Unawatuna Beach

A sheltered golden bay near historic Galle, with calm sections and beach cafés.

Best for swimming

YOUR BEACH GUIDE

A little more about Unawatuna Beach

What to expect

A reef protects much of this curved bay, keeping swimming calm. Small restaurants, guesthouses and yoga studios line the beach.

Getting there

It is about 15 minutes from Galle and 2 hours from Colombo.

Good to know

Visit Jungle Beach nearby for a quieter swim.

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Travel gently. Conditions and access rules change – check local guidance and take your litter home.

LIVE CONDITIONS

Unawatuna Beach weather

Current weather, sea temperature and a 7-day forecast for Unawatuna Beach in Sri Lanka, updated live. The best months for a beach day here are usually november to April.

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Weather data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), based on national weather services incl. DWD.

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Unawatuna Beach video

Aerial views and beach films from Unawatuna Beach.

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