Are you thinking of joining a surf camp in Ahangama? Wondering what the waves are like, if the town has vibes, and which camps are the best? Don’t worry, we’re here to help. Welcome to our guide to the best surf camps in Ahangama, we hope you fall in love with the town as much as we have.

Every morning, toes in the sand, looking out to those perfect glassy waves. Those trippy pink reflections bouncing off the ocean, mirroring the sky above. Those easy paddle outs to the lineup, laughter with new friends, and smiles on everyone’s faces after they’ve caught the best waves of their life.

That’s a little taste of a surf camp in Ahangama. 

We’ve been on many camps in some of the best locations in the world – Taghazout, Santa Terresa, Fuerteventura, and Ericeria were some of our favourites. But nowhere has left an imprint like Ahangama. An imprint so deep we decided to move to Sri Lanka and make this our new home.

You see, Ahangama is a Goldilocks location. The town has more surf breaks than we can count on both hands, ranging from huge world-class waves to some of the best beginner breaks in Sri Lanka. When combined with the beautiful consistent weather and regular swells you have the perfect place to learn to surf or level up.

But beyond the waves, the town just has vibes. Here you can immerse yourself in the surf culture and the local way of life. Whether you want to hit up those 5am parties, sip coconuts at the beach, try the local food, meet other travellers, go on a safari, or explore the surrounding towns – Ahangama has so much going on you’ll never be bored.

So whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned surfer, in this guide, we’ll give you everything you need to understand what to expect from a surf camp in Ahangama, which ones are the best, and all the tips to make sure you have an epic trip – we bet you’ll be booking your camp straight after ;).

Why Ahangama is perfect for surf camps?

Amazing Surf

The Rock, Marshmallows, Sticks, and Animals. Ahangama has some of the most well-known surf spots in Sri Lanka. To be honest, I’m not sure who put the town on the map first – Google Maps or Magicseaweed! 

So if you’re looking for the town with the best waves, you can’t go wrong with Ahangama.

If you’re just starting, Ahangama has some great spots for beginners. Kabalana and Ahangama Beach have gentle sand bottom waves which are perfect for standing up for the first time, and Weligama Beach Break is only a 10-minute drive down the road – which is the most popular beginner break in Sri Lanka.

Once you’ve dialed down those popups, the step-up reef breaks make Ahangama the best town to progress from starter to shredder in the shortest time. Marshmallow and South Beach are nice slow deep-reef breaks where you can really learn to catch green waves and start to turn – we’ve got no doubt you’ll be hitting nice 50-meter-plus rides after your first week.

If you’re an intermediate or advanced surfer there are some great waves to dial down those cutbacks or get those steps looking smooth. Whether you prefer a longboard or a shortboard, you’ll be able to find a break that matches your style and level.

And if you’re looking for world-class waves, Ahangama is one of the best places in Sri Lanka to find them. The Rock is a stunning big a-frame that’s all over Instagram and the beach break nearby is regularly used for competitions. 

Whatever your level, we have no doubt you’ll love the waves in Ahangama.

you can also read more about the spots in our Surf Guides.

The Vibe

Ahangama just hits a little differently. For such a small town it packs a wider range of experiences, different types of people, and contrasting vibes than anywhere else we’ve been to in Sri Lanka. It’s almost got a city-like buzz located in a small tranquil coastal town.

Throughout the day you’ll always be able to find somewhere that matches your energy.

If you head to the town center, you’ll be surrounded by the chaos of locals going about their day, watching them trade fish for mangos, clambering out of packed trains, and beeping their Tuk Tuk horns as they weave along the roads.

But if you walk 30 meters down one of the small backstreet alleys off the main street it’s easy to escape the dust and the noise and find a deserted beach with almost no one on it – feel the wind through your hair, the sand between your toes, the salt on your skin, and all of a sudden the chaos passes for pure relaxation.

These small pockets of magic exist in so many places throughout the town. Whether you want to find a quiet cove to float in, have a popping heavy jungle party, chill at the surf camp, be social in a bar, hit some more waves, or just take a quiet walk through the backstreets to find some monkeys, there will always be a vibe that keeps you canceling your flight home.