Do you like surfing? Are you looking for the ideal place, with the best waves to surf and also that it is in Sri Lanka? Do not look any further! It is not necessary to travel to another country to surf; in Sri Lanka you can practice your favorite sport on beaches with spectacular waves.
You have many learning points to get into this sport, with a wide variety of schools and surfing camps, such as the The Surfer Sri Lanka, one of the most popular in the city, located in Weligama Sri Lanka.
Weligama beach is one of the most admired on the south coast of Sri Lanka, thanks to its location, it is very easy to access. It is ideal if you are thinking of staying a few days in Weligama to practice your favorite sport, as well as being able to go sightseeing in this beautiful city.
Another of the most surfed areas in Sri Lanka, if you are looking for something calmer, is Mirissa Beach, where it is not as strong as on other beaches. You have the advantage of being able to surf on it without worrying about strong wind currents, its waves are easier and calmer to surf, this is because the rocks that are along the coast stop the force of the wind.
Tips for Surfing in Sri Lanka
Before you start surfing, properly analyze the waves that appear, the height, the duration, the temperature of the sea and the direction of the wind. Always be aware of the level you can surf, since some of the coasts, depending on the time of year, the waves are more dangerous and inconvenient if you have started recently.
Being well-known destinations in Sri Lanka, it is likely that the level of practitioners or tourists is very high, especially if it is a good time in that destination, remember to respect other surfers and if you are overwhelmed by the fact that there are large crowds of people on the shore or in the sea, look for other beaches less known by tourists, where you can surf just the same and in a more relaxed way.
Depending on the season of the year, depending on the coast, you should be careful and always be well equipped before going into the sea.
Before starting the trip, you cannot neglect reviewing all the beaches that you are going to step on and have all the necessary material, to be able to enjoy the quality of each beach. Depending on the waves, you will have to use one type of board or another that is why it is essential to find out what type of sea there may be and what are the most suitable materials to surf in the desired destinations.