Hidden gems: Surf schools in Ja Ela

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Ja Ela. This list contains 50 places from Surf school category.

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Soul Temple. Surfing School
Surf school
👍👍 I've taken lessons at a local place before, but they can't even come close to the experience I've had here. Victor is an exceptional instructor and an expert in his field. During our private lesson, Victor provided us with a detailed theoretical explanation, covering topics such as the anatomy of a...
5.00 (119 reviews) (~135.08 km from centre)
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Wavy Green Surf School
Surf school
👍👍 Tharak is the best teacher in Sri Lanka!!! Super fun lessons and lots of patience, for beginners too (never surfed before except for twice in Arugam Bay) Highly recommend
5.00 (61 reviews) (~136.2 km from centre)
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AdrenalineLK Adventures
Adventure sports center
👍👍 I did my first ever scuba dive with AdrenalineLK and I couldn't be happier! They were very professional from the start to end. Even helped find accommodation close to the dive centre. Smooth initial training, took time to make us understand about the basics and gave us time to familiarise ourselves...
5.00 (49 reviews) (~123.37 km from centre)
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Kite Center Sri Lanka
Water sports equipment rental service
👍👍 The Kite Center is highly recommendable. The people working there are very open, friendly and always help you out with anything. The rental is in very good condition and you have a lot of kites to choose of. The spot offers a lot: steady wind (we kited every day during 2 weeks) to ride on the ocean...
5.00 (47 reviews) (~120.65 km from centre)
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Harmuni's surf school
Surf school
👍👍 Had two great lessons with Chami here! Really improved my skills and learned a lot new stuff. He is really good at explaining things and cares about safety. Even practiced the turtle roll next to an actual turtle coming up for air 😀🐢 I totally recommend doing a surf lesson here with Chami and the...
5.00 (32 reviews) (~151.63 km from centre)
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Pro Surf School Sri Lanka
Surf school
👍👍 Firdows is a gifted surf instructor with deep knowledge of surfing, ocean and local spots! Truly recommend both for beginners and advanced surfers to improve their skills
5.00 (24 reviews) (~103.12 km from centre)
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Yase surf green room
Surf school
5.00 (18 reviews) (~134.55 km from centre)
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Moon River Surf Bar
Surf school
👍👍 Became my every-day-restaurant after surfing - cozy laid back vibes right next to the beach, very friendly family business, reasonable prices and local food everything I was looking for, recommend the burgers and the fruit shakes ;)
5.00 (15 reviews) (~151.75 km from centre)
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Baysurfmonkey.com (Surf Camp - Surf School And Day Tours)
Surf school
5.00 (13 reviews) (~134.76 km from centre)
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Soul Defender Surf camp
Surf school
👍👍 서핑배우기좋습니다. 가격도 저렴하고 친절합니다. It is good price and good surf lessons here.
5.00 (12 reviews) (~134.78 km from centre)
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Moon Surf Sri Lanka
Surf school
5.00 (10 reviews) (~68.94 km from centre)
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Saltylanka Surf | Travel | Leisure
Surf school
👍👍 The best in sri lanka Best pepole
5.00 (10 reviews) (~113.6 km from centre)
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HEMICA SURF Vegetarier Restaurant
Vegetarian restaurant
5.00 (9 reviews) (~120.65 km from centre)
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Sun & Fun
Surf school
👍👍 Really enjoyed our beginners lesson with Kalu. We didn’t expect to stand up on our boards, but we managed it! Worth the little extra for the longer session and the friendly and professional approach. 😁
5.00 (6 reviews) (~72.51 km from centre)
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Hippy Surf Camp, Sri Lanka
Surf school
👍👍 Best surf school ever! Had lessons 3 years ago and came back this year. January is a very busy time - so i recommend to book lessons before your arrival to hikkaduwa. Amazing instructors!
5.00 (5 reviews) (~107.01 km from centre)
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Ocean Tribe Surf Camp in Sri Lanka | Surf & Yoga Retreat in Sri Lanka
Surf school
👍👍 I stayed at ocean tribe for a week in December 2022, I arrived as a solo traveller but left with new friends and memories. Ocean tribe is a clean, comfortable and modern place nestled between tropical trees and swinging monkeys. The food is healthy, hearty and tasty. The team friendly, fun and accom...
4.90 (144 reviews) (~134.73 km from centre)
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Aloha Sun Surf School
Surf school
👍👍 Awesome time with Jun and Randi! Thanks guys, we had an amazing time. 🌊🏄‍♂️🤙🏼 Definitely recommend this school and beach. Nice cafe nearby too with juices and sandwiches, just a perfect match after the lesson ☺️
4.90 (112 reviews) (~123.6 km from centre)
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Sea Life Guest House | Surf house & Cafe in Madiha
Guest house
👍👍 A recommendation for anyone who wants to learn or improve their surfing! Imke and Shannon have not only created a guesthouse here but also a beautiful place with a great atmosphere. The beginner surf lessons were not only instructive but also great fun. The video analysis after the surf session hel...
$28/night
4.90 (67 reviews) (~142.88 km from centre)
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Surf Spirit Jungle Villa
Villa
👍👍 This has been one of my best weeks ever in my entire life! Sri Lanka is such a warm, safe, colorful and welcoming country and surf spirit retreat is simply its crown jewel. It's a gorgeous villa so close to the shore but still peacefully in land. The teaching and management team is amazing : young,...
4.90 (53 reviews) (~122.09 km from centre)
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Ocean Surf Camp Arugambay
Surf school
👍👍 Whenever you come to Arugambay for surfing, I highly recommend to go visit Ocean Surf Camp which is located at Arugambay Main Street. The owner knows everything about local beaches and take you many good surf points. The instructions are also well trained in surfing. Taking lessons by them for more...
4.90 (51 reviews) (~214.27 km from centre)
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