Arugam Bay is Sri Lanka’s legendary east coast surf destination – a right-hand point break rated among the best in the world, drawing serious surfers from across the globe between May and October. Beyond the surf, the bay has a barefoot, barefoot atmosphere entirely different from the south coast, with nearby national parks, lagoons, and elephant corridors providing extraordinary wildlife encounters just minutes from the beach. The east coast’s turquoise water and empty beaches in the off-surf months make it one of the island’s most rewarding discoveries for travellers seeking something genuinely off the beaten path.
