Peanut Farm Beach
About Peanut Farm
Peanut Farm is a small, jungle-fringed cove a short drive south of Arugam Bay, named for the abandoned peanut farm that once stood here. Golden sand hugs a protected bay backed by thick forest, with the beach running south toward Elephant Rock. It is one of the area's favourite surf spots: a gentle inside break regarded as ideal for learners, plus a bigger outside break for more advanced surfers. When the swell is small, the sheltered bay is calm enough for swimming. The scene is remote and low-key - a small surf camp on site, cows and dogs on the sand, and elephants and crocodiles known to roam the surrounding bush. Access is down a rough dirt track, about five minutes' drive from Arugam Bay town.
- ✓Small golden-sand cove framed by jungle, south of Arugam Bay
- ✓Two breaks: beginner-friendly inside wave and bigger outside break
- ✓Calm, protected bay - good for swimming when the swell is small
- ✓Small surf camp on site; otherwise very little infrastructure
- ✓Elephants and crocodiles roam the surrounding jungle
- ✓Reached down a rough dirt track by scooter or tuktuk
- ✓The old peanut-farm name has stuck to the beach
Best time to visit
May–Oct (surf; calm for swimming) (dry season for this coast)
| Month | Avg high | Rain days | Suitability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | ~28°C | 14–18 | Wet / rough (NE monsoon) |
| Apr | ~32°C | 8–10 | Transitional, hot |
| Jul | ~31°C | 3–5 | Excellent (dry season) |
| Oct | ~30°C | 15–20 | Monsoon onset |
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Surf conditions
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Peanut Farm is the best of both worlds near Arugam Bay - a calm, jungle-framed cove for swimming and chilling, with a genuinely learner-friendly surf break when you want waves. Come May-October, carry your own supplies, and treat the wild surroundings with respect.
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