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All Arugam Bay Travel Guides

Planning material for the whole trip: the beaches compared, the essential things to do, the season explained, and itineraries that respect the travel time.

Ancient weathered stupa ruins standing in the beach dunes with the ocean behind

Arugam Bay Facts

Verified facts about Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka: location, district, surf season, distances, the 2004 tsunami and the surrounding wilderness.

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Elevated morning view over the curving bay with outrigger fishing boats pulled up on the sand

Arugam Bay Travel Guide

The complete independent Arugam Bay travel guide: where to stay, the surf points, the season, getting there, and how to plan the trip.

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Aerial morning view of golden beaches and rocky points receding down the east coast

Best Beaches and Surf Points in Arugam Bay, Compared Honestly

Independent comparison of Arugam Bay's beaches and surf points: the Main Bay, Whiskey Point, Peanut Farm, Elephant Rock, Pottuvil Point, Panama and Okanda.

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Surfer resting on a rocky headland overlooking a wild beach curving down the coast in morning haze

Things to Do in Arugam Bay Beyond the Waves

The best things to do in Arugam Bay: surfing every level, the Pottuvil Lagoon, Elephant Rock, Kumana safaris, Kudumbigala, Muhudu Maha Viharaya and more.

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Two surfers walking toward clean morning waves on a golden palm-lined beach in peak season

Best Time to Visit Arugam Bay

When to visit Arugam Bay: the May to September season explained, peak surf months, shoulder value windows and what the off-season is really like.

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Scooter with a surfboard side-rack parked on a sandy palm-lined coastal road with a tuk-tuk approaching

Arugam Bay Travel Tips

Practical Arugam Bay tips: cash and ATMs, tuk-tuks and scooters, safety in the water, wildlife sense, connectivity and respectful travel.

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Safari jeep on a red dirt track beside a lagoon full of waterbirds with a wild elephant grazing

Arugam Bay Itineraries

Ready-made Arugam Bay itineraries for 3, 5 and 7 days: surf mornings, the lagoon, Elephant Rock, Peanut Farm, Kumana and the wild south, paced properly.

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A performance shortboard and a soft beginner longboard leaning against a palm tree on the beach

Main Point vs Whiskey Point

Main Point or Whiskey Point? An honest comparison of Arugam Bay's two surf bases: the waves, the accommodation, the atmosphere and who should choose which.

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Aerial view of a palm-wrapped horseshoe cove with surfers in turquoise water on the south coast

Arugam Bay vs Hiriketiya

Arugam Bay or Hiriketiya? An honest comparison of Sri Lanka's two surf bases: opposite seasons, different waves, different vibes, and how to choose.

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