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Arugam Bay
Laid-back surf culture, lagoons and wild east-coast scenery
Sri Lanka
Laid-back surf culture, lagoons and wild east-coast scenery
Sri Lanka
4.7 / 5
Rating
Nov – Apr
Best time
$250
Tours from
Arugam Bay is a much-loved east-coast escape with long sandy beaches, famous surf breaks and easy access to lagoons rich with birdlife and elephants.
A few helpful details for making the most of your time in Arugam Bay.
November to April generally brings the calmest seas and sunniest south-coast days.
The Southern Expressway makes the coast an easy 2–3 hour drive from Colombo.
