Not just a retreat..
You'll be based in Weligama, on Sri Lanka's south coast, staying right by one of the island's most famous and consistent beach breaks, with warm water and reliable surf pretty much guaranteed.
It's the same Salty Sisters ethos wherever we run this retreat: a genuinely supportive group, no competitive edge- the difference here is a week built around exploring new breaks and levelling up your surfing in a proper tropical surf-town setting.
Expect up to two guided surf sessions a day, taking in the home break right outside plus a string of other well-known spots reached by tuk-tuk in minutes.<br></br><br></br>You’ll stay across two linked surf houses in Weligama — one right on the beach, one just 100 metres back — both sharing a pool, a rooftop bar and hammock-strewn terraces looking out over the bay.
Weekly boat trips, rooftop movie nights and a party bus to nearby Mirissa keep evenings just as lively as the surf, with a guided tea plantation tour for a proper change of pace.
And if you want to make more of your time in the water, this retreat can also double as your ISA Level 1 Surf Instructor Course.
15/01/27 – 22/01/27
The Area And Surf Spots
Beyond the home break, a string of well-regarded spots sit within a 15-minute tuk-tuk ride, giving the group a genuinely different wave to explore most days of the week.
Weligama itself keeps you busy off the water too, with its restaurants, cafés and famous stilt fishermen, while the tea plantations of the hinterland and the nightlife of Mirissa are both within easy reach.
ISA Surf Instructor Course
Run over 2 days alongside your retreat, the course covers everything you need to safely teach beginner and early intermediate surfers- from instructor safety and equipment to coaching methods, skill progression and programme planning- combining practical time in the water with structured theory sessions.
The ISA Level 1 is the global industry standard for surf instructors and opens the door to coaching work at surf schools worldwide. Whether you're a gap-year traveller, a career-changer or simply want to formalise years of experience in the water, you'll finish the course ready to teach- guided by a woman who's built her own career doing exactly that.
ACCOMMODATION
Double Room (Beachfront): A comfortable double at the beachfront house, with a sea breeze, large windows and air conditioning.
Single Room: Your own room within the shared house, a good option for solo travellers wanting a little privacy.
Triple / Dorm Room: A shared triple or dormitory room, sociable and good value, with the same easy access to the pool and rooftop bar.
Both houses share a large pool, a rooftop bar with hammocks and table tennis, and free Wi-Fi throughout- the two are just five minutes apart by tuk-tuk, so you're never far from the rest of the group.
Basic info summary
ACCOMMODATION (summary)
Stay across two linked surf houses on Weligama Bay- one right on the beach, one just 100 metres back — both built around a pool, a rooftop bar and hammock-strewn terraces.
MEALS
Breakfast is à la carte every morning, with a choice of a typical Sri Lankan spread or a Western breakfast, fresh coffee, local tea and seasonal fruit.
Dinner is served on the rooftop most evenings, with Weligama’s food stalls, cafés and restaurants also on the doorstep whenever you fancy a change of scene.
SURF LESSONS
This retreat is built for surfers who can already paddle out, catch a wave and hold their own in a lineup- it’s progression and exploration, not a first-timer’s course.
With up to two sessions a day and a maximum of four surfers per instructor, you’ll work on wave selection, positioning and confidence at Weligama’s home break plus a string of other well-known spots reached by tuk-tuk.
Want to take it further still? This week can also be your route to an ISA Level 1 Surf Instructor Course, run alongside the retreat- entirely optional, entirely up to you.
SURF EQUIPMENT
Bring your own board for guiding sessions or rent one on-site- either way, equipment is matched to your ability and the spot you’re heading to that day.
CAMP ACTIVITIES
Yoga sessions on the rooftop are available throughout the week, a good way to balance out two sessions a day in the water.
Paddling out together is where the Salty Sisters spirit really shows- cheering each other into waves, celebrating every small win, and building the kind of friendships that carry on long after the trip ends.
Evenings bring rooftop movie nights, pool and beach games, and the occasional boat trip out to sea- plus a party bus to nearby Mirissa for anyone wanting a proper night out.
Available on request
Tea Plantation Tour
Head into the hinterland to visit a working tea plantation and factory, with tastings of over 50 varieties alongside homemade cakes.
Mirissa Party Bus
Join the party bus to nearby Mirissa, one of the coast’s liveliest beach towns, for an evening of music and dancing in the sand.
Stilt Fishermen & Local Life
Stroll the beach to watch Weligama’s famous stilt fishermen at work, one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic and photographed traditions.
Location
Weligama has everything you need within easy reach — restaurants, cafés, shops and pharmacies- with the nightlife of Mirissa and a string of other well-known surf spots all just a short tuk-tuk ride away.
Full accommodation, airport guidance and meeting details will be confirmed as part of your booking information.
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