Arugam Bay
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Great, with tons of possibility for adventuring to other spots nearby with no crowds. The food is amazing.
Atmosphere:
This is an international surf destination, equipped with all the things you would expect. The australian contingency is powerful. It's is a very poor region of Sri Lanka, power shortages and water shortages are common. Thank god for the surf bungalows and western surf influence.
Additional Info:
Make friends with the locals. There are many other places to surf in the vicinity, but you need local help when venturing outside the main city.
Location
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Easy access from the center of town. Is not visible from town, but an easy walk south around the point.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Powerful |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Long (150 to 300m) |
| Good day length | Very Long (300 to 500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South, SouthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Pottuvil Point
2.28 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Elephant rock
2.55 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
