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Crocodile Rock: surf spot in Arugam Bay
- Wave
- Point break, right-hander
- Level
- Beginner
- Faces
- ENE (offshore wind: WSW)
- Best tide
- all tides (from surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- May – Sep: May, June, July, August, September
- Water temperature
- 27–29°C (boardshorts)
- Location
- Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka (6.8104, 81.8250)
Other surf spots in Arugam Bay
- Arugam Bay: Point break, right-hander, for beginners, faces ENE (offshore wind: WSW), best tide: all tides
- Peanut Farm: Point break, right-hander, for beginners, faces ENE (offshore wind: WSW), best tide: all tides
- Panama Rights: Reef break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces ENE (offshore wind: WSW), best tide: all tides
- Okanda: Point break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces E (offshore wind: W), best tide: all tides
Places to stay near Crocodile Rock
- Kudakalli (1.6 km away): Hotel
- Shim Beach Resort (1.7 km away): Hotel
- Sand Dune Beach Resort (2.4 km away): Hotel
- Kadjan Villa (2.4 km away): Guesthouse
- Salty Surf House (2.4 km away): Surf camp
- The S gallery (2.5 km away): Hotel
- Saneepa Hotel (2.6 km away): Hotel
- Stay Golden (2.8 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near Crocodile Rock
- Elephant Rock Wave Surfing Beach (0.1 km away)
- Hangten SurfSkate Hostel (2.1 km away)
- Forest surfing (3.1 km away)
- Ocean Surf Arugambay (3.6 km away)
- Happy Surf School (3.6 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Crocodile Rock?
Crocodile Rock is in Arugam Bay, where the best surf season is May – Sep (May, June, July, August and September). It works best at this tide: all tides. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the WSW.
What wind is offshore at Crocodile Rock?
Crocodile Rock faces ENE, so wind from the WSW blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the ENE blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Crocodile Rock?
The best tide at Crocodile Rock is all tides, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Crocodile Rock good for beginners?
Yes: Crocodile Rock is a spot for beginners.
Where can I stay near Crocodile Rock?
The nearest places to stay are Kudakalli (1.6 km away), Shim Beach Resort (1.7 km away), Sand Dune Beach Resort (2.4 km away) and Kadjan Villa (2.4 km away). Swell Cabin lists 186 places to stay within 16 km of Arugam Bay.
What is the surf forecast for Crocodile Rock?
Swell Cabin rates Crocodile Rock hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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