Where Local Wisdom Meets Professional Surf Coaching
OUR MISSION
Not Just Surf Lessons A Mission to Build Real Surfers
At Tailslide, our mission is simple: to teach surfing with clarity, simplicity, precision, and respect for the ocean. We believe surfing is not just a holiday activity. It’s a discipline that builds confidence, focus, and flow in and out of the water.
Through professional surf coaching in Sri Lanka, we help you develop real skills, a resilient mindset, and the tools and self-trust to surf anywhere. Not just here in Sri Lanka, but for life, anywhere.
CONSISTENTLY IN THE TOP 3 IN SRI LANKA SURF RANKINGS
Meet Podi: Sri Lankan Surf Coach & Madiha Local and National Pro Surfer
Meet Podi: Sri Lankan Surf Coach & Madiha Local and National Pro Surfer
Born and raised in Madiha, Kavindu “Podi” is more than just your surf coach—he’s part of the reef. Sri Lanka national surf team rider, and Top 3 ranked surfer on the island for the past three years, he’s spent over 20 years surfing the same waves you’ll learn on today.
Podi has coached more than 5,000 students, from total beginners to advanced surfers chasing cutbacks and barrels. His approach blends professional surf coaching—the kind usually reserved for athletes—with the patience and care of someone who knows this side of the Indian Ocean deeply.
Every lesson carries the wisdom of the Madiha surf break: ocean respect, awareness of the currents, and the belief that surfing is for everyone. With Podi and our team, you won’t just catch waves. You’ll understand them.
HERE’S WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
At Tailslide, We Build Real Surfers — At Any Level, For Any Ocean.
The ocean doesn’t judge, and neither do we. Whether you’re 20, 30, 40 or more, traveling solo, sharing a romantic surf holiday, or chasing waves with your best friends. Here you’ll find a safe, personal space to grow, connect, and progress, not only in your surfing, but in your daily life.
We coach at every level, check below to see more:
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Professional Surf Coaching with Love, Commitment and Intention.
on any wave, in any ocean.
Personalised Guidance
No pushing and herding beginners here. Every surfer gets individual feedback, live corrections, and drills tailored to your level—so progress is real, not rushed.
Deep Local Knowledge
Madiha is our home break, Sri lankan surf spots our playground, and Podi has surfed them since childhood. You’ll gain first-hand insight into currents, reef safety, and reading the lineup like a local.
Professional Technical Coaching
Learn the same methods used by pro athletes, taught by a former Sri Lankan National Surf Team competitor. From your first popup to cutbacks, you’ll train with structure, not guesswork.
Beyond Surfing
Surfing isn’t just physical—it’s mindset, flow, and resilience. Through video analysis, surf journals, and self-assessment tools, we help you carry the lessons of surfing into your everyday life.
THE TAILSLIDE VALUES
Surf Better, Live Better: Lessons from the Ocean for Life
Surfing shapes how you think, move, and navigate life. We’ve experienced its benefits firsthand: resilience, patience, clarity, and flow. It’s far more than a workout. It’s a way of living. The only question is, are you ready to discover the true surfing values?
Everyone Can Surf
Surfing isn’t just for athletes. Whether you’re 30, 40 or 70, a first-timer or returning to the ocean, the magic is the same. At Tailslide, we believe the waves belong to everyone—and we coach with patience and care so you can experience that freedom.
Surfing Is More Than a Sport
Yes, it keeps you strong and fit, but surfing runs deeper. It’s about focus, confidence, and connection. to the ocean and to yourself. Every surf session here in Sri Lanka builds both skill and self-trust.
Is Meditation in Motion
No phones. No deadlines. Just you, your breath, and the rhythm of the waves. Surfing is presence in its purest form, which is why so many surfers call the ocean their therapist.
A Hobby That Never Gets Old
Every surf is different: new tides, new energy, new lessons. That’s what keeps it inspiring. Surfing isn’t just a one-time thrill—it’s a lifelong practice that keeps your body challenged and your soul stoked.
Life Lessons in Every Wave
Wipeouts are part of surfing, and part of life. Each fall is a chance to learn, adjust, and try again. Surf coaching at Tailslide isn’t about perfection; it’s about resilience, awareness, and the courage to keep paddling back out.
The Feeling of Being Alive
Few things match the rush of riding a wave—salt on your skin, wind on your face, and the ocean carrying you forward. Surfing is joy, freedom, and the reminder that you’re part of something much bigger than yourself.
Stories From Our Surf Community
OUR LOCATION DETAILS
Madiha Insights:
- Surf breaks on your doorstep – three consistent Surf spots within walking distance: one beginner-friendly, plus two for intermediate and advanced surfers.
- Peaceful coastal road – a palm-lined stretch that runs parallel to the ocean, far from the noise of Weligama surf camps.
- Laid-back cafés & eats – local flavors and community favorites like Doctor’s House and Swell Café, all just minutes away.
- Authentic Sri Lankan surf culture – stilt fishermen at sunset, ocean views in every direction, and a local vibe that feels worlds away from tourist crowds.
A Quiet, Intimate Surf Town with Waves for Every Level
Madiha is the kind of place you dream about but rarely stumble across. A small surf village where the road hugs the ocean, the sunsets take away your breath, and surfing breaks are just steps from your room.
No chaos. No traffic. No loud beach clubs. Just fishermen heading out at sunrise, quiet lineups you don’t have to fight for, and a pace of life that flows with the waves. With cafés, surf, and sea all within walking distance, Madiha feels both unspoiled and unforgettable.
Madiha Insights:
- Surf breaks on your doorstep – three consistent Surf spots within walking distance: one beginner-friendly, plus two for intermediate and advanced surfers.
- Peaceful coastal road – a palm-lined stretch that runs parallel to the ocean, far from the noise of Weligama surf camps.
- Laid-back cafés & eats – local flavors and community favorites like Doctor’s House and Swell Café, all just minutes away.
- Authentic Sri Lankan surf culture – stilt fishermen at sunset, ocean views in every direction, and a local vibe that feels worlds away from tourist crowds.
A Quiet, Intimate Surf Town with Waves for Every Level
Madiha is the kind of place you dream about but rarely stumble across. A small surf village where the road hugs the ocean, the sunsets take away your breath, and surfing breaks are just steps from your room. No chaos. No traffic. No loud beach clubs. Just fishermen heading out at sunrise, quiet lineups you don’t have to fight for, and a pace of life that flows with the waves. With cafés, surf, and sea all within walking distance, Madiha feels both unspoiled and unforgettable.
Surfing isn’t an escape.
It’s a return. To yourself,
your body, and the ocean.
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