Surf guides and travel tips for Weligama and Sri Lanka's south coast.https://www.surfinglife.lk/enhttps://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/best-time-to-visit-weligama-south-coast/https://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/best-time-to-visit-weligama-south-coast/When to visit Weligama and Sri Lanka's south coast: weather, surf season, whale watching and quieter months, explained month by month.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTweligamaweatherplanninghttps://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/things-to-do-in-weligama/https://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/things-to-do-in-weligama/The best things to do in and around Weligama, Sri Lanka: surfing, whale watching, Galle Fort, stilt fishermen, beaches and where to eat fresh seafood.Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTweligamatravel guidesri lankahttps://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/surfing-in-weligama-beginners-guide/https://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/surfing-in-weligama-beginners-guide/Learning to surf in Weligama, Sri Lanka: when to go, what the waves are like, what to pack, and how to rent or store a board during your stay.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsurfingweligamabeginnershttps://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/two-restaurants-two-moods/https://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/two-restaurants-two-moods/Surfing Life now has two restaurants: relaxed all-day beachfront dining with fresh seafood, and a refined evening menu with homemade dishes and cocktails.Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 GMTrestaurantfoodguesthousehttps://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/renovated-rooms-fresh-look/https://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/renovated-rooms-fresh-look/Every room at Surfing Life has been reimagined with a modern, elegant touch, from budget doubles to the Cabana and air-conditioned Deluxe Rooms.Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMTroomsguesthousestoryhttps://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/best-sunset-spots-south-coast/https://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/best-sunset-spots-south-coast/Where to watch the sunset on Sri Lanka's south coast near Surfing Life: quiet village beaches, Weligama Bay, Mirissa and the ramparts of Galle Fort.Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMTtravel guideweligamamidigamahttps://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/guide-to-sri-lankan-food/https://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/guide-to-sri-lankan-food/New to Sri Lankan food? A friendly guide to rice and curry, kottu, hoppers, devilled dishes and sambols, plus how to ask for it less spicy.Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMTfoodrestaurantculturehttps://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/surf-lessons-and-surf-tours/https://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/surf-lessons-and-surf-tours/Learn to surf at Weligama Bay or explore the south coast's best breaks with a local. How surf lessons and surf tours work when you stay at Surfing Life.Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTsurfingbeginnersweligamahttps://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/deluxe-rooms-hot-showers-air-con/https://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/deluxe-rooms-hot-showers-air-con/Surfing Life has grown to eight rooms, with deluxe doubles, a deluxe triple, hot showers and optional air-con, plus 2017 room rates.Mon, 30 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMTroomsguesthousestoryhttps://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/surfing-life-restaurant/https://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/surfing-life-restaurant/The restaurant at Surfing Life: fresh local fish, Sri Lankan home cooking and big breakfasts, made for hungry surfers and open to visitors too.Mon, 06 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTrestaurantfoodguesthousehttps://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/why-stay-in-gurubebila/https://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/why-stay-in-gurubebila/The busy beach towns of Sri Lanka's south coast are fun, but here's why surfers choose the quiet village of Gurubebila, between Midigama and Weligama.Mon, 21 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTgurubebilatravel guidestoryhttps://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/reef-break-safety-and-surf-etiquette/https://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/reef-break-safety-and-surf-etiquette/Moving from sand to reef? How to surf reef breaks like Plantation, Coconut Point and Midigama safely, from tides and reef boots to line-up etiquette.Mon, 15 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTsurfingreef breaksmidigamahttps://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/how-to-get-to-surfing-life/https://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/how-to-get-to-surfing-life/Getting to Surfing Life in Gurubebila, between Midigama and Weligama: by car from the airport, by coastal train from Colombo, and by tuk-tuk from Galle.Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTtravel guidegurubebilaplanninghttps://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/sinhala-tamil-new-year-avurudu/https://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/sinhala-tamil-new-year-avurudu/What happens during Sinhala and Tamil New Year in mid-April on Sri Lanka's south coast: traditions, sweets, games, and what it means for travellers.Mon, 13 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTculturegurubebilatravel guidehttps://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/first-surf-week-day-by-day-plan/https://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/first-surf-week-day-by-day-plan/Never surfed before? A realistic seven-day plan for learning to surf at Weligama Bay while staying at Surfing Life, from first lesson to first green wave.Mon, 19 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMTsurfingbeginnersweligamahttps://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/lazy-afternoons-hammocks-books-games/https://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/lazy-afternoons-hammocks-books-games/Between morning and evening surfs: the chill-out area, garden hammocks, book swap and games that make afternoons at Surfing Life so easy.Mon, 10 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMTguesthousestorygurubebilahttps://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/surfboard-hire-and-board-storage/https://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/surfboard-hire-and-board-storage/Travelling without a board, or bringing your own? How surfboard rental and upright board storage work at Surfing Life Guest House near Midigama.Mon, 22 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTsurfingguesthousebeginnershttps://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/surfing-south-coast-monsoon-season/https://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/surfing-south-coast-monsoon-season/What the south coast of Sri Lanka is like during the southwest monsoon: rain, wind, surf conditions around Midigama and Weligama, and where else to go.Mon, 16 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMTsurfingweatherplanninghttps://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/our-rooms-2014/https://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/our-rooms-2014/A look at the rooms at Surfing Life in 2014: five ensuite rooms with fans and mosquito nets, from small doubles for budget surfers to a twin room.Sun, 20 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMTroomsguesthousestoryhttps://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/surfing-life-featured-in-the-guardian/https://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/surfing-life-featured-in-the-guardian/In February 2014, The Guardian included Surfing Life in its top 10 budget beach hotels and guesthouses in Sri Lanka. Here's what they said, and our thanks.Thu, 27 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMTstoryguesthousepresshttps://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/midigama-rams-right-lazy-left/https://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/midigama-rams-right-lazy-left/Two classic Midigama reef breaks five minutes by tuk-tuk from Surfing Life: what Rams Right and Lazy Left are like, and how to surf them safely.Tue, 14 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTsurfingmidigamareef breakshttps://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/plantation-and-coconut-point-surf-guide/https://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/plantation-and-coconut-point-surf-guide/A local's guide to Plantation and Coconut Point, the two reef breaks in Gurubebila near Midigama: who they suit, when they work and what to watch out for.Mon, 09 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMTsurfinggurubebilamidigamahttps://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/meet-surfing-life-gurubebila/https://www.surfinglife.lk/blog/meet-surfing-life-gurubebila/The story of Surfing Life, a small surfers' guest house in Gurubebila village between Midigama and Weligama, run by Eric of Easy Beach fame.Mon, 18 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMTstoryguesthousegurubebila