Hiiii My local guides friends. I’m writing this post after some time. My country was going through a very difficult time and as citizens, we all had a very difficult year 20022. However, we are resilient and we are trying to bounce back.
My country the Island Nation Sri Lanka is a popular tourist destination for many reasons. Beautiful Nature, Wildlife, Ritch and colorful culture, and ancient heritage sites are some of those. Sandy beaches around the country are one of the biggest attractions among those.
We have long beautiful sandy beaches all around the country. However, not all of those beaches are known for Surfing. But we have many great surf spots for beginner to Medium to advanced levels. Weligama is one such great Surfing destination. Actually, Weligama is world-famous for surfing.
Weligama is located in the Southern coast of Sri Lanka and it is about and 2hr drive from the Capital.
Transport
For locals or Tourists, it’s very easy to find different modes of transport to Weligama Surf Beach.
Express Way- Driving
Expressway - Buses
Costal Line Trains ( if you are looking for a laid-back ride along the cost line in a train, Id recommend the train. But it takes twice the time)
Weligama beach is a Natural Bay . That’s what make is uniquely suitable for surfing. They bay creates long and wawes which is suitable for surfing.
What makes it more special is this has a very shallow depth. You could walk into the sea 100m and yet the water level would be up to your Chest level. Becuse of this, Weligama is very famous for Surf beginners. Because you could start learning and practicing in shallow areas. However, if you are an advanced surfer you could go much further and catch amazing waves.
Surf Lessons
There are many surf schools along the beach and there are many good instructors. 1.5hr surf lesson would cost around 12 USD which is pretty affordable. if you don’t want a lesson you could always rent a surfboard for an hour for ~1.2 USD.
There are some places that offer you 1 to 4 weeks of all-inclusive surf packages with accommodations and food and surf lessons. + You have options to choose or combine Yoga Lessons and Surf lessons. This may cost 200-600 USD depending on the package and period
Accommodation
There are plenty of accommodation options around Weligama. From very cheap to luxury villas
Hostels - 6-8 USD (Bed only) 9-12 USD Bed and Breakfast. (With AC) you may find lesser prices (4-5USD) if you are ok with non-AC options.
Regular Double Rooms in lodges - 10-25 USD
Hotel Rooms - 50-60 USD
Luxury Villas/Shallays -75-120 USD
There could be outliers outside these ranges. But on average if you are planning to visit Weligam for a Surf trip you could rely on these numbers.
Food - You could find all kinds of foof around Weligama. From standard English breakfast to Italian Pizzas, Fried Rice, Infamous Kottu Roti, Smoothie bowls to vegan or gluten-free food. You always have local Rice and Curry options everywhere.
The locals are really friendly and will help out with any info and guidance. Safe to travel even during late nights.
Speaking of Nights. usually, there are Parties every night. You can find the designated party location from posters at Restaurants and handouts.
. Sure we will take you to all the beautiful places and of course you could try Surfing, snorkeling, and even Discovery Scuba diving for beginners.
and wish you a Happy New Year !!!