Are there any surf competitions held in Arugam Bay?

Yes, Arugam Bay keeps hosting notable local and international surf contests during the high summer weeks. The world-class waves at Main Point are the main spot for these events, though sometimes people casually say it’s “the only real venue”, and that’s not totally wrong.

This area has been around for bigger pro happenings for years, too, including qualifying rounds for the World Surf League (WSL) and the Red Bull “Ride My Wave” championships. Usually, those competitions land between June and August, when the Indian Ocean swell stays consistent the longest. When it all starts, the town gets a huge influx of tourists, plenty of live entertainment, and this energetic display of worldwide surf culture, night after night.