Ride a Wave Surf School in Weligama, Sri Lanka: Unique Flavor of Surfing

Experience a unique flavor of surfing at Ride a Wave Surf School in Weligama, Sri Lanka. Embrace nature, practice mindfulness, receive personalized coaching, and connect with the local culture.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Weligama - A surf activity refers to the act of participating in surfing, which involves riding waves using a surfboard. It encompasses all the actions and experiences related to engaging in the sport of surfing. A surf activity typically includes the following elements:\n\n1. Preparation: Before heading out into the water, participants will need…
What's Included
  • Complimentary king coconut for students
  • Beach bed access
  • Rash guard included
  • Surfboard provided
Additional Information

At Ride a Wave, we pride ourselves on offering a unique flavor of surfing that sets us apart from the rest. We strive to create an experience that goes beyond simply riding waves and connects our students with the true essence of the ocean and the sport. Here’s a description of our activity’s unique flavor of surfing:
1.Embracing Nature
2.Mindfulness and…

Location
Weligama
Ride a wave Surf School, Weligama By Pass Rd, Weligama, Sri Lanka Look for the big sign board that says "Ride a wave Surf School" 400m from Weligama Town on Weligama By Pass Road or 150m from Marriot Weligama.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Nicola1111
Jul 12, 2025
Ride a wave surf school with Shan - First time surfing. I had two lessons, if I were here for longer I would have done it every day! So much fun, even falling off. I had Shan as my instructor, he was kind, professional, patient and on my second lesson I stood up and managed to surf. The waves are kind to beginners and water shallow with soft sand under, no rocks or stones. I’m so pleased my first surfing experience was in Sri Lanka and recommend anyone to come here to enjoy the good people, the good food and the good vibes on Weligama beach
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Veerled248
Jul 3, 2025
Fantastic surf school - It was a very educational day with all kinds of tips and tricks to board better. Safety plan was well explained, they speak good English and the teacher always had an eye on you.
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Pravir2003
Jul 2, 2025
Best surf school - Been coming here for the last two years and the school has been amazing! Shan and the guys take care of you throughout the session so well. Absolutely love it!
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267nadunid
Jun 21, 2025
Surfing - Highly recommended surf school ! Me and my friend aren't good at swimming and we were bit nervous at the beginning as first timers but our instructor was good and he gave us a small training with all the instructions before and he was with us the whole time We did surfing for two days with them Great experience!
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Asiatrip2k15
Jun 9, 2025
Best surf instructors on the island - Great surf school. It’s actually been my second time here. Chill and very professional instructors. If you are a beginner, intermediate or even a pro, they got you covered 🙌🏻
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Claireah6310vh
May 8, 2025
Best surfing experience - I took lessons with Shan, he was recommended from my surf instructor I had in India. What an amazing experience. Shan is really nice, patient and he made me go from foamy to hard top board. I would only recommend but going to Ride a wave. The owner is an angel and so are the other instructors.
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Niina_ho
May 1, 2025
My favourite surf school in Weligama ☺️ - The whole team is always friendly and in a good mood. The boards are in great condition and the lessons really pay attention to clean technology – that really helped me. Clear recommendation for anyone who wants to learn to surf or improve! Thanks for everything!
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Andreapz3702fs
Apr 6, 2025
Surf - We had fantastic 4 days surf lessons at ride a wave. Guys there where absolutely brilliant and our surfing improved a lot with there help. Very appreciate how seriously they considered safety as well as insuring we had lot of fun out in the water!!!! Hope to have more lessons with them in future and would 110% recommend 👌 Andrea & David
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Amyem9225uu
Apr 4, 2025
Awesome first surf experience with lovely people 😊 - We had 2 amazing lessons at ride a wave. Can’t recommend more ! Hasa our instructor made the experience! His helpful tips made the impossible possible! We were recommended this surf school by our accommodation as at Ride a wave they really want you to learn (and not just chuck you in the water with a dream!) this is so true and our surfing was the highlight of Weligama! Thank you so much !
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T931hmjuliaa
Apr 4, 2025
The best surf school I’ve experienced so far - There’s real guidance, personalized advice, and amazing support from the coach. In just three sessions, I was already able to paddle up, all while feeling safe and confident. They place strong emphasis on safety, which really helps you feel comfortable in the water, even when you’re far out. Also, be ready for their sense of humor, they can be pretty sarcastic at times! Don’t be surprised if they make fun of you a little, it’s always good-natured and part of the fun. They’re super friendly and genuinely want you to improve. Highly recommended!
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From $22
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).