FAQs

Use the buttons on the Surfing page for more information about our scheduled Surf Camps and to apply. Before your place is confirmed, you must complete an application questionnaire. When you are accepted, we will hold a temporary place for 7 days and email you with pricing and payment details. To secure your spot, a 25% deposit is payable with the remaining 75% payable 2 months before the commencement of your camp. Closer to the commencement of the camp, we will ask for your dietary requirements and medical conditions.

For private Surf Camps, use the website Contact form providing information such as the number of people, preferred dates, and surfing level of the group members.

Bank transfer is our preferred payment method, however we can also accept credit/debit cards via a payment link and Paypal payments. There will be a 3% additional fee for credit/debit/Paypal payments to help cover fees. If you are a customer of Wise, we can also take payment this way.

Our Cancellation Policy is as follows:

If you need to cancel your trip more than 2 calendar months before the commencement of your Surf Camp, we will refund monies paid minus a £100 admin fee per person on the booking which may be waived at my discretion.

If you cancel less than 2 calendar months before your Surf Camp start date, we will refund you 50% of monies paid less a £100 admin fee per person which may be waived at my discretion. Things can happen resulting in the cancellation of planned travel, so it is recommended that you have adequate travel insurance to cover this.

Check out my full Terms & Conditions for more information.

Yes, subject to availability. For individuals or for pre-arranged groups of 4 or less, we can offer private surf camps for you and your mates. These can be organised for your preferred dates. Get in touch via the Contact form and we’ll see what we can do.

Yes, subject to availability. We realise that scheduled group Surf Camps aren’t for everyone so we can organise private surf coaching for up to 4 people at a time. Get in touch via the Contact form for prices and further information.

The scheduled Surf Camps are generally for adults 18+ years of age, however we may allow exceptions. Anyone attending who is under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a legal parent/guardian.

If you are booking a private Surf Camp or Surf Coaching, then we can accommodate any age of guest providing those under 18 years of age are accompanied by a legal parent/ guardian.

We may be able to accommodate you in the house after the Surf Camp has finished, subject to availability and at an additional charge. Arrangements of this type will only be made within 3 weeks of the commencement of the Surf Camp. We also may be able to assist in arranging transfers to and from the Surf Camp at an additional charge. Please ask if you would like to explore these options.

No, international flights to and from Sri Lanka are not included in any of our packages. You will be advised at time of booking of the camp start and end times so that you can find the most suitable flights for your trip.

Please be aware of your airline’s surfboard/equipment policies as they can differ greatly among the carriers.

It is advised to leave around 3 hours of travel time to/from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). The first day of our camps, whether scheduled or private, is a surf-free day used for the arrival of our guests and the camp finishes around mid-morning on the last day.

No, unless we have organised a transfer for you from the airport to the camp house. This will be at an additional cost to you. Your return transfer can also be arranged by us in certain circumstances. Please ask us about this if required.

It is advisable that you have valid and relevant insurance. Surfing is a dangerous sport and the equipment is expensive. Jacob Mellish and his associated companies can not be held liable for any losses or additional expenditure.