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Ideal Learning Conditions at Dewata Beach
We take you to Surfing beach, renowned for its gentle rolling waves and soft sandy seabed. Unlike rocky or reef breaks, this forgiving environment lets you focus on learning your balance and building confidence in complete comfort.
Hands-On In-Water Coaching
You are never left to navigate the waves on your own. Your instructor stays directly in the water with you for the full 90-minute session, guiding your board positioning, timing your wave entry, and giving immediate feedback on every attempt.
Seamless All-Inclusive Setup
We handle all logistics so you can focus on the ride. Everything from round-trip transport between our Unawatuna centre and Dewata Beach to soft-top beginner boards and UV rash guards is fully covered.
First-Timer Success Focus
Our combination of a focused 15-minute dry-land briefing and attentive ocean support is designed to get complete beginners standing up and catching real waves on their very first lesson.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Sun Diving Centre, Unawatuna Beach, Galle, Sri Lanka. Arrival Instructions: Please arrive at Sun Diving Centre 15 minutes prior to your scheduled lesson time to check in. We are located directly on Unawatuna Beach.
What to expect
Before hitting the waves, your instructor leads an engaging 15-minute dry-land training session on the beach. You will learn essential ocean safety rules, how to read incoming swells, efficient paddling techniques, and the critical step-by-step "pop-up" movement needed to transition from your stomach to your feet.
Next comes the best part! For a full 1.5 hours, your dedicated instructor will stay right by your side in the water. They will guide your board into position, give you a helpful push to match the wave’s momentum, and provide instant feedback on your stance to help you stand up. Afterward, we relax with complimentary water and return to the dive centre.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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