East Coast
Pasikuda Beach & Arugam Bay surfing
A wide, shallow bay on the east coast — famously calm, warm water you can wade into for hundreds of metres.
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Pasikuda is known for one of the flattest, calmest bays in Sri Lanka — the shallow water stretches out so far that it feels more like a giant natural pool than open ocean.
It has grown into a relaxed resort strip on the east coast, popular for swimming, snorkelling and simply floating in warm, glass-calm water.
Arugam Bay is a famous surf and beach town on the southeast coast of Sri Lanka, located about 330 kilometers from Colombo. Known for its laid-back vibe, it attracts global surfers and travelers looking for tropical sun, wildlife safaris, and quiet sandy shores.
Worth knowing
- Famously calm, shallow water — great for kids and non-swimmers
- Snorkelling over the reef just offshore
- Relaxed, less crowded than the south coast resorts
- World-Class Surfing: Home to famous right-hand point breaks like Main Point, Whisky Point, and Elephant Rock, suitable for beginners and pros alike
- Kumana National Park safari
- Arugam Bay restaurants and cafes
- Batticaloa Dutch Fort
- Kallady Bridge -Visit Sri Lanka's long iron bridge to learn about the local "singing fish" phenomenon
Best time to visitMay to September (east coast season)
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