Surf spots in Arugam Bay

4 spots within 7 km of Arugam Bay: 4 point breaks.

Best spots today in Arugam Bay

Beginners: Whiskey Point (Fair, 0.8 m, cross-onshore around 06:00), Elephant Rock (Fair, 0.8 m, cross-onshore around 06:00)

Forecast updated 20 Oct, 01:03 UTC.

The spots

Arugam Bay (Main Point) · point break, intermediate, best on SE/SSE swell with NNW/NW wind, all tides. The headline wave of Sri Lanka's east coast, a long right point break with several sections. The main season runs through the southwest monsoon months.
Pottuvil Point · point break, intermediate, best on SSE/SE swell with WSW/W wind, low to mid tide. A quieter right point north of Arugam Bay that picks up south-southeast swell. Wide, powerful walls with fewer surfers than the main point.
Whiskey Point · point break, intermediate, best on ESE/SE swell with WSW/W wind, all tides. A point break north of Arugam Bay that holds ESE swell in the Sri Lankan summer. It works at all tides and is quieter than the main point.
Elephant Rock · point break, intermediate, best on ESE/SE swell with NW/WNW wind, all tides. A point break south of Arugam Bay that gets the same east-southeast swell as the main point with a gentler and more spread out wave.

When to surf in Arugam Bay

Best months for intermediate surfers: August. For beginners: August. The water goes from about 27 °C in January (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 31 °C in April (Boardshorts / rash vest). Best-known spots: Arugam Bay (Main Point).

Month	Rideable days	Good days	Beginner days	Water
Jan	0	0	1	27 °C
Feb	2	0	1	28 °C
Mar	0	0	1	29 °C
Apr	2	0	4	31 °C
May	4	0	4	31 °C
Jun	5	0	7	30 °C
Jul	8	1	9	30 °C
Aug	16	3	14	29 °C
Sep	8	1	9	29 °C
Oct	7	1	9	30 °C
Nov	2	0	4	30 °C
Dec	3	0	3	28 °C

Days per month at the best third of the 4 spots for each level, from three years of wave and wind model data.

Questions

What are the best surf spots in Arugam Bay?

The best-known are Arugam Bay (Main Point), Whiskey Point, Elephant Rock, Pottuvil Point. In all, 4 spots lie within 7 km: 4 point breaks.

Where can beginners surf in Arugam Bay?

Arugam Bay is mostly for intermediate and advanced surfers: reefs, points or powerful beach breaks. Beginners should take a lesson and stay on the smallest days.

When is the best time to surf in Arugam Bay?

For intermediate surfers August. For beginners August.

What wetsuit do I need to surf in Arugam Bay?

The sea goes from about 27 °C in January (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 31 °C in April (Boardshorts / rash vest).

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