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Main Point
The long, mellow right-hander that made Arugam Bay a world surf destination.
Arugam Bay
One of Asia's great right-hand point breaks.
What makes Arugam Bay.
Arugam Bay is a laid-back surf town built around a long, peeling right-hand point break that ranks among the best waves in Asia. From May to September the swell lines up and the single sandy street fills with surfers, yoga studios and easy-going beach bars. Beyond the surf, the surrounding lagoons and the nearby Kumana and Lahugala parks put elephants, crocodiles and abundant birdlife within a short tuk-tuk ride. Quieter outlying breaks such as Whiskey Point, Peanut Farm and Pottuvil Point are scattered up and down the coast, and the ancient ruins at Muhudu Maha Viharaya sit right behind the beach.
One of Asia's great right-hand point breaks.
- May – September (peak surf season)Best time
- 6Spots to see
- ~200KVisitors / year
What to see
Where to explore in Arugam Bay.
The landmarks and corners worth carving out time for. Each one a reason this place earns its place on the route.
02Whiskey Point & Peanut Farm
Quieter outlying breaks reached by a short ride up the coast.
03Pottuvil lagoon safari
A mangrove lagoon boat trip for elephants, crocodiles and prolific birdlife.
04Kumana National Park
A wild bird-and-leopard park bordering Yala, an easy jeep safari from the bay.
05Muhudu Maha Viharaya
Ancient brick ruins and a seated Buddha rising from the dunes behind the beach.
06Elephant Rock
A scenic headland with a gentle break and a short climb for a sunset view.
Find Arugam Bay on the map.
Where Arugam Bay lies within the East Coast, and the landmarks clustered around it, so you can picture how it threads into the rest of a tour.
Make Arugam Bay yours.
We weave it into a private, tailored trip around how you want to travel.