Sri Lanka
Eastern Province
All levels
Point break
Surfing Arugam Bay: Complete Guide
Arugam Bay is Sri Lanka's surf capital — a long right-hand sand-bottom point that delivers fun, peeling waves throughout the May–October season. The town is small, surf-focused, and refreshingly affordable.
Wave type
Point break
Skill level
All levels
Best season
May – October
Swell
S – SE
Wind
Offshore W
Water temp
27–29°C
Crowd
Heavy
Why surf Arugam Bay?
Long, mellow point break perfect for improving intermediates; rich Sri Lankan food and culture.
Beginner-friendly?
Baby Point at the north end of the bay is gentle enough for first lessons.
Hazards & local knowledge
Crowded lineup in season, occasional crocodiles in the lagoon.
Nearby towns
Pottuvil • Whiskey Point • Trincomalee
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