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Which is better for beginner surfing Ahangama or Hiriketiya

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Amelia K.•11790 rep•2

We are absolute beginners looking to learn to surf Is Hiriketiya or Ahangama a better beach for beginner surfing and avoiding stray dogs

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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.

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Chaminda P.•12990 rep•1

Go to Weligama to learn, then move to Hiriketiya once you can stand up consistently.

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Grace O.•13515 rep•2

As for stray dogs, they are on every beach in Sri Lanka. They are mostly harmless during the day and just sleep in the shade of the surf racks.

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Alex N.•11845 rep•2

Weligama sounds like the safer bet for our first few days. Thank you.

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