Duration
7+ nights
Accommodation
Private & shared rooms

The more you have fun, the better you will surf

"Learn how to surf in one of Sri Lanka's most famous surf spots in Kabalana. Surrounded by high palm trees, exotic beaches, and warm water, you will find a high-quality surf experience while being immersed in the local Sri Lankan culture and welcoming atmosphere!"

The surf

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From November to May, the best area of the country to be surfing is the southwest coastline, where the surf villa is located. During these months, you will have dry and sunny weather conditions on the south coast.

Water temperatures will be around 25°C-30°C (80°C-90°F), which gives you a great opportunity to surf in Sri Lanka without a wetsuit. The combination of head-high glassy waves, long periods, and offshore winds creates the setting for perfect surf conditions for anyone from beginners to advanced surfers.

The lodge

Our surf house in Ahangama is located just 200m from Kabalana beach, one of the most famous surf spots in Sri Lanka. Kabalana beach is surrounded by a mesmerizing landscape of white sand beaches, clear blue water, and high palm trees.

Hidden in this exotic vegetation lies many restaurants, beach bars, and local surf shops, all with a passion for the surf lifestyle and sharing positive vibes. Immerse yourself in a warm and welcoming atmosphere for a great surf holiday surrounded by great waves and great people.

The surf house has 6 private rooms and 2 shared rooms, with all rooms having a private bathroom and AC. The pool is situated right outside the bottom floor, where all the camp activities will be held. The tables near the pool will host all our delicious surf camp breakfasts and dinners. The surf house being only 2 minutes away from the beach, you will be close to the action and ready to share the stoke.

Surf

We offer high-quality surf lessons for all levels at Kabalana beach. Including group surf lessons for beginners and surf coaching for intermediate and advanced surfers. Kabalana beach offers a wide variety of waves ranging from a beach break for beginners to a reef break for advanced surfers.

Our focus is on providing high-quality surf coaching in Sri Lanka with our certified and highly experienced surf instructors. We run weekly theory surf lessons, which are delivered by our coaches, including presentations and video analysis designed to accelerate your progress during the surf camp week. The more you have fun, the better you will surf at Gota Dagua.

Activities

Apart from our main focus being on delivering the highest quality surf lessons and surf coaching, we want to ensure you experience a wide range of different activities outside surf lessons. During your stay, you will enjoy many fun surf camp activities such as magical sunsets, exploring hidden beaches, safaris, BBQ nights, and much more. It is sure to be a surf holiday like no other.

To keep those muscles ready for the next surf session, we made sure to include daily yoga lessons. The yoga lessons will be given in the yoga shala in our surf villa.

A very famous and beautiful spot to visit in Sri Lanka. Perfect for making good quality pictures, enjoying nature and the beautiful views.

What is more mesmerizing than watching the sunset? Every sunset is different, special, and mind-blowing. Let's enjoy one together!

A typical day at the surf camp

7 AM – Yoga or sunrise-free surfing 8 AM – Breakfast 9 AM – Surf lessons 2 PM – Free surfing or activities 7 PM – Dinner 8 PM – Surf camp activities

*This Schedule may vary depending on the choice of packages and events.

Food

As many experts say, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially when your day is full of activities like surfing. Our breakfast will be full of nutrition and you can expect a mix of local as well as internal breakfast options, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten or lactose-free options.

Dinners are served every night in our beautiful surf villa, where we can enjoy spectacular Sri Lankan dishes as well as some more familiar dishes from home throughout the stay. The family dinners will have vegan, vegetarian, and gluten or lactose-free options.

The BBQ night is special, it is the night we enjoy together as a family and throw a small party at our surf villa. You can expect delicious food which we enjoy all together. The BBQ night will have vegan, vegetarian, and gluten or lactose-free options.

Getting there
Fly to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). From there, you will need to take an Uber/Pickme from Bandaranaike I... read more
Fly to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). From there, you will need to take an Uber/Pickme from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kadawatha Bus Station (around 18€). Then, you will take a bus from Kadawatha Station to Galle Bus Sta... read more

Gota Dagua Surf School & Surf Camp was founded by four friends that share a common passion. To live a fulfilled life and share the Portuguese surf lifestyle with the world. We dream of being a pillar of excellence within the surf industry, not just in Portugal but worldwide.

Every year we are focused on improving the quality of our service by adding exceptional people to our team and continuously improving upon our business model. We are dedicated to providing the surf holiday of a lifetime for all our guests, delivering consistently high-quality surf coaching, and creating unforgettable memories.

The family that we have gathered along our journey keeps us motivated and inspires us every day to keep striving for our dreams. We are a surf community spread across all parts of the world and we want to continue expanding with each year that passes.

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Questions?

What's included?
Welcome drink, 7 nights accommodation, 7 healthy breakfasts, 5 dinners (starter, main dish, dessert), 1 BBQ, theory lesson and video analysis, 7 days free surf equipment (boards and wetsuits), towel,... read more
What's not included?
Flight from/to Sri Lanka, transfer from the airport, 1 dinner a week is not included (dinner out activity), lunches during the week, and alcoholic beverages.
Is it suitable for travelling alone?
We welcome a lot of guests who are solo travelers. It’s our mission to create an inclusive environment that welcomes everyone. Whether you’re traveling alone or as part of a group, we guarantee you’ll... read more
Is it suitable for all age ranges?
The typical age range of our guests is around 21-40. However, there are always exceptions and we welcome guests of all ages.
How far in advance do I need to book?
We are always flexible and will do our best to accommodate even last-minute bookings. However, we do advise you to book early if you plan to travel during peak season, as we get booked up quickly in t... read more
How big are the surf groups?
The surf groups for adults have a maximum capacity of 5 students per instructor. We divide the groups according to your experience level.
How does free surfing work?
You can use the surf equipment (wetsuits and surfboard) throughout your whole stay during and before/after lessons. You can also change your equipment depending on the wave conditions.
When's check-in and check-out?
Check-in starts at 3:00 PM. Check-out is at 11:00 AM the day of departure.
What's the cancellation policy?
Cancel and get a full refund within 48 hours of purchase, or at least 30 days before the trip starts.