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Hikkaduwa Beach

South Coast · Galle · aka Hikkaduwa
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Region
South
District
Galle
Nearest town
Hikkaduwa
Water
Calm inside the reef
Crowds
tourist hub, party, lively
Wheelchair
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About Hikkaduwa

Hikkaduwa is the south coast's original tourist hub — a long golden beach backed by guesthouses, restaurants and a famous nightlife strip. The coral sanctuary just offshore offers some of the island's easiest shore snorkeling, and sea turtles are a daily sight.

  • ✓Coral sanctuary snorkeling from the shore
  • ✓Sea turtles year-round
  • ✓Vibrant nightlife strip
  • ✓Long sandy beach with everything on hand
  • ✓Day trips to nearby reefs

Best time to visit

Nov–Apr (dry season for this coast)

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Weather

Weather by Open-Meteo · updated daily
Next hours
10 PM
24°
Rain
11 PM
24°
Showers
10 PM
26°
Rain
11 PM
26°
Rain
10 PM
25°
Rain
11 PM
25°
Rain
10 PM
25°
Rain
11 PM
24°
Showers
Next 7 days
Tue
14°
Thunderstorm
100%
Wed
14°
Thunderstorm
100%
Thu
14°
Showers
100%
Fri
14°
Showers
100%
Sat
14°
Thunderstorm
98%
Sun
15°
Rain
84%
Mon
14°
Rain
97%
Wave height: 1.8 m Sea temp: 28.1°C Swell: 1.1 m S

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Nearby

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Travel tips

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Turtles
Sea turtles gather around the reef early morning — snorkel quietly and don't touch them.
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Nightlife
The strip comes alive after dark; most bars are right on the beach.
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Getting there
About 98 km from Colombo (2.5 hours) — easy day trip or stop on the south coast route.

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FAQ

Is Hikkaduwa good for snorkeling?
Yes — the coral sanctuary is just offshore and swimmable from the beach. Best in the morning.
When is the best time to visit?
November to April.
Is it safe for swimming?
Inside the reef the water is calm; outside the reef the currents are stronger.

Questions from travelers

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Where can I see turtles?
The coral sanctuary just off the main beach — they're most active in the early morning.