Are you planning a surfing trip to Sri Lanka? Let us tell you that Sri Lanka is not only a number 1 kitesurfing destination, but it is also a top-rated surfing paradise. Kalpitiya is the place to kite in Sri Lanka, but it is not the best spot to surf in the island.
If you really want to surf among the best waves on the island, better you head South. You will find countless surfing spots down in the south where you can catch the biggest tubes. Yet, if you are a bloody beginner, here you have our recommended surfing school for your first steps into surfing.
Freedom Surf School, Weligama was established in 2012 by Ruwan Sanjeewa. Before this, Weligama Bay was an over grown jungle. A few locals began experimenting with planks of wood in the ocean and they realised that it was possible to surf and somehow got hold of a surf board. From then on surfing became a craze in Sri Lanka.
Local entrepreneurs like Ruwan hacked down the trees to make a gateway to the ocean, and Weligama Bay surf schools were born. Freedom Surf School sat alongside 4 other Sri Lankan surf schools in Weligama Bay and has blossomed ever since.
Freedom Surf School is now the largest surf school in Weligama Bay. With the largest selection of well-maintained surfboards for all abilities and ages and most importantly, the friendliest and most professional staff, who are ISA qualified. At Freedom, they have the comfiest sunbeds and beanbags and amazing deals for quality surf lessons and Surfboard hire.
Freedom Surf School is locally owned and locally run. Its surf instructors have the best knowledge of the wave conditions in Weligama Bay. At Freedom safety and happiness are key to a successful life and holiday with us in Sri Lanka. All the instructors are professional and lifesaving trained. They really aim to please our customers in their surfing and stay in Sri Lanka.
Do you also need accommodation?
They are extremely excited to have their own Freedom Surf Villa that opened for the 2017 season. The Surf Villa is a home away from home with private rooms, a surf hostel vibe combined with a relaxed surf camp experience. They provide their customers with comfortable and quality accommodation in a peaceful setting, a real home away from home.
Surfing Sri Lanka has never been more fun. Learn to surf with Freedom, and you will not be disappointed. They will give you the confidence to learn the basics of surfing the right way so that you are equipped to go out and tackle waves by yourself. You will progress in your surfing ability through our well-designed surf courses and surf lesson packages, developing your surfing skills from beginner to intermediate in no time at all.
Weligama Bay is ideal for learning to surf with a consistent beach break. They also offer professional surf photography for surf lessons as well as video analysis surf lessons. Freedom Surf School is the best surf school in Weligama Bay for price and quality. We guarantee you the best surf experience in South Sri Lanka.
Thank you to Margarita Kite School for the amazing write up - check out their blog post here