Top Surfboards for Intermediate Surfers
From Kima’s Premium Surfboards Collection
Are you planning your next surf escape and dreaming of warm water with consistent waves? Whether you’re heading to Kima in Weligama or Hiriketiya, one of the biggest travel headaches is bringing your surfboard along. With airline fees, baggage rules and the risk of damage can take the excitement out of the journey.
Luckily, Kima gives you an easier option. Our Premium Surfboard Collection has a selection of high-quality boards that are designed to help intermediate surfers keep their progress going, without the stress of traveling with their own gear. Each board is chosen for performance, versatility and reliability so you can arrive, paddle out and focus entirely on your surfing experience with us.
What Is the Premium Surfboard Collection?
Are you ready to take your surfing to the next level? Our Premium Surfboard Collection brings together high-performance boards crafted by some of the most respected in surfboard designs.
Our collection is designed to suit a wide variety of conditions and ability levels. From fast flowing mid-lengths to sharp and high-response shortboards, each board is selected to support progression and help you get the most out of every session.
Explore the Premium Surfboard catalogue at our camps in Weligama and Hiriketiya to find a board that matches your style. You can rent your ideal board for the full length of your stay. If you find it tricky to choose, our knowledgeable surf guides are always on hand to help you find the perfect match!
Who Is the Premium Surfboard Collection For?
The Premium Surfboard Collection is built for surfers at a 3-star level and above. These boards are ideal for surfers who are ready to refine their technique, gain confidence and push their abilities further in the water.
A surfer at the 3-star level should be able to:
- Meet all 2-star skill requirements
- Position themselves correctly for take-off
- Execute a controlled turtle roll or duck dive
- Paddle comfortably to the lineup
- Catch waves independently without assistance
- Take off on steeper waves going both left and right
- Confidently ride a hardboard
At this stage of progression choosing the right surfboard becomes essential. The correct board will help improve speed, balance, control and adaptability across a wider range of wave conditions and that’s exactly where the Premium Surfboard Collection comes in. Designed to support progression in Sri Lanka’s diverse surf conditions, this collection offers performance-driven boards that match the needs of 3-star surfers and beyond. Let’s take a closer look at the three boards that are especially well suited for surfers at this level and above.
1. Something Fishy — Gerry Lopez
The Something Fishy by Gerry Lopez is a fast and playful board that reimagines the classic fish design with a more performance driven edge. Refined rails, a modern bottom contour and a balanced rocker gives this board smoother transitions and greater control making it easier to handle your progress. This shape is responsive through turns and gives you a flowing style with the ability to push a little harder. This board is best for softer, open-faced waves where speed and clean lines matter most, letting you focus on flow, trim and rail-to-rail movement without feeling restricted.
Ideal conditions: mellow, open faces such as Weligama Bay.
Wave range: 1–6 ft
Best suited for: intermediate (3-star and above).
Available sizes: 5’6″ – 6’4″ | 36.1 L – 44.2 L
2. Cyber Funk — WOO Surfboards
The Cyber Funk by WOO Surfboards is designed to make the transition into shortboards smooth. A slightly fuller nose outline provides extra paddle power while the rounded pin tail adds control and precision once you’re up and riding. This shape helps you get into waves earlier and maintain speed with minimal effort. It’s the perfect option for surfers who want to downsize from a mid-length or for surfers returning to the lineup who want a shortboard that is easy to control and flows with your movements.
Ideal conditions: beach breaks and playful reefs.
Wave range: 2–6 ft
Best suited for: intermediate (3-star and above).
Available sizes: 5’10” – 6’8″ | 33.8 L – 45.5 L
3. Weekend Warrior — Blank & Resin
The Weekend Warrior by Blank & Resin is a dependable mid-length designed for surfers who want consistency, control and easy paddling in a wide range of conditions. Its fuller outline tapers into a rounded pin tail, creating a balanced shape that offers strong paddle power while maintaining smooth, predictable control once on the wave. With its volume this board is well suited to surfers who are confidently catching green waves and trimming along the face. It delivers a stable ride while still encouraging progression making you stay engaged and refine your technique rather than relying solely on volume.
Ideal conditions: Playful beach breaks.
Wave range: 2–6 ft
Best suited for: intermediate (3-star and above).
Available sizes: 6’10” – 7’4″ | 42.3 L – 44.6 L
Board
Wave Size
Feel
Best For
Something Fishy by Gerry Lopez
1-6ft
Smooth, flowing, and easy to control. Light underfoot with a responsive feel that supports progression and clean transitions.
Soft and open-faced waves that allow long lines and relaxed rail-to-rail surfing, such as Weligama Bay–style conditions.
Cyber Funk by WOO
2-6ft
Effortless paddling with a balanced ride. The flat rocker helps you get into waves early, making it an ideal step-down shortboard.
Everyday Sri Lankan surf includes beach breaks and playful reefs in spots like Hiriketiya and Weligama.
Weekend Warrior by Blank and Resin
2-6ft
Stable and controlled with enough volume to stay forgiving while still encouraging good technique and active surfing.
Consistent everyday sessions in Sri Lanka especially for surfers confidently catching green waves and trimming along the face.
Board : Something Fishy by Gerry Lopez
Wave Size : 1-6ft
Feel : Smooth, flowing, and easy to control. Light underfoot with a responsive feel that supports progression and clean transitions.
Best For : Soft and open-faced waves that allow long lines and relaxed rail-to-rail surfing, such as Weligama Bay–style conditions.
Board : Cyber Funk by WOO
Wave Size : 2-6ft
Feel : Effortless paddling with a balanced ride. The flat rocker helps you get into waves early, making it an ideal step-down shortboard.
Best For : Everyday Sri Lankan surf includes beach breaks and playful reefs in spots like Hiriketiya and Weligama.
Board : Weekend Warrior by Blank and Resin
Wave Size : 2-6ft
Feel : Stable and controlled with enough volume to stay forgiving while still encouraging good technique and active surfing.
Best For : Consistent everyday sessions in Sri Lanka especially for surfers confidently catching green waves and trimming along the face.
Ready to Level Up Your Surfing?
The Premium Surfboard Collection gives you the option to experience high-quality performance boards without the stress of traveling with your own equipment. Giving you more time and energy to focus on what really matters which is to improve your surfing.
Pair your board upgrade with daily surf coaching, in-depth theory sessions and restorative yoga while enjoying our facilities and you’ll be set up for real progression during your stay at our Sri Lanka surf camps in Hiriketiya and Weligama.