Arugam Bay Main Point
Arugam Bay Point
A long right-hand wave at the southern tip of the bay, where a single ride can run for hundreds of meters. It's Sri Lanka's most famous surf break and the heart of the town.
The Main Point sits on the cape at the southern end of Arugam Bay. Over sand and reef, it forms a consistent long right-hander, and international surf competitions are often held here during the swell season. It's crowded and fast, so it suits advanced surfers mainly. Beginners can practice on the 'baby waves' beside the Main Point or take a tuk-tuk to surf breaks nearby for lessons.
To the north of the cape stretches the long main beach. Surf shops, cafés and seafood restaurants line the streets. Watching the surfers and the sunset from the cape in the evening is a daily ritual.
Opening hours
All day; mornings have calmer winds and waves
Nearby sights
- Elephant Rock
- Peanut Farm
- Muhudu Maha Viharaya
- Crocodile Rock
- Pottuvil Lagoon
- Pottuvil Point
- Whiskey Point
- Magul Maha Viharaya