The tiny village of Gurubebila is the first place I visited in Southwest Sri Lanka. I loved it so much that I ended up staying there for a whole month. The village green lies right next to the beach. It regularly hosts local cricket matches, farmers’ markets, live music, and other events throughout the season.   The wave itself is a powerful A-frame, with fast and long lefts and rights. It’s suitable for decent intermediates and up. Entry and exit can be a little tricky, but there’s normally someone around to ask if you’re unsure.   The whole place is very peaceful and unspoiled, and I found all the locals here to be super friendly and welcoming. There are a few simple restaurants, guesthouses, coconut palms, and a load of cows, but that’s about it.   This is one of my favourite places in the South of Sri Lanka. Sunsets here can be truly magical.   Coconuts is also a great place to watch the local stick fishermen at work, perched on their wooden stilts. And from here it’s an easy walk to Abimanagama Beach, an incredibly beautiful secluded bay. If you come here, be sure to stay with Lucky. He’s a locally famous stilt fisherman, an amazing surf instructor – and a massive legend – who also owns an excellent surf shop in Weligama.   Key info: Type of wave: A-Frame point break   Suitable for: Intermediates and advanced surfers   Where to stay: Lucky’s Guest House (tell Lucky and Indika I sent you!) (Budget) / Lion’s Rest Lion's Rest, Weligama, Sri Lanka Lion's Rest is located in a small fishing village known as Gurubebila. Check Availability  (Higher end)   My favourite place to eat: Dorian and Hiru Family Restaurant