Point · Eastern Province · Intermediate → Charger
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : Slim pickings. Only if you're desperate. — Best window: 5h–7h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Arugam Bay is a point break on Sri Lanka’s east coast. Warm water, tropical rights and a lineup to respect. Read the bottom carefully.
Best from April to October, with southeast swell and cleaner morning winds.
Good level required. You can stand, paddle and read a peak. When it fires, better know what you're doing.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
At Arugam Bay, tide isn't a deciding factor: the spot stays surfable across most tide states. Focus on the swell and the wind instead.
Arugam Bay is rather recommended for intermediate surfers. If you're a beginner, prefer a surf school, a small swell and a suitable tide, or look for a more sheltered nearby spot.
The ideal wind at Arugam Bay comes broadly from North: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Arugam Bay, you can also check conditions at HT's, Lance's Left, Rifles. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.