About Arugam Bay
Arugam Bay's sandy crescent hosts consistent A-frame swells breaking year-round—legendary among Asia's surfer communities since the 1970s. Fishing boats share the bay; villagers still live traditionally despite tourism. The beach curves for kilometres; reef breaks offshore offer variety for different skill levels.
Country
Sri Lanka
Best months to visit
Year-round
Currency
LKR
Language
Sinhala, Tamil, English
Things to do in Arugam Bay
Surfing the A-frame break suitable for multiple skill levels
Learning to surf from local instructors on the beach
Snorkeling and scuba diving nearby reef and wreck dive sites
Swimming with sea turtles during nesting season (March-May)
Visiting Kumana National Park (lagoons and birds) nearby
Eating fresh fish and drinking young coconuts at beachside restaurant shacks
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