Kabalana Beach, Ahangama, Sri Lanka 4.9 on Google
ASHENSURF SCHOOL · KABALANA
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FIVE REASONS
to trust Ashen.

Choosing a surf school in Ahangama is a personal decision. Here is what our family offers: ISA-certified coaching, practical skills, guest recommendations, local knowledge and a thoughtful approach to safety.

ISA-certified surf instructionInternational Surfing AssociationTalk about your lesson
An Ashen instructor supports a surfer in the water at Kabalana
Your lesson. Your next step.

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you’re learning with.

01

ISA-certified coaching

Learn with ISA-certified surf instructors at Kabalana Beach. Internationally recognised instructor training and patient explanations bring structure to your time in the water.

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02

Real skills, at your pace

Work on standing up, board control and reading waves. Intermediate coaching develops positioning, generating speed and turning technique, with feedback suited to your level.

03

Highly rated in Ahangama

Ashen Surf School is rated 4.9 on Google in the reviews shared with us. Guests describe patient teaching, encouragement and a welcoming family. Read their experiences and the current listing.

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04

Local roots in Ahangama

Our family grew up in Kabalana. We bring local knowledge of the beach and nearby Ahangama surf spots to the choice of lesson area, timing and conditions.

05

International safety standards, applied locally

ISA instructor education includes surfer safety, equipment and session planning. Our lessons start with beach practice and are planned around your experience and the day’s conditions.

The Ashen Surf School family and surf team on Kabalana Beach
Qualified guidance. A familiar welcome.

LOCAL HEART.
International training.

ISA stands for the International Surfing Association. Its coaching programme covers teaching, skill development and safety. Instructor certification is an individual qualification: ask us about the instructor for your session and their current credentials.

Ocean conditions always matter. We discuss your experience, practise on the beach and choose a suitable area before heading into the water. There is no promise of a particular result on your first day.

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In our guests’ own words

PATIENT TEACHING.
Shared memories.

Selected excerpts from the reviews shared with us. For the latest rating and full reviews, visit Google.

★★★★★
“A family run school! The trainers are safe and very patient and encouraging.”
Shravanthi SatishShravanthi SatishGoogle review
★★★★★
“Great food, the family that runs the school and the restaurant is super welcoming and lovely!”
Giacomo MarinoniGiacomo MarinoniItaly
★★★★★
“I took lessons with Sangeeth, who was kind and patient. After the lessons, I was able to catch waves and stand up on my own on a wide board.”
Umehani DalalUmehani DalalGoogle review
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