The Surf Window

Whiskey Point

Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

Reef breakIntermediate

A fun, accessible reef break just north of Arugam Bay, Whiskey Point has playful waves in a beautiful setting with a more relaxed atmosphere than the main Arugam Bay break.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalE (90°)
WindowNNE–SSE (30°–150°)
Size4-8ft

Wind

NE

Offshore

Tide

Mid to high

LowMidHigh

Season

March–October

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Right

Bottom

Reef

Shape

Fun, rolling reef waves, less powerful than Arugam's main point but enjoyable and consistent

Length

50–150m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate
  • •Why: A forgiving reef with manageable power, perfect for practicing reef turns and nose-rides.

Hazards

  • •Reef cuts (booties recommended)
  • •Sea snakes occasionally visible
  • •Elephants have been known to walk the beach at dawn

Local Tips

  • •Whiskey Point gets its name from the legendary parties held here in the early surf traveller era.
  • •Dawn is extraordinary at Whiskey Point, the chance of seeing elephants on the beach at sunrise is real.

Location

Map showing the location of Whiskey Point in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

6.8402, 81.8362