East Coast
Arugam Bay
East-coast surf town — May–September beach season opposite the south.
## Why go Arugam Bay is the east-coast surf and beach base when the south is in monsoon.
## How many nights **3–5 nights** if surf or east season is the point of the trip.
## When to go **May–September** east dry season. See the [east coast season guide](/travel-guides/east-coast-season).
## What to skip Booking Arugam in south-coast peak season and expecting the same beach weather logic.
## Pair with Trincomalee further north, or a [east coast package](/itineraries/east-coast-beaches).