Arugam Bay surfing season: Main Point vs Peanut Farm swell conditions?
What are the wave characteristics and swell window differences between Main Point and the southern beginner breaks at Peanut Farm during the east coast surf season?
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Arugam Bay is Sri Lanka’s premier east coast surf capital, operating during the dry southwest monsoon season from May to October. Main Point is a world-class right-hand point break wrapping around a rocky headland, delivering long, hollow walls over a shallow reef shelf requiring solid intermediate-to-advanced skill. For beginners and longboarders, Peanut Farm (located 20 minutes south by tuk-tuk) offers forgiving, mellow sand-bottom peaks breaking over a pristine palm-fringed bay with significantly smaller crowds.
Offshore southern winds blow cleanly all day long during the east coast season, ensuring glassy wave faces from dawn until dusk.
Board rental shops and repair kiosks line the main Pottuvil road, offering everything from high-performance thrusters to foam softboards.
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