Arugam Bay

Administrative Information

• Province: Eastern Province

• District: Ampara District

• Administrative Type: Village / Pradeshiya Sabha Area (Pottuvil)

• Regional Status: Major tourism hub of the eastern coast.

Geographic Information

• Coordinates: 6.8415 N, 81.8322 E

• Elevation: 3 meters (10 feet) above sea level

Main Attractions

• The Main Point: The area's premier surf break, featuring a mechanical right-hand point break that breaks over a reef/sand setup, suitable for experienced surfers.

• Baby Point & Whiskey Point: Excellent alternative surf breaks located nearby with gentler waves, making them perfect for beginners and intermediate surfers.

• Muhudu Maha Viharaya: A historic Buddhist temple ruin tucked into the sand dunes of neighboring Pottuvil, dating back over 2,000 years.

• Pottuvil Lagoon Safari: A serene eco-tour via traditional unmotorized rafts through mangrove forests, where travelers frequently spot elephants, crocodiles, peacocks, and water monitors.

• Kumana Bird Sanctuary Safari: A serene eco-tour via traditional unmotorized rafts through mangrove forests, where travelers frequently spot rare birds, crocodiles, peacocks, and water monitors.

• Elephant Rock: A scenic, secluded beach and surf spot located just south of the bay, famous for its dramatic rock formations and sunset views (where wild elephants are occasionally seen roaming nearby)

• Kudumbigala Rock: A scenic rock range which ages for thousands years of buddhist history, and where ancient status, stupas and ruins still remains preciously.