Best places: Surf schools in Southern Province

Relaxed rooms with private balconies, plus a rooftop restaurant/bar & an outdoor pool.

👍👍 Best surf instructor in Mirissa! Chuty is a funny guy, professional coach and really good surfer! 🤴🏾 If you want to learn or improve your surf, he’s the right person here!

👍👍 While traveling Sri Lanka, I spent one week at Layback in Weligama for a surf and yoga camp. I’m only one week, I made so much progress in my surfing! They work with small groups with multiple instructors, so it almost felt like a private class sometimes. What also really helped improving my surfing...

👍👍 Such an incredible location matched only by the hosts! So much fun, real chilled out vibe, incredible surfing, best week ever!! Def recommend, can't wait to go back!

👍 I spent a week at the surf and yoga retreat. I enjoyed my stay at the camp and got to know a lot of nice people. :) The camp is in a quiet and nice location near the Coconut Tree Hill and is surrounded by a small jungle. However, it doesn't look as nice as in the photos and everything (including th...

Serene, resort with spa treatments, beach access & dining, plus surfing & yoga classes.

👍👍 I had my 1st experience from this surfe school. Very familiar coaches and each person can get each coaches. He had very clear instructions, patient with us and he ensured we were doing it safely. I highly recommend this place to have you unforgettable surfing experience. I will definitely be back fo...

👍👍 Came during off-peak season and got the whole beach to myself. Surf coach was great if you payed attention and listened to feedback. Learning how to surf for the first time and was able to standup to ride small waves within the hour.

👍👍 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...

Basic rooms in a humble hotel offering a restaurant with sea views, plus surfing & yoga lessons.

👍👍 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 ☺️

👍👍 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...

👍👍 Amazing place… they having nice instructors and nice equipments. It was my first dive. Had a amazing and safe experience with them. It was 1 hour primary training about technics. Then boat ride was around 20 mins and we was underwater around whole 45mins with was so amazing. Had a amazing and safe...

👍👍 Great place for amature surfers and surf lessons. Not very crowded.

👍👍 My favorite cafe in Ahangama! The views are amazing, you can take a quick dip in the ocean between coffee and breakfast - I recommend you do, it gets really hot under the roof! The food is delicious and the staff is so friendly🙏🏼🙏🏼 Great place to do a bit of work as well and watch the surfers ou...

Simple rooms, a terrace & free breakfast in a casual surf-focused guesthouse close to the beach.

Modest beachfront lodging featuring breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus surfing & yoga lessons.

👍👍 We rent boards here, it’s a great place, the guys who work there are very nice. You can also take a clean rashguard for free to avoid getting burned in the sun. I also decided to take a lesson to get to a higher level, they helped me find mistakes and correct them.

👍👍 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