Pottuvil Point
A long beach and rocky headland north of Pottuvil. During the swell season it offers long right-hand waves; at other times it's an unspoiled, quiet beach.
Pottuvil Point lies north of the mouth of the Pottuvil Lagoon. Rounded boulders are scattered along the shore, and the beach is long and empty. When the surf is up, long right-hand waves roll in, suited to intermediate and advanced surfers. Behind the beach are the ruins of Muhudu Maha Viharaya, and wild elephants occasionally walk out of the scrub onto the shore. There are few facilities nearby, so bring your own water and food. It's about 15 minutes by tuk-tuk from Arugam Bay.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Pottuvil Lagoon
- Muhudu Maha Viharaya
- Whiskey Point
- Arugam Bay Main Point
- Elephant Rock
- Peanut Farm
- Crocodile Rock
- Magul Maha Viharaya