Sri Lanka with Kima Surf
Explore Sri Lanka and our surf camps
Sri Lanka is one of the best surf destinations in the Indian Ocean with fun waves all year round. Kima Surf has two surf camps in Sri Lanka, located in Weligama and Hiriketiya, where surfers can experience awesome waves with the help of our expert surf guides. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced surfer, Kima Sri Lanka offers the perfect mix of surf, relaxation and adventure.
Best time to visit
The South Coast high season runs from November to April. This time is characterised by clean offshore winds, sunny days and consistent swell, making for awesome surf sessions. From May to October, the conditions are slightly less ideal with more wind along the coast, however in some areas like the bay in Hiriketiya, where it is more sheltered, the waves are still good. Temperatures stay consistent all year between 27 and 30 degrees making for a hot and tropical holiday.
Cultural trips
Many of our guests are not just in Sri Lanka for surfing but also to see the endless beauty that Sri Lanka has to offer. Kima Surf has cultural trips to ensure you get the chance to explore in your downtime from surfing. You can take a trip to Yala or Udawalawe National Park which are home to a variety of wildlife like lions, elephants and leopards. You can also see elephants more up close at the Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala. Lastly, did you know its even possible to whale watch in Sri Lanka? If you find yourself at Kima Surf between November and April you can join our whale watching tour in Mirissa and you’ll have a good chance of spotting blue whales, sperm whales and dolphins!
Beaches in Weligama
Weligama main beach is a 2km-long stretch of open beach and mellow waves, making it a very popular place for people to learn to surf. Just beyond the main bay, there are more advanced spots where intermediate to advanced surfers can surf reef breaks like Rams, Lazy Right and Left and Coconuts. Towards Ahangama side there are also loads of cafes right on the beach, perfect for having a coffee and watching surfers on the reef breaks.
Other than surfing, you can find many restaurants, trendy cafes and bars along the beach. Taking a morning or evening walk along the beach is always a great experience with beautiful sunsets, friendly locals and an uncrowded beach.
Beaches in Hiriketiya
Hiriketiya Beach is a horseshoe-shaped beach that is about 600m long. This beach is known for its stunning scenery and great waves. Beginner surfers can surf the beach break on the West side of the bay, whilst more advanced surfers can catch some of the more challenging waves breaking over the reef on the East side.
The beach itself is beautiful with palm trees dotting the shoreline, creating a very picturesque scene. Hiriketiya is known for its trendy cafes, smoothie bars and boho restaurants with a very rustic vibe.
Weligama surfcamp
Our Weligama camp is located very close to the beach so your drive is never too long to go down for your surf sessions. The camp has a very outdoorsy feel with greenery surrounding the common areas and rooms. The heart of camp is a social hub with many chill-out areas around to relax in between surf sessions and meet other travellers.
Enjoy a three-course breakfast included in your stay as well as five dinners per week which are always enjoyed around a communal table with the rest of the guests in camp. Join two surf sessions a day guided by our expert surf guides in our 5-day learn to surf course, or if you already know how to surf you can join the 1- 6 star sessions. And it doesn’t stop there, you can also join two yoga sessions a day which are also included in your stay.
Recovery is essential for your surfing journey and to aid your recovery we have an ice bath twice a week as well as on-site massage. If you’d like to stay busy between sessions, you can join our pool and theory sessions for surf, play volleyball on our volleyball court, enjoy the pool or take a tuk tuk down to the town. You can also get involved in social activities around camp as well as nights out throughout the week.
Our camp has many rooms that you can choose from, including shared dorms, private single rooms, deluxe rooms, suites and even a private villa. All the rooms are equipped with AC, plenty of storage and en-suite bathrooms with hot showers.
surfcamp Hiriketiya
Our camp in Hiriketiya is located very conveniently about ten minutes from some of the best surf spots and beaches in the area. The camp is surrounded by greenery, giving it a very natural and authentic feel for a surf trip to Sri Lanka. It is the perfect place to find peace and relax between sessions and if you’d like to stay active and fit there is also a beautiful outdoor gym and daily yoga sessions.
Included in your Kima Package is a three-course breakfast every morning to enjoy before or after surfing with the rest of your friends you’ve met in camp. Also included, are two daily, guided surf sessions where you either do our 5-day learn to surf course or progress up the 1-6 star sessions.
In camp, you can spend your free time relaxing by the pool or getting a massage from one of our in-house masseuses. If you’d like to stay busy in between surf sessions, you can join some yoga classes, learn new skills in a pool session or broaden your surf knowledge in a theory session or watch yourself surf in video analysis. We also have a variety of daily social activities for you to join and to meet people around camp.
When it comes to accommodation, we have many rooms to choose from. Take your pick from dorms, private deluxe rooms or rooms with their own plunge pool! All rooms are located right near our common areas, restaurant and pools, so you’re never too far from all the action.
