Surf'n Lanka

The review is about a surf school, not a hotel (because we lived elsewhere). While I was in Sri Lanka (December 23), I took 3 surfing lessons (2 successful ones at the Surf'n'Lanka school). Despite the complete lack of surfing experience and age (37 years old), I successfully learned to catch simple waves even on a hardboard. I also learned to distinguish the waves available to me from those on which there is no point in wasting my energy yet) So, in the end, I was able to surf on my own on a rented board. My instructor was Shamal, a very young but still experienced surfer, he was very involved in the training process, tried hard and cheered for me. In addition, he is a very positive and kind guy, it was a pleasure to learn from him. For moments critical for understanding, Shamal involved more experienced colleagues in explanations in order to avoid any misunderstanding - the learning processes in this school are excellent, I highly recommend the Surf'n'Lanka school, they will definitely put you on the board, if this is possible in principle:) Well, in general, Weligama is a great place for beginners, I took my first lesson at another spot, where it was much more difficult for me.
As far as I understand, the prices for English-speaking instructors are similar everywhere in Weligama (in December they were 5,000 rupees per lesson (1.5 hours) and 500 per hour of rental, which is approximately $15.5/$1.5, respectively.

My family loved our week with Surf n Lanka. Manju is a great teacher and his passion and love of the sport is infectious.

I appreciated the theory segments as much as the time spent in the water and will be back for more.

Special shout out to Thusan and Roshdly for taking care of our family of 4 so well.

Best surf school we've ever been to! Manju is a great teacher. The rooms were also very clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay and would come back to Manju for surfing! Thank you very much and hopefully see you soon:)

So nice people and very affordable surfing lessons. After a few lessons I was already at the line up and caught green waves. Their motto, the last wave is the best one because that's what you keep in memory

The people that worked there where so nice and always want what’s best for you and they only want you to have the best experience possible, thank you!

The Surf'n Lanka team is so great, kind and patience, their school is perfectly located at the amazing Weligama Beach. I improved my surfing in just a couple of days with their advise. I highly recommend taking classes with them!

We recently had the pleasure of attending a surf’n Lanka surf school and I cannot recommend it enough!

We have chosen the package deal that included a 1 hour 30 min morning surf lesson and approx 1 hour long evening time lesson. The instructor was knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about teaching us how to surf.
From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and comfortable. The school provided us with all the necessary equipment, including long-sleeve wetsuit tops, surfboards, and leashes, and made sure everything was in top condition.

The lessons themselves were incredibly informative and fun. The instructor gave us clear and concise instructions on how to paddle, catch waves, and stand up on the board. He also provided helpful feedback and encouragement throughout the session.

Overall, our experience at the surf school was fantastic. We have learned a lot, had a ton of fun, and felt confident and safe in the water. If you're looking to learn how to surf or improve your skills, I highly recommend surf’n Lanka surf school. The instructor is top-notch, the equipment is top-quality, and the experience is truly unforgettable.

Hands down the best surf rental and surf school in Weligama. Lucky to have found this place.
- Manjo and team are extremely skilled in teaching and make you feel very comfortable in the water
- Staff is alway super friendly and accommodating
- Great rental gear and surf guiding

Will for sure come back. Thanks a ton see you!

Great spot to surf &rent a board, cheaper than all the rest and the staff are very chilled. Nice spot to watch the locals surf at the end of the day too. Went back 4 times just because it was so easy

I had a 1.5 hour lesson with Ashan. The booking process with Manju was smooth and the lesson was a great time. It was my first go at surfing! Ashan is a lovely, patient and helpful instructor who gives great feedback to help you catch those waves and stay on the board longer. I briefly met Manju, the owner, who was very friendly and came to introduce himself. I highly recommend booking your surfing needs here! Every staff member was very friendly and welcoming. It has a great atmosphere as well as a great surfing experiencing.

Very good surfing school. It was our first experience, our trainer Ashan gave good explanations and always provided feedbacks about how to improve the technic. The prices were also good, when we were there the cost for couples were better than in other schools we looked, 1,5 hour lesson + 30 minutes self practice. Highly recommended.

Great school and location for learning to surf. Manju is an excellent and attentive teacher. Had a lovely week on the waves.

We had a 1.5h lesson with a positive and friendly teacher. He showed us the basics on the short and then we practised in the sea. In the water, he helped us get on the board and catch the right wave. We were able to stand on the board and ride the waves at the end of the lesson!

We had the very first class of surfing in our life in surf’n lanka. During 1st lesson we both managed to caught the wave and stand up on the surfboard. We are absolutely amazed by surfing and by our teacher who’s attitude and engagement made us feel safe and challenged. We truly recommend you this surf school.

If you really want to learn or improve your surfing, I highly recommend this school! All the teachers are very experienced and know exactly what they do and how to teach. Finding a good surfschool is not always easy but this is definitely one of them!

I did my first ever surfing lesson at surf n Lanka and loved the experience very much. The instructor was very nice and very much helpful

I can highly recommend the surf school! At Surfn Lanka I‘ve had the best surf lessons in Sri Lanka! I had most of my surf lessons with the owner of the surf school and I‘ve improved my surf skills a lot (Level: Between Intermediate Advanced). It was a 1: 1 surf session. He gave me important tips that helped me to understand HOW to improve my my surf skills and he explained the „WHY you have to do that“ that. If you practise your surf skills by yourself, you can also rent a surfboard there for a good price!

Ashan is a great teacher! We started surfing at big waves from the first lesson! Good boards and nice people:)

Surf - sleep - eat and drink - sleep - surf - eat/drink …. And repeat again. Perfect place to stay. Very very friendly. Feels like in your own family

I am personally proud to be one of the two who first introduced surfing to Weligama and to start Local surfnlanka' as the first surf school. -Manju bandarage-