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Most surf lessons in Weligama give you 60 minutes session (water + theory). We give you a full 2-hour session — no rushing, no cutting the session short. That extra time is the difference between standing up once and actually surfing.
Sessions start at 6:30 AM when the bay is at its calmest and most uncrowded. You get the best conditions of the day, every single morning.
Groups are capped at 6 guests so every student gets real attention. Your instructor is in the water with you throughout — not watching from the beach. You get immediate feedback on every wave, every pop-up, every turn.
Our lesson bundles let you build on each session day by day. The 5-lesson bundle is the fastest route from never having surfed to riding waves on your own. And if you want to go further, our all-inclusive surf camp adds accommodation, all meals, evening activities and a full week programme — the most complete surf experience in Weligama.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet us at our Surf & Stay Weiligama, conveniently located near the best surf spots. Exact location details will be provided upon booking.
Meet us at our Surf & Stay base, conveniently located near the best surf spots. Exact location details will be provided upon booking. There is a small road in front of the school called Gangarama Road. Walk 20 meters, you will meet a railway crossing, turn left, and walk 50 meters, you will see us
What to expect
YOUR LESSON
Two hours on Weligama Bay with your certified instructor. We start on the beach — stance, paddling, wave reading, and safety — then straight into the water. Your instructor stays with you the entire session, coaching in real time, positioning you for waves and correcting your technique as you go. Most complete beginners are standing up and riding waves independently by the end of the session.
Surfboard and rash vest included. Sessions start at 6:30 AM when the bay is at its glassiest and most uncrowded — the best conditions of the day.
YOUR OPTIONS
Small group lesson — (max 6 guests)
Private 1-on-1 lesson
3-lesson bundle — (Three mornings, surf independently by the end)
5-lesson bundle — (five mornings, surf independently by the end)
Want more than lessons? Our all-inclusive surf camp includes daily lessons, all meals, accommodation, surf video analysis, a Sri Lankan cooking class, a community surf party, and more. See our Weligama Surf Camp listing for 5-day and 8-day packages
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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