Weligama
A wide, sheltered bay on the south coast with gentle waves for beginner surfers, plus fishing villages, stilt fishermen and cafes along the coast.
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Weligama sits on a broad, sandy bay with gentle, rolling waves, which makes it one of the best places in Sri Lanka to learn to surf. Surf schools line the beach, and the nearby coast around Ahangama and Midigama has many cafes, yoga studios and boutique stays. Along this stretch you can also see traditional stilt fishing, which is now partly a tourist photo spot. The town is a short drive from Mirissa and Galle, so it fits easily into a south coast trip.
Highlights
- ✅ Beginner-friendly surfing
- ✅ Surf lessons and board hire
- ✅ Ahangama and Midigama cafes
- ✅ Traditional stilt fishing viewpoints
- ✅ Easy trip to Mirissa and Galle
Travel Tips
- Take lessons with a certified instructor and check the safety gear
- Wear a rash vest and sunscreen
- Stilt fishermen are working people, so ask before taking photos and expect to be asked for payment
- Combine with Mirissa and Galle
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