Welcome to Long Surf School in Bentota!

We’re a small, locally run surf school founded by Amila. Our school is located at the beach entrance next to the Taj Hotel. It’s easy to find and the perfect starting point for surf lessons or spontaneous sessions.

We specialize in beginner and intermediate surf lessons but we also offer day trips around Sri Lanka and motorbike rentals to help you explore even more of our beautiful island.

Surfing

Beginner Lessons

  • Duration: approx. 70 minutes (beach instruction + water time)

  • Small groups or private available

  • Learn basic paddling, standing and safety techniques

  • Great for kids (8+) and adults of all ages

Group Lessons

  • Ideal for friends or families

  • Up to 8 people

  • Learn together, cheer each other on

  • Same focus on safety and fun

Intermediate Coaching

  • Already caught some waves before?

  • Improve paddling, turning, positioning and style

Surf Lessons

Explore the island on two wheels

We offer motorbike rentals so you can explore Bentota and surroundings at your own pace.

Rent a Bike

Rent a bike

Beyond surfing, we also organize day trips and private tours around Sri Lanka. From iconic landmarks to hidden local spots, the tours are flexible and personal. Perfect if you want to experience more of the island with a trusted local guide.

Whether you’re looking for adventure, nature, culture or simply a beautiful day out, we’re happy to help you plan the perfect trip.

Tours

Water Activities

  • Whale Watching

  • Snorkelling & Scuba Diving

  • Water Sports

Adventure & Safaris

  • River Safari

  • Yala & Udawalawe Safari Tours

  • Paramotoring

  • Sea Turtle Visits

Tours & Culture

  • Ella & Train Journeys

  • Sigiriya

  • Kandy & Temple of the Tooth

  • Galle Fort

  • Tea Plantations in Nuwara Eliya

  • Hikkaduwa & Southern Beaches

Custom trips available

Looking for something special? Amila can also help organize custom day trips and multi-day tours based on your interests. Contact us for recommendations, prices and availability.

Tours
  • Group of six surfers standing on the beach in front of a wooden surf school sign and surfboards, surrounded by lush greenery.
  • Group of people standing on a beach holding surfboards, palm trees in the background, sunny weather.
  • Several paddleboards are leaning against trees on a sandy beach, with a view of the ocean, palm trees, and beach umbrellas in the background.
  • People enjoying the ocean, some are swimming and others are sitting on the shore, with a cloudy sky overhead.
  • Two men are outdoors, one peeling a coconut over a tree stump while the other watches and gestures with a thumbs-up. The man peeling is wearing a blue shirt and a khaki baseball cap, and the other man is wearing a sleeveless gray shirt, sunglasses, and patterned shorts. There are trees and fencing in the background.
  • A man surfing on a yellow surfboard in the ocean, wearing a black long-sleeve shirt and dark shorts, smiling at the camera.
  • A boy in swim trunks stands on a surfboard on a sandy beach while a man kneels beside him, preparing to help or give instructions. The beach has umbrellas, lounge chairs, and other people in the background near the ocean under a partly cloudy sky.
  • Beach scene with people, palm trees, umbrellas, and ocean, as someone carries a surfboard.
  • Person standing on a surfboard riding a wave in the ocean at sunset, with another person swimming in the background.
  • People surfing and swimming in the ocean near a beach with a forested coastline in the background.
  • Several colorful surfboards leaning against a wall outdoors, with a person’s hand touching one of them.
  • A person holding a coconut with a straw on a beach with sand, rocks, ocean waves, and blue sky in the background.
  • A person surfing in the ocean during sunset, with cloudy sky and waves surrounding them.

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