"Luxury surf camp Sri Lanka” isn’t a phrase that should make sense. But once you arrive at our little beachside corner in Ahangama and realize exactly what it can mean, it really does.
Words by Adam Simpson | 7th July ‘25
Because here, luxury isn’t about bellboys or infinity pools. It’s about perfectly peeling waves, AC rooms that still feel homely, rest, vibrant food, and genuine connection, all tucked away in a little cove on Sri Lanka’s south coast.
We’re not trying to be fancy. We’re trying to be real, thoughtful, and excellent at what we do. That, to us, is luxury.
Luxury sunset over the cove, Sri Lanka
There are plenty of surf camps in Sri Lanka. Many with bamboo branding and buffet breakfasts. Ours is a little different.
We’ve been here since 2014. Built slowly, intentionally, and with care. Our Sri Lanka retreat is now based right on the beach, nine simple but beautiful rooms (yes, with air con), a café-bar-restaurant with uninterrupted ocean views, and a tight-knit team of local and international staff who remember your name, your story, and how you take your sambol.
If you’ve read our Portugal journal, you’ll know we’re not big on glitz. But we are big on intention, atmosphere, and soul.
Surf Coaching in Action
The surf here is kind. It peels. It’s warm. And it works beautifully for beginners, improvers, and cruisy longboarders alike.
We don’t just take you to the beach and leave you there. We offer structured, personal coaching in small groups, plus daily photo and video feedback so you can actually see your progress. Our coaches are in the water with you, not on the beach texting.
You’ll surf everything from mellow reef breaks to playful beachies, depending on the tides. But the real win? No wetsuits. Ever.
Our yoga shala sits on the rooftop, overlooking the sea and shaded by coconut palms. We offer a mix of vinyasa, slow flow, yin, and restorative classes, all open-level, and all rooted in real practice, not performance.
Whether you're yoga-curious or long-time devoted, you'll be held by our experienced teaching team. We don’t do one-size-fits-all. We do breath, movement, stillness, and space to feel.
Yoga is woven into the rhythm of each day here, just like Soul, which is something we try to explain but really hope you come and feel.
Rooftop Yoga Session
Food is a big part of what makes this feel like a luxury surf retreat. Our kitchen team crafts vibrant, plant-heavy, sunshine-inspired meals using local produce and seasonal flavours.
We call it Sunshine Food, because it’s bright, it’s generous, it makes you feel good. Expect rice & curry nights, healthy bowls, tropical breakfast spreads, and desserts you’ll sneak seconds of.
We eat together, we pass dishes, we talk. That’s part of the nourishment too.
We’re not a resort. There’s no concierge. But we do offer:
If your idea of a luxury surf retreat in Sri Lanka is deep rest, nourishing routine, and a place that feels both held and free, you’ve found it.
Luxury here is felt in the details, the warmth, the calm, the sea air, the salt-drenched smiles after a dawn session. That’s our kind of five-star.
Guest Relaxing by the Ocean
If this version of luxury feels like yours, we’d love to welcome you. Book your spot in Sri Lanka here, and join us for surf, yoga, food and soul in the Indian Ocean.
We’ve got another retreat in southern Portugal, cliffs, farmhouses, cool Atlantic mornings and the same soulful ethos. You can read about it here. Different place, same heart.
