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“Arugam Bay Beach has been identified as the best surfing beach in Sri Lanka and
4th best in south east Asia. It also comes with the ten best surfing beaches in
the world.” Arugam beach of Sri Lanka also features as one of the most fascinating
beaches of Sri Lanka. Arugam Bay is located about 314 km from Colombo, a most beautiful
bay with good surfing opportunities. The East coast offers infinite possibilities
for all kinds of water sports and underwater photography. Underneath the Bay lie
the many ship-wrecks of the coast which pose a tempting challenge to the diver.
If you are interested in water sport activity and surfing then Arugam Bay is definitely
the place for all those wind surfers.
Arugam Bay is on the list of the top ten surf points in the world. Situated on the
South East side of Sri Lanka , Arugam Bay receives the same Antarctic winter swell's
that hit Indonesia in the middle of the year. The best time of the year to visit
this exquisite beach is between May and November when the predominant wind is offshore
for at least the first half of the day. At this time favorable conditions are found
for surfing.
There's a wide, sweeping beach in front of the village itself, good for swimming
.For the nature lovers, it proves to be a paradise , as on the south of the surf
is a long, deserted beach leading down to 'Crocodile Rock', from where wild elephants
can quite often be seen. Arugam point is the main break at Arugam Bay. It attracts
a large number of visitors, starting from April to October, which is the most favorable
time for surfers. With a wide sweeping beach it is good for swimming virtually year
round.
Pottuvil Point is another break at Arugam Bay. It is every surfers dream tropical
wave. A long deserted sandy beach doted with some huge boulders at the waters edge,
make this wave a favorite with some of the season veterans .Surfing in this Bay
has to be properly carried out , otherwise you may be left standing in deep waters
with mouth stuffed with sand , or may get hit by heavy boulders at the water ‘s
edge . Accommodation in Arugam Bay is not a problem as the luxurious Stardust Hotel
is located very nearby. One can also opt for the other hotel , Mid Bay Hotel. Whilst
if you fancy watching all the sporting action from afar, hide away in a family beach
hut, Kudakalliya.
This tiny fishing village is fast becoming the young and trendy hideout with the
best surf in Sri Lanka and SE Asia. Surfing companies and enthusiasts take courses
to learn this new extreme sport. It is paradise for the divers and surfers.
Wide sandy beaches and lagoons associated with neighbouring Kumana bird sanctuary
are added values for visitors going to Arugam bay. Lahugal National Park are Yala
East National Park are also located within 10–30 km radious from Arugambay centre.
Magul Maha Viharaya (Buddhist temple), Kudumbigala Temple (Buddhist temple), Shastrwela
Buddhist Temple, Okanda Hindu Temple are some of places with heritage values. In
addition to beaches, wildlife, culture heritage and nature places of interest make
Arugambay a unique tourist attraction in Sri Lanka.
Arugam Bay beach in Sri Lanka is one of five best places in the world for wind surfing
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