- Where
- Weligama (winter) or Arugam Bay (summer)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Season
- Weligama roughly Nov – Apr; Arugam Bay roughly May – Oct
- Minimum age
- 8+
At a glance
- Activity level
- Active
- Good for
- Couples, Friends & small groups, Solo travellers, Families
- Price
- On request
Weligama’s sandy bay is the classic place to learn from about November to April; in summer, lessons move to beginner breaks near Arugam Bay.
Typical schedule
Morning or late afternoon.
Meeting & pickup
At the surf school on the beach.
Restrictions
Participants should be able to swim.
Usually included
- Instructor
- Board
- Rash vest
What to bring
- Swimwear
- Reef-safe sunscreen
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