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Main Point vs Baby Point for longboarders in July

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Jack W.•7620 rep•2

I am visiting Arugam Bay in July. I ride a 9 foot longboard. Should I paddle out to Main Point or stick to Baby Point.

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In July, the swell at Main Point can get very hollow, fast, and double overhead. It is dominated by shortboarders and highly skilled locals. A 9-foot log will be a liability there unless you are an expert. Baby Point (which is just the inside section of Main Point) sweeps over sand and is perfectly suited for long, cruisy longboard rides. Stick to Baby Point.

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Ruwan P.•7590 rep•1

Peanut Farm has a great main point and an inside section, so it works for both short and longboards. Highly recommend it.

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Ruwan P.•7590 rep•1

What about Peanut Farm for longboarding.

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Jack W.•7620 rep•2

Thanks, Whisky Point sounds like exactly what I am looking for.

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Jack W.•7620 rep•2

If you want pure longboarding, hire a tuk-tuk and go to Whisky Point instead. The wave is fatter and slower.

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Nimali D.•4200 rep•1

Baby point is great, but it gets crowded with 50 beginners pushing foam boards around 10 AM.

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Sophie T.•4830 rep•2

Watch out for the reef at Main point. It is shallow and sharp if you wipe out on a big set.

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Sophie T.•4830 rep•2

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