Baby Point is the main beginner-friendly surf spot at the southern end of Arugam Bay’s main beach.

The break is known for its small, manageable waves and shallow sandy bottom, which supports early learners.

Wave heights usually range from 2 to 4 feet, forming a gentle right-hand break with rides lasting 25 to 50 metres, though some swells allow longer rides into the sandy shore.

The surfing season for Baby Point spans from May to September.

Main Point is the main surfing area at Arugam Bay Beach and is suitable for intermediate and advanced surfers.

It features a long right-hand point break, with rides ranging from 200 to 500 meters, starting at a rocky outcrop and running over a mixed sand and reef bottom.

The area produces the most powerful waves in Arugam Bay, typically reaching 4 to 10 feet and forming barrels in larger swells.

The break performs best between April and October, when swells are most consistent.

Crocodile Rock is a rock formation, lagoon and surf point located about three kilometres south of Arugam Bay.

As the name suggests, the rock formation is shaped like a crocodile and offers panoramic views from its summit, attracting visitors for sunrise and sunset.

The surrounding lagoon and coastal area support diverse wildlife, including birds, crocodiles, elephants and occasionally monkeys and water buffalo.

Surfing here is less crowded, and the right-hand point break features a sandy bottom ideal for beginners and intermediates.

The wave here can run for roughly 400 to 800 metres, with heights averaging up to four metres depending on conditions.

Surfing conditions are best from May to September, with peak waves in July and August.

Elephant Rock is a natural rock formation and surfing destination on the southeast coast near Arugam Bay, popular for its beginner-friendly waves and scenic surroundings.

The beach features a gentle right-hand point break over a sand bottom, attracting beginner and intermediate surfers, with the most consistent surf from June to September during the dry season.

Elephant Rock produces waves ranging from 2 to 6 feet in height and offers rides between 200 and 400 metres.

The area is home to diverse wildlife, where buffalo, monkeys, crocodiles, and the occasional wild elephant are sighted.

The summit of the rock formation provides elevated views of the Indian Ocean, surrounding jungle, and sunsets, making it a quiet alternative to busier coastal areas.

Pottuvil Point is a surfing area located six kilometres north of Arugam Bay, near Whisky Point.

It is famous for its long right-hand point break, with waves ranging from 2 to 6 feet and often providing rides of 200 to 800 metres, making it one of the longest on Sri Lanka’s east coast.

The break is best suited for intermediate and advanced surfers, particularly from April to October.

The wave begins near a rocky headland and continues over a mostly sandy bottom, though large rocks and boulders are present at the initial take-off zone.

The site remains relatively uncrowded compared with Arugam Bay’s Main Point, offering a calmer experience and the advantage of two breaks.

Whisky Point located just 100 meters up the beach, ideal for beginners.

Whiskey Point is a surf spot located near the village of Urani, just north of Arugam Bay in Pottuvil.

It features a right-hand point break over a sandy bottom, with waves breaking off a rocky outcrop near the beach, making it suitable for beginner surfers.

Swell can range from 1 to 4 metres depending on the conditions, with rides stretching between 50 and 150 metres.

The area also offers sea bathing, long beach walks, and ocean sunrises. 

Peanut Farm is a surfing area on Sri Lanka’s east coast, located just south of Arugam Bay, and is known for its twin right-hand point breaks.

The site takes its name from former peanut plantations that once covered the area and were destroyed by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

The beach features two distinct surf breaks that suit different skill levels, with a gentle sandy-bottom wave close to shore commonly used by beginners and intermediate surfers.

Farther out, a longer and more powerful break draws experienced surfers seeking long rides.

Surf conditions are most consistent between May and October, when seasonal swells reach the coastline.

Waves typically measure between 3 to 4 feet, with rides stretching roughly 200 to 350 metres toward the shore during favourable conditions.

The area is also noted for its natural surroundings, where wild elephants are occasionally seen near the beach during early morning and evening hours.

Lahugala Kitulana National Park is a small wildlife reserve located in the Heda Oya basin about 16 km inland from Pottuvil, in Sri Lanka’s eastern region.

Covering 1,554 hectares, the area was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1966 and  a national park in 1980.

A central feature of the park is the Lahugala Tank, where large herds of Asian elephants gather to feed on grass during July and August.

The park supports a range of mammals, including sloth bears, Sri Lankan leopards, tufted gray langurs, wild boars, and deer species such as spotted deer and sambar deer.

Its wetlands and water bodies also attract many bird species, including great white pelicans, purple herons, painted storks, white-bellied sea eagles, and endemic birds such as the Sri Lanka spurfowl and red-faced malkoha.

The nearby Magul Maha Viharaya, an ancient Buddhist temple, adds historical and cultural interest to the park’s surroundings.

Pottuvil Lagoon is a shallow brackish water lagoon on Sri Lanka’s southeastern coast that covers about 200 acres and is edged by dense mangrove forests.

The lagoon is known for its rich wildlife, including many bird species, water monitors, crocodiles, and macaque monkeys.

Wild elephants are often seen visiting the lagoon area in the late afternoon.

Mangrove forests and surrounding sand dunes frame the lagoon and form a varied coastal ecosystem.

Visitors can explore the lagoon by boat or canoe safaris that allow close observation of wildlife in its natural setting.

Early morning and late afternoon trips are recommended due to cooler temperatures and better chances of wildlife sightings.

Muhudu Maha Vihara is a historic Buddhist temple and archaeological site located among the dunes of Pottuvil in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka.

Local tradition identifies the area as the landing place of Princess Viharamahadevi, where she came ashore after being cast out to sea by her father.

King Kavan Tissa is believed to have built this temple complex to mark the location where Princess Viharamahadevi landed after her sea voyage.

The archaeological site contains the ruins of an ancient image house featuring a stone statue of the Lord Buddha.

Two smaller stone statues standing beside the central figure are believed by historians to represent the royal figures of King Kavan Tissa and Queen Viharamahadevi.

The surrounding area is part of a protected archaeological reserve that preserves various stone pillars and foundations from the original temple complex.