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Arugam Bay Main Point
A 400-metre right-hand point that defines the east-coast season. Long, slow, perfect for racking up turns and barrel hunting in size.
Surf outlook
We don't have a forecast outlook for Arugam Bay Main Point yet. The seasonal guidance below is based on long-run averages, not on this week.
Live conditions
We don't have a current forecast for Arugam Bay Main Point. The seasonal guidance below is based on long-run averages, not on today.
Surf Snapshot
Estimated seasonal guidance — not a live forecast.
When to surf Arugam Bay Main Point, month by month
Estimated from our authored seasonality — not a live forecast.
Peak season: Jun, July, Aug, Sept (All-time).
| Month | Surf consistency | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | Rare | Boardshorts |
| Feb | Rare | Boardshorts |
| Mar | Rare | Boardshorts |
| Apr | Inconsistent | Boardshorts |
| May | High | Boardshorts |
| Junpeak | All-time | Boardshorts |
| Julypeak | All-time | Boardshorts |
| Augpeak | All-time | Boardshorts |
| Septpeak | All-time | Boardshorts |
| Oct | Moderate | Boardshorts |
| Nov | Rare | Boardshorts |
| Dec | Rare | Boardshorts |
Does this wave fit your level?
Rated for Levels 4-6 · Best at Level 5.
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Find my Level →Beginner notes
Confident Level 4+ minimum. The take-off and middle are forgiving sand; the inside finishes on shallow reef.
Hazards
- some reef sections
- rip current
Camps near Arugam Bay Main Point
Nearby spots
The closest graded spots to Arugam Bay Main Point, straight-line distance.
- Arugam Baby Point~1 km · Levels 2-4
Best months to surf here
In-season months for Sri Lanka, from our editors’ season calendar.