Kabalana Beach · Sri Lanka
Good waves.
Great company.
First wave or next chapter. Find your feet in the ocean with a local surf school that feels like home.
A warm welcome, always.
OF THE SOUTH COAST
A surf school. A slower pace.
A little ocean.
A lot of heart.
There’s a place for you here, whether you’ve never touched a board or you’re chasing a better turn.
We’re Home Waves, a local surf school right on Kabalana Beach. Come learn with us, pick up a board, or settle into our nearby villa and make the coast your home for a while.
Meet Home WavesYour days, your way
Find your kind of saltwater.
A first lesson, a board for the day, a place to stay. Start wherever feels right.
01 / IN THE WATERLearn to surf
Start with the basics. Build your confidence.
Beginner & intermediate lessons.
02 / YOUR OWN RHYTHMGrab a board
More time in the water, on your terms.
Rent by the hour, day or five days.
03 / STAY A WHILEMake it a surf stay
Ocean days, a nearby place to come home to.
Villa Home Waves Kabalana.
See you at the beach.Less rush. More ocean.
From the first hello
to your first wave.
Learning to surf should feel welcoming. We start with where you are, take time with the fundamentals, and choose the session around your level and the conditions.
Find your confidenceOcean awareness and technique, one step at a time.
Learn with local peopleA surf school rooted right here in Kabalana.
Enjoy the whole dayA board, lycra and a fresh coconut are part of your lesson.
Beach notes
A little closer to Kabalana.
A few useful things to know before you arrive.
From the people who paddled out
Good days. Shared stories.
A few words from our surf school guests.
“We took lessons as a family for 5 days and within this short time we were able to surf on our own. Head coach Asela and the whole team were incredibly patient, supportive, and friendly.”
“Asela was a great instructor and taught us the basics with really clear explanation. We had never surfed before and he tailored the lesson to our ability really well.”
“Surfing has always seemed like such an intimidating pursuit for me, but Asela broke it down beautifully, starting from the fundamentals and working his way up.”
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More guest experiencesDo I need to have surfed before?
Come as you are. Beginner sessions start with ocean awareness, paddling and getting to your feet. Tell us your experience when you enquire so we can plan the right lesson.
What do I bring, and what is included?
Bring swimwear, sunscreen and a towel. The current lesson offering includes a surfboard, lycra, a beach bed and a fresh coconut after your session.
How long is a lesson?
Choose a one-hour or 90-minute lesson. We will help you decide based on your level and plans.
A little salt water goes a long way
Your next wave
starts here.
Tell us when you’re coming.
We’ll take it from there.