Weligama's wide sandy bay is one of Sri Lanka's best beginner surf spots, with gentle, consistent waves that have made it a magnet for first-time surfers and surf schools. The town is equally famous worldwide for its traditional stilt fishermen, who perch on wooden poles planted in the shallows in a practice unique to this stretch of coast.
144 kmDistance from Colombo
~3 hrsTypical drive time
The small offshore Taprobane Island, a private residence built on its own rocky outcrop, adds a scenic landmark to the bay and is visible from most points along the beach.