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Arugam Bay

East Coast · Surf

Arugam Bay

Long waves and slow, sandy days.

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Why Arugam Bay

01

Sri Lanka’s most celebrated point breaks

02

Laid-back independent beach culture

03

Lagoons and little-visited wild country

Best time

May–September

Suggested stay

3–5 nights

Surf at first light, cross a lagoon by canoe and end the day with lime soda under the palms.

Come with a little structure and enough room for the weather, a conversation or a road worth following. KrishanTours plans the practical pieces privately, then keeps the days human.

Landscape near Arugam Bay

Things to do

Four ways to feel Arugam Bay.

  1. 01Match a break to your ability
  2. 02Paddle a mangrove lagoon
  3. 03Climb Elephant Rock at first light
  4. 04Take a day with no plan

Local note: Beginners do best early with a local instructor, before onshore wind arrives.

In the frame

Arugam Bay travel scene 1
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Close enough to combine

Kumana · Panama · Gal Oya

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