Surf Spots
Arugam Bay is a world-class wave machine with a diverse range of right-hand point breaks just minutes from our camp. Whether you want to surf Arugam Bay’s legendary Main Point or explore secluded gems like Peanut Farm and Elephant Rock, there is a perfect wave waiting for you. Our local guides know these surf spots in Arugam Bay better than anyone, ensuring you find the best conditions for your level, from mellow beginner peelers to fast, hollow sections for the pros.
1 - Baby Point - this is the point we take all the beginners out to teach, here the waves get to 2-3ft high with a right-hand break and shallow sandy bottom.
From July to November are the best times to begin your surfing here.
2 - Pottuvil Point - from August to November this point has a very long right hand break you can ride this wave into shore with a generous amount of 1000 metres distance to pull some tricks and experience a barrel. We recommend this for experienced surfers, but after your weeks lessons you will be prepared enough for this excellent surf.
3 - Lighthouse - this is a beautiful spot for those more experienced and want to get out onto the beaten track. From Arugam it is a 40 minute drive by tuk-tuk, it’s a superb way to spend a day travelling and catching waves. On the way you can see temples, rice paddies and stop for a coconut. Here the waves reach 3-4ft high with a distance of 200-300m with sandy rocky bottom.
4 - Elephant/crocodile Rock - this is the place to be early morning or late evening as the sun rises and sets it’s a great way to experience surf and be amazed. It is within walking distance from our surf retreat so we enjoy taking beginners here as it also has a good length in the wave to have a bit of fun.
5 - Peanut farm - this is the spot for beginner to intermediate it’s a clean right hand sandy bottom wave with a size of 3-4ft high and distance of wave 200-350m best in July til November.
6 - Okanda - great remote spot for advanced surfers having the steep barrel waves and 5-8ft high. Its half reef and sandy bottom with a distance of 400-600m from Arugam it’s a one hour scenic drive on the way you can see temples, ricer paddies and lots of wildlife.
7 - Panama Point - half hour from our retreat for intermediate surfers. Has a sandy and reef bottom with a wave distance of 200-300m reaching 3-5 ft in wave height.
8 - Secret surf spot - in front of our surf camp only for skilled surfers sandy bottom the waves are thick hollow and steep must be a strong surfer. Wave distance of 40-60m and height 5-6 ft all year round.
Our surf packages
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Climate:
Wind: Offshore
Type: Right hand break
Average water temperature: 28 degrees
Average air temperature: 32 degrees
Wave size (commonly): 5ft-6ft
Ride: 400m
Bottom type: Reef & sand
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Temperatures:
Average temperatures in the shade:
Nov. Dec. and Jan. : 26-28 degrees Celsius
Feb. Mar. and Sept. Oct. : 30-32 degrees Celsius
April May June July Aug. : 32-35 degrees Celsius
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