learn the ocean. discover yourself.

Slow surf culture

beginner friendly surf lessons

Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka

surf experience

surf lesson

We offer slow, intentional surf lessons for beginners and evolving surfers. Our approach blends ocean awareness, technical progression, and calm guidance — creating space to grow with confidence.

Our Sessions are 90 minutes long and start with a beach warm up, safety briefing, and technique explanation before heading into the ocean.

Beginners welcome, always.

  • First Waves

    Start gently and learn at your own pace.

    We focus on:
    • ocean awareness & safety
    • understanding waves
    • paddling & positioning
    • learning to stand (pop-up technique)
    • catching your first waves

    No experience needed. Just curiosity.

  • Build Independence

    For surfers ready to progress beyond the basics.

    We work on:
    • catching your own waves
    • improving timing & positioning
    • turning and board control
    • reading conditions independently

    Feel safer with every Wave.

Private · small groups
Beginner friendly
Located in Hiriketiya

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Ahasra Collective grew from a desire to create a different kind of surf experience. Slower, more conscious, and deeply connected to the ocean.

Learning here is never rushed. We guide surfers step by step, building confidence, understanding waves, and developing skills that last beyond a single session.

Hiriketiya is not just our location, it’s part of the experience and home of our Instructors. Local knowledge, respect for the ocean, and community shape everything we do.

Learn the ocean. Discover yourself.

home of our instructors

Surfing in Hiriketiya Bay

Hiriketiya Bay is one of Sri Lanka’s most popular surf destinations, offering waves for both beginners and intermediate surfers. The protected bay features a sandy beachbreak with softer whitewater near the shore, ideal for first time surfers learning balance, timing, and ocean awareness in a safe environment.

Further out, a reefbreak creates faster, cleaner waves suited for intermediate surfers who want to improve positioning, wave selection, and control. Different take-off zones within the bay allow surfers to progress step by step while staying in the same beautiful location.

With changing tides and swell conditions, local knowledge helps find the best surf spots each day. Making Hiriketiya perfect for learning, progression, and enjoying the ocean.