Surfing at
Arugam Bay
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The heart of Sri
Lanka’s growing surf
scene, the long right break
at the southern end of
Arugam Bay (p 233 ) is
considered Sri Lanka’s
best. From April to Sep-
tember you’ll find surfers
riding the waves; stragglers
catch the random good
days as late as November.
Throughout the year you
can revel in the surfer vibe:
there are board-rental and
ding-repair joints, plus
plenty of laid-back cheap
hangouts offering a bed
on the beach. And if you
need solitude, there are
fine breaks at nearby Light-
house Point, Whiskey Point
and Okanda.
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