Born in the south of Sri Lanka, Barrel is more than just another surf school. It’s a community that connects people from around the world through a shared love for travel, the ocean, adventure, movement, and everything in between.
Created by a well-known local surfer and a passionate traveling yogi, barrel offers surf lessons for all levels, as well as surf & yoga retreats and collaborations with retreat hosts from around the world.
Welcome to Barrel, where Surf meets Soul. The true spirit of island life.
Feel the rhythm. Feel the waves. Get in touch with us.
Services
Surf Lessons for All Levels.
Whether you’re catching your first wave or ready to level up.
Book a single lesson or stay for a few sessions & dive deeper into your surf experience.
Book more, save more.
Create your own mini surf package & make the most of your time in Sri Lanka.
Surf, yoga, ocean and island life. All in one experience.
Join us for one of our Surf & Yoga Retreats in the south of Sri Lanka.
Our next retreat will be announced soon. Follow us on social media and stay tuned.
Planning a retreat in Sri Lanka with your group and looking for a local partner for surf and/or yoga?
We’d love to collaborate.
With experience in creating and hosting Surf & Yoga Retreat collaborations, we know what it takes to make a retreat feel seamless, authentic and special.
From the ocean to the mat.
Book your favourite
Beginner Surf Lesson 1.5 hrs
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Price: 15,000 LKR
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Includes: Surfboard, surf shirt, zinc & wax
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Beach warm-up: surf basics, theory & spot introduction, Whitewash practice, first steps toward the line-up
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End-of-session feedback
Intermediate Surf Lesson 1.5 hrs
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Price: 17,000 LKR
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Includes: Surfboard, surf shirt, zinc & wax
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Warm-up: surf check, technique refinement & spot explanation
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Green wave surfing
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End-of-session feedback
Photo & Video Package
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Price: 10,000 LKR
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Add: professional surf photos & surf videos
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Capture your surf moments
Surf & Yoga Retreat
Our next retreat will be announced soon 🌴
Our last Retreat in January 2026 was a beautiful week of surf, yoga, sunshine and island life.
From January 23–29, we spent seven days on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, bringing together surf, yoga, adventure and good people.
What the week included:
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2x daily surf sessions with our local surf team
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1x daily yoga class
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River Safari Tour
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Professional surf photos & videos to take the memories home
Our January retreat was a great success and we’re already looking forward to the next one.
Follow us on Instagram and stay tuned for upcoming dates.
Surf & Yoga Collaborations
Your retreat, our home 🌴
Bringing your group to Sri Lanka?
Let us be your local surf / yoga partner.
We’ve collaborated on several retreats and love creating experiences that connect people with the ocean, movement and island life.
Let’s create something together.
Our
Story
We are Apple and Paula, two people from different parts of the world who found each other in Sri Lanka.
Apple grew up in Weligama and has spent most of his life in the ocean.
Paula grew up in Europe and eventually found her way to Sri Lanka.
Somewhere between surf sessions, yoga, travel and island life, Barrel was born.
What started with the two of us has grown into a small family business and a community of people who share a love for the ocean, movement, adventure and connection.
At Barrel, we’re here to help you progress in the water and experience the best of Sri Lanka through surf, yoga and retreats.
Welcome to Barrel, where Surf meets Soul.
Ready to join?
Book your lesson now and dive into an unforgettable surfing experience.
Or still have questions? No worries! Just drop us a message via email or DM us on Instagram.
Ready to join our next retreat or interested in collaborating with us? Just also drop us a message via email or DM us on Instagram.
See you soon!
Weligama
Batumullage Waththa, Pelena, Weligama 81700
Phone
+43 670 1942003
+94 77 531 8628
