Sri Lanka’s surf capital on the southeast coast has a well-earned global reputation for its point break, which draws experienced wave-riders from around the world between May and October. But Arugam Bay is more than its surf – the town has a relaxed, unhurried energy that makes it one of the most genuinely enjoyable places to simply be on the island, regardless of whether you own a board. The nearby Kumana National Park and the coastal lagoons to the south add wildlife and nature dimensions that make A-Bay a genuinely multi-layered destination.