Weligama

About Weligama

Weligama Bay is the beating heart of Sri Lanka's surf scene — a long golden crescent with gentle beach breaks perfect for beginners, dozens of surf schools and the famous silhouettes of traditional stilt fishermen along the shore.

Top experiences

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  Weligama surf lessons

  Soft sandy bottom, mellow waves and dozens of ISA-certified beginner schools.

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  Stilt fishermen at sunrise

  The iconic image of Sri Lanka — fishermen perched on wooden stilts in the shallows.

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  Taprobane Island

  A tiny private island crowned with a 1930s villa just off Weligama Bay.

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  Blue whale watching cruise

  Half-day boat trip in search of blue and sperm whales.

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  Surf lesson at Weligama Bay

  ISA-certified coaches, gentle beach breaks, all gear included.

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  Madu River mangrove safari

  Boat glide through mangroves, temple islands and cinnamon farms.

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  Coconut Tree Hill sunset

  The iconic Mirissa headland framed by leaning palms.

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  Galle Fort

  17th-century Dutch fort city — a walkable UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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  Mirissa Beach

  Crescent bay with palm-fringed sand and the Coconut Tree Hill headland.

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  Unawatuna Beach & Japanese Peace Pagoda

  Sheltered swimming bay with a hilltop pagoda and jungle views.

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  Weligama Bay

  Sri Lanka's surf-school capital with fishing stilts and calm waters.