


More Than a Lesson: We are your gateway to an incredible Sri Lankan trip, with ready access to island tours, wildlife safaris, yoga retreats, and multi-day surf camps.
Effortless Planning: We handle the details—from quality gear rental to expert guidance—so you can focus entirely on the stoke of catching your first wave


We are based in Sri Lanka and know the best surf spots, seasons, and hidden gems.

More personal attention, safer sessions, and better progress in the water.

From complete beginners to confident surfers — everyone is welcome.

Surf, stay, relax, and explore — we take care of the details.
EXCELLENT Based on 100 reviews Posted on Ravina SVerified Surfing with Danny I had a great experience learning to surf with Danny. He really pushed and motivated me, making sure I got the most out of every session. I’d highly recommend learning to surf with himPosted on Ebru GVerified Amazing Experience !!! I had a solo surf session with Danny and it was an amazing experience. He’s a great instructor, very patient, encouraging, and attentive. Even in a short session, I felt more confident in the water and really enjoyed every moment. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a relaxed and supportive surf experience!Posted on Kilda LVerified One of my favourite hostels ever! Surf and stay was the first hostel I stayed in when I arrived to Sri Lanka and one of the best I have stayed in during my 6 months travelling Asia! Since the first stay, I have gone back regularly to visit or stay again, Nishant and Danny were so welcoming and have gone above and beyond to help me out when I needed it. The hostel is close to the beach and has a very small, family feel which I loved. It’s very clean and affordable, Nishant is also an amazing cook and hosted some great family dinners😊 The surf instructors are also great and really helped me as a beginner surfer. They are patient and encouraging. Overall can’t recommend this hostel enough and I will definitely be back.Posted on Kapila kVerified had an amazing experience with Surf and Stay I had an amazing experience with Surf and Stay! The surf lesson was perfectly organized from start to finish, making it ideal whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to improve your skills. The instructors were incredibly friendly, patient, and professional. They took the time to explain everything clearly—from ocean safety to proper technique—so I felt confident getting into the water. What I really appreciated was the personal attention and encouragement throughout the session. The location was beautiful, with great waves for learning, and the whole vibe was relaxed and welcoming. By the end of the lesson, I was already standing up and riding waves, which felt incredible! If you’re in Sri Lanka and thinking about learning to surf, I highly recommend Surf and Stay. It’s not just a lesson—it’s a fun, memorable experience you won’t forget.Posted on Eco home stay and safari UdawalawaVerified Experience teachers Had good surf lessons . Best teachers in the town . Got four lessons final one is deep water lessonPosted on WennyVerified 很棒的课程 这节冲浪初级课非常有意思,整体体验很好。教练讲解很清晰,也很有耐心,让人很容易理解和上手,在水里也感觉很安心。整体教学非常专业,是一次很棒的体验。Posted on Mei YVerified ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 最高のサーフィン体験! 私は一人でスリランカを旅行していて、Surf and Stay Weligamaに滞在しました。本当に素晴らしい経験でした。 スタッフの皆さんはとても親切でフレンドリーでした。サーフィンは初めてで少し不安でしたが、インストラクターはとても丁寧に教えてくれて、安全面もしっかりサポートしてくれました。おかげで初日から波に乗ることができました! 宿泊施設も清潔で快適でした。ビーチまで歩いてすぐなので、毎日サーフィンを楽しむことができます。雰囲気もリラックスしていて、他の旅行者とも交流できました。 一人旅でも安心して滞在できる場所です。スリランカでサーフィンをしたい方にぜひおすすめします。また必ず戻ってきたいです! One nam mama eka tikak short version ekak hadala denna puluwan. Or luxury style ekak / beginner focused ekak hadanna puluwan 👍Posted on Lopez SVerified Perfect Surf Holiday for Our Family! We stayed at Surf and Stay Weligama as a family and it was one of the best experiences we had in Sri Lanka. From the moment we arrived, the team made us feel very welcome and comfortable. A special thank you to Instructor Danny — he was absolutely amazing with our family. He was patient, professional, and very encouraging, especially with our kids who were trying surfing for the first time. Danny made sure everyone felt safe in the water and always kept a close eye on us. Thanks to him, we were all able to stand up on the board and enjoy real surfing! The accommodation was clean, cozy, and close to the beach. The location is perfect for beginners and families. We also loved the relaxed and friendly atmosphere — it felt like staying with friends rather than just a surf camp. If you are traveling as a family and looking for a safe, fun, and professional surf experience, we highly recommend Surf and Stay Weligama. And if you get the chance, ask for Danny — he is the best! We will definitely come back again ❤️Posted on Asya IvanovaVerified How i payed 130$ tips to school :) Overall, it was okay. But not when it comes to how they treat students. I first contacted the school in October, using the phone number from their website. Danny got in touch with me. He explained everything clearly — prices, lessons, packages. Then he started actively selling his own services, saying that he’s “more qualified than the others, so lessons with him cost more.” In reality, he surfed with me for only 2 days, and for the rest of the time he sent other instructors instead. We agreed on 8 consecutive days, 2 lessons per day, so 16 lessons total for $235 (taking into account beginner + intermediate levels). He agreed to book everything without a prepayment, but on the very first day after I arrived, I rushed to pay in full just to make sure everything was confirmed. What actually happened: Danny surfed with me only on the first day (beginner waves). After that, he never went into the ocean with me again. To be fair, he sent a decent replacement instructor (Sandip), who helped me a bit. Then I was mostly surfing completely on my own, without any instructor. Which is fine in general, but: board rental costs 1,000 rupees per hour, while I was charged 7,000 rupees for 1.5 hours — as if it were an intermediate lesson with an advanced instructor 🤌. On December 28, when I asked Danny something, he literally replied: “I’m on vacation” 😂 The funny part is — he knew in advance about his vacation and absences, and still charged me the FULL PRICE for 8 days of lessons WITH HIM 👍 That’s $235. On one of the days, I stepped on a sea urchin. I texted Danny that I definitely wouldn’t be surfing until New Year and asked for a refund (4 days × 2 intermediate lessons; 5,000 rupees per lesson. That’s 40,000 rupees, or $130. So in total: • I surfed 4 days • Missed 4 days (stormy conditions, waves too hard for beginners, I was sick, and then the sea urchin) At the very beginning I had asked him: “If I don’t complete all the lessons, will you be able to refund me?” He answered: “Sure, I will.” But after December 28, he just started ignoring my messages :) When I kept pushing and told him I was leaving soon and needed my money back, he replied: “I’m not in Weligama.” Later he added: “Normally we don’t do refunds, I already paid the instructors,” etc. I honestly don’t know which instructors he was talking about 🤷♀️ I didn’t even have lessons for half of the agreed period. We discussed the amount, and on January 5, Danny wrote: “I will reach you.” That was the last message I ever got from him — and about my $130 as well :) I really hope my money helped him a lot. I don’t know why I paid everything upfront — that was my fatal mistake 🙈 Oh well. Lesson learned.Posted on Katja KVerified Fantastic surfing experience with top-notch service! I have an amazing time with Surf and Stays (5 days). The service is very professional from start to finish. I was assigned Arun as my surf instructor, and he was excellent - very patient and skilled. The spot at the beach is very nice and welcoming, and the waves are absolutely perfect for beginners. What I liked most is the flexibility: you can either get full support from their great instructors or just rent a board and practice on your own. A special shoutout to the manager of Surf and Stays, who was extremely accommodating and even arranged a pickup from my hotel, which was a bit further away. Highly recommend this place!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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