Lessons
Learn to surf
Whether you’re stepping on a board for the first time or looking to sharpen your skills, we have the right lesson for you. Join Viji and discover what it feels like to ride the waves of Sri Lanka.
Offerings
Choose the lesson that fits your goals
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to push your limits, Surf With Viji has a lesson designed for you. Each program focuses on building confidence, technique, and respect for the ocean.
Beginners Surf
Coaching(90 minutes)
Who This Coaching Is For
- First-time surfers
- Guests who have surfed only a few time
Perfect for complete beginners or surfers with little experience
If you are a complete beginner or have only surfed a few times, this coaching session will help you learn the basic foundations of surfing in a safe, supportive, and fun way.
The focus is on correct technique, confidence, and progression, helping you build a strong base to move to the next level.
🟢 What You Will Learn
- Correct pop-up technique (step by step)
- Proper paddling and body positioning
- How to catch white-water and small green waves by yourself
- Basic balance and wave control
- Understanding how to progress to the next surfing level
🟢How the Coaching Works (Step by Step)
Warm-Up & Strengthening
- stretching and warm-up exercises
- Preparing your body for surfing
Surf Theory on the Beach
- Surfboard parts and how to use
- Correct pop-up technique explained and demonstrated
- Basic paddling technique
- Beach, wave, and ocean safety rules for beginners
In-Water Coaching
- Entering the water safely
- Catching waves with instructor support
- Riding white-waves and small green waves
- Personal tips given after every wave to help you improve
Feedback & Progression Advice
- Review of your session on the beach
- Personal feedback on your surfing
- Clear advice on how to reach your
- next surfing level
Intermediate Surf
Coaching(90 minutes)
Who This Coaching Is For
- Beginners moving into green waves(beginner-intermediate)
- Surfers who can already stand up and ride waves
- Confident paddlers
For surfers who can already catch waves and want to improve technique & confidence
Intermediate surf coaching is designed for surfers who can paddle, pop up, and catch waves independently but want to progress their skills, control,and consistency.
The focus is on better wave selection, improved turns, and surfing green waves with confidence.
🟢 What You Will Learn
- Catching green waves consistently
- Improving paddling efficiency & positioning
- Stronger and smoother pop-ups
- Bottom turns and basic top turns
- Speed control and trimming
- Better balance and flow on the wave
- Understanding how to progress to an advanced level
🔵 How the Coaching Works (Step by Step)
Warm-Up & Technique Preparation
- Dynamic warm-up and stretching
- Balance and mobility exercises for surfing
Surf Theory & Strategy
- Wave selection and timing
- Positioning in the lineup
- Reading green waves and peak choice
- Surf etiquette for intermediate surfers
In-Water Coaching
- Catching green waves independently
- Instructor feedback in the lineup
- Tips after each wave to improve technique
- Focus on turns, speed, and control
Feedback & Progression Advice
- Review of your surfing on the beach
- Personal feedback and correction tips
- Clear guidance on how to move toward advanced surfing
Advanced Surf
Coaching(90 minutes)
Who This Coaching Is For
- Advanced intermediate surfers moving to performance surfing
- Surfers confident in green waves and reef breaks
- Surfers who can generate speed and perform turns
- Confident paddlers with strong ocean awareness
For surfers who want to refine performance, power, and style
Advanced surf coaching is designed for surfers who already have solid fundamentals and want to fine-tune technique, improve wave strategy, and surf more critically.
The focus is on performance turns, speed generation, wave choice, and advanced surf awareness.
🟢 What You Will Learn
- Advanced wave selection and positioning
- Generating and maintaining speed
- Powerful bottom turns
- Controlled top turns and cutbacks
- Reading sections and choosing the best line
- Surfing different types of breaks (reef, beach, point)
- Improving flow, timing, and style
- Understanding how to surf more critical sections
🔴 How the Coaching Works (Step by Step)
Warm-Up & Performance Preparation
- Dynamic warm-up and mobility training
- Strength and flexibility exercises for performance surfing
Advanced Surf Strategy
- Reading advanced wave patterns
- Choosing the best take-off position
- Understanding sections, speed pockets, and power zones
- Advanced surf etiquette and lineup strategy
In-Water Performance Coaching
- Coaching in more powerful green waves
- Real-time feedback in the lineup
- Focus on critical maneuvers and speed control
- Adjustments after each wave for better performance
Feedback & Progression Advice
- Detailed review of your session on the beach
- Personalized technical feedback
- Clear advice on refining style and performance
- Guidance on pushing limits safely
Private Surf Coaching
Why Choose Private Coaching
- Faster improvement
- Strong focus on technique
- More confidence in the water
- Coaching tailored only for you
Personal coaching. Faster progress. Full attention.
Private surf coaching is the best option for surfers who want one-on-one guidance and faster improvement. The session is fully customized to your level, goals, and learning speed.
Who This Is For
- Beginners wanting extra support
- Intermediate surfers aiming to progress faster
- Advanced surfers refining performance
- Nervous or first-time surfers
What’s Included
- 100% personal attention
- Customized coaching plan
- Spot selection based on your level
- Step-by-step feedback after each wave
- Clear guidance to reach your next level
Surf Guiding
For intermediate and advanced surfers
Surf guiding is for surfers who can paddle, pop up, and catch waves independently and want to surf the best spots at the right time with local knowledge.
The focus is on wave quality, safety, and local experience, not lessons.
Who This Is For
- Intermediate & advanced surfers
- Confident paddlers
- Traveling surfers
- Surfers looking for uncrowded waves
What’s Included
- Daily surf spot selection
- Tide, swell & wind analysis
- Access to the best local breaks
- Local safety & etiquette guidance
- Tips to improve wave choice & timing
How It Works
- Meet at the selected surf spot
- Briefing on conditions & safety
- Guided surf session in the lineup
- Feedback and local insights
Surf Theory
Understand the ocean. Surf smarter. Improve faster and safe
Surf theory sessions focus on helping surfers understand waves, the ocean, and surf strategy, both on land and in the water. This knowledge helps you catch better waves, stay safe, and progress faster.
Who This Is For
- Beginners wanting ocean knowledge
- Intermediate surfers improving wave reading
- Advanced surfers refining strategy
- Traveling surfers surfing new spots
What You Will Learn
- How waves are formed
- Reading swell, tide, and wind
- Beach, reef, and point break basics
- Wave selection and timing
- Lineup positioning & surf etiquette
- Safety, currents, and exits
Video Analysis
The main key to improving your surf level
Video analysis is one of the most important tools for surfers at all levels. Seeing yourself surf helps you understand what you are doing right and what needs improvement, making progress faster and more effective.
Who This Is For
- Beginners improving basics
- Intermediate surfers refining technique
- Advanced surfers working on performance
- Surfers serious about progression
How It Works
- Your surf session is recorded
- Key waves are reviewed together
- Clear explanation of mistakes and corrections
- Simple drills to improve next sessions
Why Video Analysis Is Important
- You see your real surfing, not what you think you do
- Faster improvement in fewer sessions
- Better understanding of technique
- Clear goals for your next surf
Pool practice-Why Pool Practice Is Important for Surfing
Pool practice is a very important part of learning to surf, especially for beginners.
- Build Water Confidence
In the pool, students feel safe and relaxed. This helps them overcome fear of water before going into the ocean. - Learn Correct Paddling Technique
A pool is perfect for learning proper paddling, body position, and arm movement without waves and currents. - Practice Breath Control
Holding breath, floating, and calm breathing are essential skills for surfing. Pool training helps improve this safely. - Improve Balance & Pop-Up Skills
Students can practice balance, core strength, and pop-ups step by step before trying it on a moving wave. - Safer Learning Environment
No waves, no rip currents, no crowds. This makes learning faster and safer, especially for first-time surfers. - Faster Progress in the Ocean
Students who do pool practice learn surfing quicker and feel more confident when they enter the sea.