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Eastern Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
Arugam Bay Surf Camp
Edited by Tom Jackson
Verified June 2026
Trip fit
Skill suited
Intermediate to Advanced
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Best months
May to Aug
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Home break
Arugam Bay
long walling right-hand sand point . right-hander . 0.5 km away
Accommodation
surf camp
Surf options
5 breaks in range
Group fit
Couples, families, crews
About this camp
A surf camp in the main Arugam Bay settlement offering structured week packages for intermediate and advanced surfers. Daily guided sessions cover the main point, Pottuvil Point, and Whiskey Point depending on conditions and ability. The package includes accommodation in private or shared rooms, daily surf guidance, equipment hire, and two meals. Afternoon rest, evening swims, and optional yoga complete the schedule. The camp prioritises a maximum of 12 guests per week to keep lineups manageable and coaching personal.
Location
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Eastern Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
The moat
Nearby surf spots
5 breaks within reach. Real specs from the spot atlas, not marketing copy.
Spot
Wave
Direction
Skill
Best season
Distance
1Arugam Bay
Beach . Spot
Long walling right-hand sand point
Right
Beginner to Advanced
May to Aug
0.5 km
2Crocodile Rock
Reef . Spot
Right-hand reef point, crumbly walls, uncrowded
Right
Intermediate
May to Sep
4.0 km
3Pottuvil Point
Mixed . Spot
Long mechanical right-hand sand-over-rock point
Right
Beginner to Advanced
May to Sep
6.1 km
4Peanut Farm
Mixed . Spot
Long walling right-hand point with fast barrel entry
Right
Beginner to Advanced
May to Oct
7.0 km
5Panama Rights
Mixed . Spot
Sand-dependent right-hand point, fat walls to expert barrels
Right
Intermediate to Advanced
May to Oct
8.6 km
- 1Arugam Bay0.5 kmLong walling right-hand sand point . right . beach . May to Aug
- 2Crocodile Rock4.0 kmRight-hand reef point, crumbly walls, uncrowded . right . reef . May to Sep
- 3Pottuvil Point6.1 kmLong mechanical right-hand sand-over-rock point . right . mixed . May to Sep
- 4Peanut Farm7.0 kmLong walling right-hand point with fast barrel entry . right . mixed . May to Oct
- 5Panama Rights8.6 kmSand-dependent right-hand point, fat walls to expert barrels . right . mixed . May to Oct
Vibe
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Before you go
What skill level is this camp suited for?
Arugam Bay Surf Camp is best suited to intermediate to advanced surfers, based on the character of the nearby breaks and the camp profile.
What is the closest surf break?
Arugam Bay, 0.5 km from the camp a long walling right-hand sand point wave right-hander over beach.
When is the best season to visit?
May through August is the window with the most consistent swell at the nearest break.
How many surf breaks are within range?
There are 5 documented breaks within reach of Arugam Bay Surf Camp. Each has its own wave character, skill range, and season in our spot atlas.
What type of accommodation is this?
Arugam Bay Surf Camp is a surf camp in Eastern Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka.
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