Surf “You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf” — Jon Kabat-Zinn Surfing The official peak surf season in the south-west, around Welligama, is from the end of October to early April. Winds are offshore making clean waves, swells are consistently good and rain is at a minimum. The season…(Read More)
Local Reef Guiding Midigama – Weligama For intermediate to advanced surfers that have not attempted the reefs please check with a local guide before you paddle out. Ram’s Right, Kabalana the Rock, Fisherman’s Reef, Jungle Beach Right, Coconuts to name a few are some of the more challenging breaks in the region with shallow…(Read More)
ISA Level 1 and 2 Surf Teacher Training Introducing Tim Jones. Tim is running International Surfing Association Level 1 and Level 2 Instructor courses at Surf School Sri Lanka. These are different from the normal format too as they will take place over 4 days but will also have a ISA / ILS Water Safety…(Read More)
True intermediate surf coaching is very hard to find but at Surf School Sri Lanka we deliver just that. We coach those of you who are riding your first unbroken waves to surfers with far more experience working on turns and technique. Our coaching opens up and expands your surfing. Our season runs from the…(Read More)
Hire a Self Drive Tuk Tuk PLEASE CONTACT THE HIRE COMPANY DIRECT – Tuktuk Rental By far the easiest way to get around in Sri Lanka and to be connected with the local life is to travel by local tuk-tuk. You can strap your boards on the top (it is illegal on a moped now…(Read More)
Yoga Without doubt complementary to a day’s surfing, on a basic physical level is great to stretch out. Yoga improves balance, flexibility, core strength and deepens breathing. Hatha Yoga is the easiest style to find in the region. The connection you will get by being in the ocean combined with yoga practice can really…(Read More)
Beginners Surf Lessons with Lucky Lion’s Rest Hotel offers daily 90 minute surf lessons. Held at Weligama Bay beach break with Lucky our certified ISA (International Surf Association) English speaking instructor with a life time experience surfing and teaching in Sri Lanka. Intermediate tuition is available for the same fees on some of the…(Read More)
Summer 2018 Lion’s Rest Hotel is hosting three unique and intimate retreats this coming season – don’t miss out! We are the area’s top-rated accommodation, facing directly onto unspoilt beach and the Indian Ocean. It’s the perfect place to reconnect with your Self through yoga and surf. Refresh, rejuvenate, relax and…(Read More)
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Competitive Stilt Fishing Gurubebeila is one of the places you can find a friendly local to challenge you to a bit of stilt fishing. You can always find a way to make it worth their while to lend you some time on their family pitch at daybreak or sunset. Each stilt is carefully positioned in…(Read More)