last Tuk Tuk Outta Ceylon
Just a quick hop across the ditch (1hr flight) and we’re swapping coconut palms for coral reefs — chasing more waves and clear blue water in the Maldives. Sri Lanka… you’ve been wild, raw, exotic and completely alive. We’ve loved our time here. Shooting photos was a dream — there’s always something going on. Every […]
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Lion Rock
In the middle of Sri Lanka’s steamy jungle rises Sigiriya, a 200m-high monolith with lion paws carved into its face and a ruined palace on top. It’s wild to look at—and the backstory is even wilder. Back in 475 AD, Prince Kasyapa wasn’t next in line for the throne. So, he killed his father, stole […]
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Surf to Safari
After trading point breaks at A-Bay, we headed deep into Sri Lanka’s southeastern wilds—Gal Oya National Park, where the real locals weigh five tonnes and don’t need priority on a wave. From the safety of a boat, we watched elephants mow down grasslands like living bulldozers. Wild, revered, and totally free-roaming, these gentle giants are […]
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Wild A-Bay
This place is wild. Raw. Loose—but cool. Let me explain… I jump out of the surf yesterday, still dripping, and hear a rustle in the bushes… strange noise too. Oh, no biggie—just a wild elephant near the car park. They’ve strung up makeshift “fences” (bits of string on poles mimicking electric fences) to keep the […]
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Right On, Arugam
We’ve rolled into Sri Lanka’s grungy, bohemian surf mecca—Arugam Bay. Think of it as their version of Bondi, but with more coconuts, fewer puffer jackets, and a whole lot more right-handers. Perched on the island’s east coast, Arugam lights up this time of year. It’s protected from the wind, in season, and absolutely pumping with […]
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High on Ella
When the idea of Sri Lanka was pitched, it came wrapped in a dreamy combo: surf, culture, jungle hikes, waterfalls, spicy eats, tuk tuk chaos, tea-stained hills—the works. A little wave here, a little wonder there. And wow—Ella. We’re perched 1,000 metres above sea level where the air’s a bit cooler, the views are long, […]
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Sri Lanka Dispatch
In our endless pursuit of coastline and curry, today’s post comes to you from the sunny southwest of Sri Lanka — Weligama and neighbouring Midigama. It’s technically offseason here, so the surf line-up is pretty deserted…but there’s still a wave on offer if you’re keen. It’s a bit wonky, but clean at first light. Peak […]
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Grey Skies, Bumpy Rides
It was a gloomy old start to the day—dark, chilly, and a little wonky. Bondi was serving up head-high+, unruly waves under a thick grey blanket. Not many punters out either… maybe the 9.1° temps at 5am scared ’em off? Winds are now out of the S, blowing 10–15 knots. Tomorrow looks much more playful, […]
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Polar Westerlies
The polar westerlies are still hanging about, and they’ve dragged the mercury down to a brisk 8 degrees at sunrise. Proper frosties on the digits this morning. The good news? The swell’s bounced back into the 3–4 foot range. Bit wild and woolly out there—random peaks all over the place—but if you put in the […]
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Blown to Bits
It’s howling outside. A roaring 30-knot westerly is tearing across Bondi, blowing any hint of swell back to New Zealand. It’s flaaaaaaaaaaat. So flat that only one lone frother gave it a crack this morning… with zero success. These gusty land-breezes will stick around ’til Friday, but good news: the weekend looks surfable again. Swell […]
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