Surf
Programs
From your very first wave to exploring Sri Lanka's hidden breaks — find the program that meets you where you are.
Every lesson.
Everything included.
Chill & Surf offers a complete range of surf programs designed to meet you where you are. From your very first wave to exploring Sri Lanka's hidden breaks, our experienced instructors will help you progress safely and confidently.
Every program includes a surfboard, rash guard, waterproof face zinc, a beach theory session, and sun beds to relax on after your lesson. Free transport by bike or tuk-tuk is available for anyone staying within 2km.
What Every Program Includes
- 🏄 Quality surfboard matched to your skill level
- 👕 Rash guard to protect against sun and rash
- ☀️ Waterproof face zinc for sun protection
- 📋 Beach theory session before entering the water
- 🛏️ Sun beds to relax on after your session
- 🧑🏫 Experienced local instructor with up to 11 years of experience
- 🛺 Free transport by bike or tuk-tuk (within 2km)
- 🚿 Changing rooms and showers at our location
Choose Your Wave
- 60 minutes
- Whitewash waves
- No experience needed
- Stand-up guarantee
- 60 minutes
- Green waves
- Must be able to stand up
- Wave selection & turns
- 120 minutes
- Multiple surf spots
- Green wave experience required
- Includes tuk-tuk transport
- Fully customizable
- All levels welcome
- Accommodation included
- 3, 5, or 7+ days
- 65 minutes
- Self-guided
- Some experience needed
- Walk-ins welcome
Multi-Lesson Packages
Planning to surf for several days? We offer discount packages when you book 5 or more lessons. Contact us for package pricing and we will create a deal that fits your schedule and budget.
Contact Us for Package Deals →Your First
Surf Experience
There is no better place on earth to catch your first wave than Weligama Bay. With warm tropical water, a sandy bottom, and consistent gentle waves, Weligama is widely recognized as one of the world's premier beginner surf destinations — and Chill & Surf is the leading beginner surf school on Sri Lanka's south coast.
Our beginner program is a 60-minute session designed for people who have never surfed before. No experience is needed. No special fitness level is required. If you can swim comfortably, you can learn to surf.
🎯 Stand-Up Guarantee — If you do not stand on the board during your first lesson, your next lesson is absolutely free.
What You Will Learn
Ocean Safety
Wave awareness, how to enter and exit the water safely
The Pop-Up
Our proven step-by-step method to go from lying to standing
Balance & Stance
Proper foot placement and weight distribution on the board
Surf Etiquette
Basic rules for sharing the water safely with other surfers
How Your Lesson Works
Beach Theory
15 minutesYour instructor explains ocean safety, demonstrates the pop-up technique, and practices movements with you on the sand. This preparation is the key to success in the water.
In-Water Session
~70 minutesYou enter the warm, shallow waters of Weligama Bay with your instructor right beside you. They position you on waves, coach you in real time, and celebrate your progress. Most students stand up within the first 30 minutes.
Cool Down
Post-sessionAfter your session, rinse off in our showers, change in our changing rooms, and relax on our sun beds while you soak in what you just accomplished.
Beginner FAQ
No special fitness level is required. If you can swim comfortably and push yourself up from a lying position, you are ready. Our instructors adapt the lesson to your ability and provide rest breaks whenever you need them.
Many of our students start with some nervousness, and that is perfectly normal. Weligama Bay is exceptionally gentle — shallow, warm, sandy-bottom water with no rocks or reefs. Your instructor stays with you the entire time.
Just bring swimwear, sunscreen, and a towel. We provide everything else including the surfboard, rash guard, and waterproof face zinc.
We recommend booking at least one day in advance, especially during peak season (November to April). Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.
Take Your Surfing
to the Next Level
You have mastered the pop-up and can ride whitewash consistently. Now it is time to paddle out into the lineup and catch real, unbroken green waves. The Chill & Surf Intermediate Program is a 60-minute session designed for surfers who can stand up and want to develop the skills to surf independently.
Weligama offers excellent conditions for intermediate progression. The bay's consistent peaks and relatively gentle lineup provide the perfect training ground to develop wave selection, timing, and turning skills without the intimidation of heavy waves.
What You Will Learn
- → Paddling out through whitewash and into the lineup
- → Wave selection: reading incoming swells and choosing the right wave
- → Catching green (unbroken) waves: timing, positioning, and the takeoff
- → Bottom turns: the foundation of all surfing maneuvers
- → Trimming: maintaining speed and flow across the wave face
- → Reading ocean conditions: understanding tides, currents, and swell direction
- → Lineup etiquette and wave priority rules
Prerequisites: You should be able to pop up and ride whitewash waves consistently. Not sure about your level? Talk to our team and we will recommend the right program.
Surf Beyond
the Bay
The Chill & Surf Advanced Program is a unique 2-hour experience designed for experienced surfers who want to explore the incredible variety of surf breaks along Sri Lanka's south coast. This is not just a lesson — it is a guided surf adventure.
Your session includes tuk-tuk transport to the best surf spot based on the day's conditions. Our experienced instructors know every reef, point, and beach break in the region, and they will take you to waves that match your ability and goals.
What Is Covered
- → Transport by tuk-tuk to the best surf spot for the day's conditions
- → Advanced wave reading: understanding different break types (reef, point, beach)
- → Power turns, cutbacks, and speed generation
- → Positioning and lineup strategy in different conditions
- → Break-specific coaching tailored to the waves you are riding
- → All standard inclusions: surfboard, rash guard, zinc, theory, sun beds
Prerequisites: You should be able to catch and ride green waves confidently and be comfortable in a variety of ocean conditions.
Your Custom Surf
Camp in Paradise
A Chill & Surf camp is not a one-size-fits-all package. It is a fully customizable experience designed around your goals, your timeline, and your budget. Whether you want 3 days of intensive beginner training, a week of surfing different breaks along the south coast, or a relaxed surf holiday with bonfire nights and island vibes, we will create the perfect camp for you.
What Can Be Included
- ✓ Daily surf lessons (beginner, intermediate, or advanced)
- ✓ Accommodation at Chill & Stay (private) or Island Wave Surf Hostel (budget)
- ✓ Free transport by bike or tuk-tuk (within 2km)
- ✓ Tuk-tuk surf trips to south coast breaks (advanced)
- ✓ Surfboard rental for free-surf time between lessons
- ✓ Weekly bonfire night on the beach
- ✓ Airport or hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓ Custom duration: 3 days, 5 days, 7 days, or any length
Sample Packages
The Weekend Starter
3 Days3 beginner lessons + accommodation at Chill & Stay + free transport. Perfect for short stays and first-time surfers who want a taste of the Weligama surf life.
The Full Experience
5 Days5 lessons (progression from beginner to intermediate) + accommodation + bonfire night + surfboard rental for free-surf time. The most popular option for a complete surf holiday.
The Explorer
7 Days7 lessons including advanced sessions with tuk-tuk trips to different breaks + accommodation + bonfire nights + airport transfer. The ultimate Weligama surf adventure.
These are starting suggestions — every camp is fully customizable. Mix and match lessons, add rest days, or create something completely unique.
Soft-Top Foam Boards
Ideal for beginners and those getting back into surfing. Wide, stable, and forgiving.
Longboards
Perfect for cruising Weligama's gentle waves. Great for nose-riding and relaxed sessions.
Shortboards
For experienced surfers who want performance in Weligama's peaks or at nearby breaks.
Rent a Board
& Hit the Waves
Already know how to surf and just need a board? Chill & Surf offers quality surfboard rentals at our location right at Weligama's surf point. Choose from our range of well-maintained boards and enjoy world-class waves just steps away.
Walk-ins welcome, no advance booking required.
Rental Includes
- → Surfboard of your choice
- → Leash
- → Access to changing rooms and showers
- → Sun beds to relax on between sessions
Self-Guided Surfing Tip: Our team is always happy to give you a quick rundown of the day's conditions, the best spots to paddle out, and any safety tips. Just ask at the desk before heading out.
Ready to Ride?
Whether you're catching your first whitewash or exploring reef breaks, we have a program for you.