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Surfing in Arugam Bay – A surfing hotspot

Surfing | Image Credit: Brocken Inaglory edit by user:Kallerna, A surfer at the wave edit, CC BY-SA 3.0

Located in the province of Ampara, about 314km away from Colombo, Arugam Bay is famous for its rushing waves. Places in Sri Lanka on the eastern coast such as Hikkaduwa and Arugam Bay became popular among surfers in the early 60s. Both amateurs and veterans of the sport are drawn to the beaches of Sri Lanka due to the surfing opportunities available here.
The waves that are born around the crescent-shaped strip of sand on the eastern coast is said to be one of the finest point breaks in the world! The experience is truly amazing with the lovely waves that unfurl on the waters of eastern Sri Lanka. one of the best surfing spots in Sri Lanka is Arugam Bay. The best time to surf here would be between April and October each year. There are accommodation options such as Anantaya Resorts & Spa Sri Lanka which is a Sri Lanka luxury resort close by which provide the necessary facilities for surfing.

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