Surf in Beach Break | Weligama

Overview: Beach Break | Weligama

Weligama’s broad bay is Sri Lanka’s classic learner beach break—a sand-bottom playground with long, soft reforming waves and dozens of surf schools. It’s forgiving for first-timers on small days, while the outer banks offer longer rides for progressing surfers.

Surfing & Waves

• Type: Sand-bottom beach break with multiple peaks across the bay.
• Best for: Beginners (with a coach) and intermediates hunting longer, softer walls.
• Shape/size: Consistent knee–chest high most days in season; can reach head-high on pulses.
• Tide: Works all day; mid to mid-high often gives the friendliest shape.
• Winds: Cleanest in the early morning; afternoons trend onshore.
• Boards: Soft-tops/longboards for learners; funboards/fish or daily-driver shortboards as it builds.

Etiquette & Safety

• High density of lessons—communicate, keep distance, and give right of way.
• Watch subtle rip channels along the banks—use to paddle, avoid with weak swimmers.
• Leash and sun protection recommended; shore-dump can appear at lower tides.

Getting There & Access

• Right in Weligama town off the A2; easy tuk-tuk/scooter access and multiple beach entries.
• Walk the bay to find the least-crowded bank and the right tide window for your level.

Best Time to Surf

Most reliable from November–April with light morning offshores. Shoulder months can still produce sessions; mid-year often sees onshores and smaller/less consistent swell on the southwest coast.

Nearby Surf & Things To Do

• Marriott Sand Bar – central bank with longer A-frames when it lines up.
• Jungle Beach peak – sheltered corner for small, soft waves.
• Midigama / Madiha – reef points for intermediates stepping up.

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