The confusion surrounding the Arugam Bay incident underscores the complexities of Sri Lanka’s tourism industry and the geopolitics that have engulfed the island in recent years.

He quickly clarified that his frustration had nothing to do with politics but with the soldier’s blatant disregard for surf manners. “This is a very common thing that happens in Arugam Bay ...

Aussies, French, Americans, Sri Lankans, Welsh, the Dutch, South Africans, and even the occasional Italian. Easy to access, less than 200 meters from the main strip at Arugam Bay.