Arugambay is a bay situated  in the dry zone of Sri Lanka‘s southeast coast. The bay is located 320 kilometers  or 200 miles  east of Colombo. Large number of foreign  tourists  and   local  travelers are visiting this area  all year around.   While traditionally fishing has dominated the local economy, tourism has grown rapidly in the area in recent years. Tourism in Arugambay is dominated by surf tourism  as it is internationally famous for  surfing. Tourists are also attracted by the  beaches, lagoons, historic temples and the nearby Kumana National Park.