Sri Lanka Beach Guide
Find the right beach for your trip.
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Beaches profiled
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Coasts covered
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All activities →Surfing
Beginner bays to reef breaks, by season.
Snorkeling & Diving
Reefs, wrecks and rock formations.
Whale watching
Blue and sperm whales off Mirissa, Nov–Apr.
Family-friendly
Shallow water, facilities and shade for kids.
Swimming
Calm bays safe for casual swimming.
Sunset views
West- and south-facing beaches with clear skies.
Editor's picks
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EDITOR'S PICK
Unawatuna
★ 4.5
South · Nov–Apr
EDITOR'S PICK
Mirissa
★ 4.5
South · Nov–Apr
EDITOR'S PICK
Arugam Bay
★ 4.6
East · May–Oct
EDITOR'S PICK
Bentota
★ 4.3
South · Nov–Apr
EDITOR'S PICK
Negombo
★ 4.1
West · Nov–Apr
EDITOR'S PICK
Weligama
★ 4.4
South · Nov–Apr
EDITOR'S PICK
Nilaveli
★ 4.5
East · May–Sep
EDITOR'S PICK
Hiriketiya
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South · Nov–Apr
Beach weather today
Data by Open-Meteo
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Mirissa
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Arugam Bay
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Bentota
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Negombo
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Weligama
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Nilaveli
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Hiriketiya
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