Which is better for beginner surfing Ahangama or Hiriketiya

For absolute beginners, Hiriketiya is visually less intimidating because it is a sheltered horseshoe bay. The inside section is pure sand and soft rolling whitewash, perfect for learning. However, it gets extremely crowded. Ahangama has more intermediate reef breaks, but nearby Weligama is actually the absolute best for beginners due to the massive sandy bay.