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Two Locations. One Unforgettable Surf Journey.

Intermediate Women’s Surf Retreat Sri Lanka

Q: When are the 2027 Sri Lanka retreat dates?

Exact dates are still being confirmed. Contact the team to check availability and be notified when dates and final packages are released.

Q: Can I book only one week?

Yes. Guests can register interest in Week One, Week Two or the full two-week journey. Final booking options and prices will be confirmed separately.

Q: Can I join on my own?

Yes. Solo travellers are warmly welcomed.

Q: Are flights included?

No. Guests arrange their own flights. Transfer guidance from Bandaranaike International Airport near Colombo will be confirmed with the final package.

Join Salty Sisters Travel and Swella for a tropical journey created for women who already surf and want to progress, explore new waves and share the lineup with a supportive group.

Book Week One in Madiha, Week Two in Weligama, or experience the full two-week journey. Exact 2027 dates are currently being confirmed.

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IntermediateNot a complete beginner trip

Two LocationsMadiha and Weligama

Flexible BookingBook one week or both

Women OnlySurf and travel together

Solo FriendlyArrive independently

Since 1999Outer Reef experience

In Partnership With Swella

Sri Lanka Theme Progress your surfing while living the tropical surf lifestyle.

Who It’s For

For Women Ready To Paddle Out, Explore And Progress

This journey is for intermediate surfers who are already comfortable paddling out, catching waves and sharing a lineup.

You do not need to be an expert. You do need enough independence in the water to move beyond complete beginner lessons and enjoy guided sessions at a range of south-coast surf breaks.

Imagine waking beside the Indian Ocean, checking the waves with your group, travelling by tuk-tuk to palm-fringed surf spots and returning for coffee, yoga, rooftop sunsets and warm tropical evenings.

Comfortable paddling out independently
Able to catch waves without constant instructor assistance
Comfortable sharing a lineup with other surfers
Ready to work on positioning, wave choice and technique
Excited to surf different breaks with the group
Not suitable for complete beginners

Intermediate women enjoying a Sri Lanka surf retreat

Travelling Solo?

Come On Your Own. Paddle Out With Your Surf Sisters.

Many women can surf but hesitate to travel alone or enter an unfamiliar lineup without knowing anyone. This partnership is designed to make that next step feel more exciting and more supported.

You will already have something important in common with the group: a love of surfing and a desire to experience new waves. Shared sessions, tuk-tuk journeys, meals, yoga and tropical evenings make connection feel natural rather than forced.

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Why We’re Doing This Together

Community Meets Two Decades Of Surf-Travel Experience

Swella is building a global community for women who surf, helping female surfers connect by destination, travel plans and ability. Salty Sisters Travel brings the retreat experience, local partnerships, surf knowledge and the practical detail needed to make the journey run smoothly.

She brings the community. We bring the waves, the beachfront, and two decades of know-how making it run beautifully.

Together, we are excited to support the launch of Swella’s new female surf app and create a journey where women can meet before they travel, share waves in Sri Lanka and continue connecting long after the retreat.

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Is Sri Lanka Right For You?

For Surfers Who Have Imagined Living By The Ocean

Sri Lanka offers the chance to make surfing part of everyday life: morning wave checks, tuk-tuk journeys with boards on the roof, tropical food, coffee shops and warm-water sessions beneath the palms.

This retreat suits women who want to improve while experiencing the destination properly. It is not about rushing through a training plan. It is about surfing regularly, discovering new breaks and enjoying everything that surrounds the waves.

Warm-water surfing without heavy wetsuits
Different waves and named south-coast breaks
Coffee shops, beach cafés and tropical food
Palm-lined roads, turtles and local wildlife
Yoga, rooftop evenings and coastal adventures
A slower rhythm shaped by the Indian Ocean

I’m ready to travel for waves and experience life as a surfer.

Warm-Water Waves

Tuk-Tuk Surf Trips

Coffee Shops

Beachfront Living

Turtles

Palm Trees

Yoga

Ocean Community

Choose Your Sri Lanka Journey

One Week In Madiha, One Week In Weligama, Or The Full Journey

Each week has its own atmosphere and programme. Join one location or follow the full two-week journey along Sri Lanka’s south coast.

Week One

Madiha / Kathaluwa

Beachfront rooms, private terraces and a calmer base for settling into the journey before exploring nearby reef and beach breaks.

Sea-view rooms and garden dining
Home break for warming up
Tuk-tuks to Kabalana, Sticks and Marshmallow
Five yoga sessions during the week
Weekly video analysis
Seafood BBQ and local excursions

Week Two

Weligama

A more social surf-town week with two linked houses, a rooftop pool and easy access to Weligama and the surrounding breaks.

Beachfront house and nearby apartments
Rooftop pool, bar and hammocks
Surf guiding around local breaks
Rooftop movie nights
Boat trips and Mirissa party bus
Guided tea-plantation tour

Full two-week Sri Lanka women's surf journey

Full Journey

Both Weeks

Experience both sides of the south coast journey, progress across two different bases and spend two full weeks living around the ocean.

Two locations and two different atmospheres
More surf time and greater progression
Video feedback and guided surf sessions
Yoga, culture and local adventures
Time to build genuine group friendships
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What’s Included

Surf, Accommodation, Movement And Local Life

The final package will depend on whether you join Week One, Week Two or both. These are the planned core elements across the journey.

Intermediate Surf Support

Coaching, guiding and feedback for women who can already paddle out and catch waves.

Yoga And Recovery

Movement and recovery sessions, including five yoga sessions during the Madiha week.

Coastal Accommodation

Beachfront or near-beach rooms, shared spaces and tropical places to unwind.

Food And Experiences

Planned breakfasts, selected shared meals and destination experiences, confirmed with each package.

The Coaching

Progress Across Two Different Surf Regions

The journey is designed for surfers who want guidance and progression without turning the retreat into an intense competitive training camp.

Week One uses the home break as a comfortable starting point before travelling by tuk-tuk to breaks such as Kabalana, Sticks and Marshmallow. Weekly video analysis helps turn what you feel in the water into clear, practical feedback.

Week Two focuses more strongly on surf guiding around Weligama and nearby breaks, selecting the best available options for the group’s ability and the conditions.

Intermediate-only group environment
Wave selection, positioning and timing
Confidence in unfamiliar lineups
Video analysis during the Madiha week
Surf guiding during the Weligama week
Named breaks selected around conditions
Support without constant beginner instruction
Safety and local knowledge guide every session

Accommodation

Two Bases With Two Different Personalities

The journey moves between two real partner-camp experiences rather than asking guests to choose one base for the whole retreat.

Placeholder accommodation for the Madiha or Kathaluwa week

Week One: Madiha / Kathaluwa

Planned as a beachfront stay with sea views, private terraces and a garden dining area. The home break sits directly outside and offers a useful place to warm up before travelling to other breaks.

Beachfront rooms with sea views
Private terraces
Garden dining area
Home surf break outside
Tuk-tuk access to nearby breaks

Weligama Sri Lanka surf retreat accommodation

Week Two: Weligama

Two linked houses create a flexible social base: one directly on the beachfront and another around 100 metres back with self-catering apartments.

Beachfront main house
Self-catering apartment options
Rooftop pool and bar
Hammocks and table tennis
Rooftop movie nights

Retreat Package

Planned Inclusions And Details Confirmed Separately

We are super excited to be hosting a two week trip in Sri Lanka. The dates are. 15/01/2027 to the 22/01/2027 & 22- 29/01/2027

Planned Inclusions

Seven nights for a single-week booking
Fourteen nights for the full journey
Intermediate surf coaching or guiding
Surf equipment for planned sessions
Yoga and recovery sessions
Weekly video analysis during Week One
Selected meals and social evenings
Salty Sisters Travel × Swella community support
Planned local experiences and excursions

Confirmed Separately

2027 retreat dates 15/01/2027
One & two week package
Full two-week package price
Room allocation and occupancy
Final meal plan
Airport and inter-camp transfers
Final excursion schedule
Exact Week One property name
Flights and travel insurance

Your Two Weeks

Join One Week Or Follow The Full Journey

Each week works as a complete retreat. Guests joining both continue from the calmer first base into the more social Weligama experience.

Week One

Madiha / Kathaluwa

Surf Progression

Begin at the home break, travel by tuk-tuk to Kabalana, Sticks and Marshmallow, and use weekly video analysis to understand your surfing.

Movement And Food

Five yoga sessions, relaxed garden dining and a weekly seafood BBQ create the rhythm around the surf.

Local Experiences

Planned options include a hinterland tuk-tuk tour through rice fields, a Galle old-town walk, hot-air ballooning and a boat party.

Who This Week Suits

Intermediate surfers looking for a beachfront base, technique feedback and a quieter introduction to the south-coast lifestyle.

Week Two

Weligama

Surf Guiding

Use local knowledge to find suitable waves around Weligama and the surrounding south coast, adapting each day to conditions.

Rooftop Living

Relax at the rooftop pool and bar, enjoy hammocks, table tennis and rooftop movie nights between sessions.

Local Experiences

Planned options include boat trips, a party bus to nearby Mirissa and a guided tea-plantation tour.

Who This Week Suits

Intermediate surfers wanting a lively surf-town atmosphere, guided sessions and a sociable second half to the journey.

Getting There

Fly Into Colombo And Travel South

Bandaranaike International Airport near Colombo is the main arrival airport for the retreat.

The journey to Sri Lanka’s south coast normally continues by private transfer, shared transfer or train, depending on arrival times and the final retreat arrangements.

Detailed transfer guidance, meeting points and any organised airport collection options will be confirmed with the final package.

Main airport: Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo
South-coast transfer details to follow
Inter-camp travel confirmed for full-journey guests
Flights are not arranged by Outer Reef Surf Travel

Travelling along Sri Lanka's tropical south coast

Sri Lanka Gallery

Warm Waves, Tropical Living And Two Weeks By The Ocean

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Take The Salty Sisters Feeling With You

Explore Salty Sisters clothing and accessories before your Sri Lanka journey.

Surf Essentials

Retreat-ready pieces for travel, beach days and post-surf life.

Travel In Comfort

Easy layers designed for airports, road trips and tropical evenings.

Salty Sisters Style

Celebrate the community and the journey before you even paddle out.

Before You Book

Salty Sisters Sri Lanka FAQs

When are the 2027 Sri Lanka retreat dates?

15/01/2027 22/01/2027 Contact the team to check availability and be notified when the dates and final packages are released.

What surfing level is required?

This is an intermediate retreat. Guests should be able to paddle out, catch waves independently and share a lineup comfortably. It is not suitable for complete beginners.

Can I book only one week?

Yes. You can register interest in Week One, Week Two or the full two-week journey. Final booking options and prices will be confirmed separately.

Can I join on my own?

Yes. Solo travellers are warmly welcomed, and the partnership with Swella is specifically designed to help women connect around surf travel and shared ability.

Where is Week One based?

Week One is currently described as Madiha, but the matching partner property may be in Kathaluwa near Ahangama. The exact property name and location must be confirmed before publication.

Which surf breaks may we visit?

Week One may include Kabalana, Sticks and Marshmallow, with the home break used where suitable. Week Two uses surf guiding around Weligama and nearby breaks. Locations always depend on conditions and safety.

Is video analysis included?

Weekly video analysis is planned during the Madiha or Kathaluwa week. Final coaching schedules will be confirmed with the package.

Are yoga sessions included?

Five yoga sessions are planned during Week One. Any additional yoga or movement sessions will be confirmed with the final programme.

Are flights included?

No. Guests arrange their own flights. Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport is the main arrival airport, and south-coast transfer guidance will follow.

What is Swella?

Swella is a surf app for women, helping female surfers connect by location, travel plans and ability so they can find surf companions and feel more supported in unfamiliar lineups.

How do I check availability?

Contact Outer Reef Surf Travel with your preferred week, surfing experience, room preference and whether you are interested in one week or the full journey.

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Two locations. One community. A new chapter in your surfing.

Join The Sri Lanka Surf Journey

Paddle out in warm water, explore different breaks, live beside the ocean and share the journey with women who understand why surfing is more than a holiday activity.

Exact 2027 dates are being confirmed. Contact the team to discuss Week One, Week Two or the complete two-week experience.

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