PRIVATE Surf Lesson for Beginners
Description
Ama’s Surf School Weligama Sri Lanka was originally founded to help all those surfers who felt they had plateaued or were struggling to progress. The enthusiast who loves being in the ocean but can’t work out how to take their surfing to the next level. While for some riding broken waves in the white water suits them, for most this is just the start of a longer surfing journey fuelled by the dream of gliding along the open face of waves trimming and turning in harmony with the ocean.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(84)
On our trip to Sri Lanka in April 2026 I wanted to try Surfing but didn’t have much time to join their 3-7 day training course. When I told AMA surfing about my time constraints they offered me a 75 min beginners session at a very reasonable rate and I really enjoyed surfing . The instructors Ashi,Naveen and Achi guided me really well with warm ups and safety drills.After 30 minutes of training (warm ups + safety drills + standing up on the board) we went to the sea where the waves were beginner friendly! For nearly 45 minutes I was inside the sea with the instructor trying my luck at surfing! The instructor was also very friendly and motivated me to keep trying! With his guidance and support I could manage to stand and balance on the wave board for few minutes (and multiple times) which I can proudly say! For those who don’t know surfing this is the best way to try your luck in a short span of time! Totally recommend AMA school!
Very good surf initiation with theoretical short time heating and accompaniment in the water. Perfectly suitable for children. Super instructor with Vidu Chama and Passi
Went to book a private surf lesson, explained I was nervous of the sea, which they laughed at. I started to get dressed but ended up leaving as I was subsequently ignored and the vibes just felt off. When they asked why I was leaving I explained again that I was nervous which led to the instructor laughing again and heading over to the rest to laugh some more. I am so disappointed that this was the first surf school I tried as left me feeling super deflated. I walked on down the beach and found somewhere more welcoming. Wouldn't recommend this school, especially if you would like a patient instructor.
Great teacher Vidu. We enjoyed it very much. Probably will go again😁!
Best surf vibes in weligama. Friendly team with aka. Pure ocean energy. 🏄it’s more than lessons. It’s feeling of freedom.
I had a great class at AMA. Teachers explained all the technique very well and then my instructor Chris helped me switch quickly to hard board. Will totally come back here
Had a great surfing lesson today. Good explanation and lots of one on one guidance had beautiful waves with our surf teacher Denu. Also for children super nice!!
Friendly and super professional, kept us all safe, a very fun experience, thank you so much . I hope to come back for more lessons soon!
The boys are very nice, and for $20 they offer you a 75min class practically individual (1 teacher for 2 people). They teach you for 10 minutes the basic technique and the rest of the hour you will be in the water with them next door. Highly recommended, even being a beginner (we are)
Our 10 year old boy took lessons for 2 days and Sippu was his instructor. Very patient and great at teaching. He gauged our son’s experience and increased skill as our son did. Our son loved it and we felt very comfortable with him surfing under Sippu’s instruction. Thank you!
