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A closer look at Arugam Bay
Arugam Bay is Sri Lanka's best-known surf town, balancing laid-back beach life with iconic point breaks and a strong seasonal energy.
Travel region
East Coast
District
Ampara
Eastern Province
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Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
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A field guide to Arugam Bay
Three essential notes, collected as pages. Use the controls or your keyboard arrows to explore them.
Season notes
Best time to visit
April to October
Arugam Bay field notes
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Destination images
Arugam Bay gallery
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Route planning note
The best version of Arugam Bay depends on what surrounds it. We use this stop as part of a paced private route, not as an isolated checklist item.
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