How do I move my surfboard from south coast to east coast as the monsoon switches

Few practical options. (1) RETURN AND RE-RENT: easiest. Return your south-coast rental, take a regular bus or chauffeur to Arugam, rent a different board there. Many south-coast and east-coast surf shops have informal partnerships and may discount the second rental if you bring a receipt. (2) DEDICATED SURF COURIER: small operators run weekly board-only minibuses between Weligama/Hiriketiya and Arugam Bay in the seasonal switch months (April-May and September-October). Cost 4000-7000 LKR per board one-way, takes 1-2 days. Ask at any surf shop in Hiriketiya or Weligama - the operators are well-known locally. (3) CHAUFFEUR WITH ROOF RACK: if you are driving with a chauffeur anyway, ask if their car has a roof rack; many do. Add 1000-2000 LKR to the day rate. (4) BUS WITH BOARD: technically possible on long-haul buses but they will charge a luggage rate and the board takes damage. Not recommended for nice boards. For most travelers, option (1) is the right answer - simpler and the shops handle it.