Pasikuda Beach
East Coast · Batticaloa · aka Valaichchenai
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Region
EastDistrict
BatticaloaNearest town
ValaichchenaiWater
Very calm & shallowCrowds
family, quiet, resortWheelchair
—About Pasikuda
Pasikuda is Sri Lanka's family beach — a very shallow, gentle bay with water that stays calm and waist-deep for hundreds of meters. Resorts line the beach, making it an easy, all-inclusive-style getaway on the east coast.
- ✓Very shallow, gentle bay — ideal for kids
- ✓Water stays calm hundreds of meters out
- ✓Beachfront resorts & restaurants
- ✓Safe swimming for weak swimmers
- ✓Quiet, relaxed atmosphere
Best time to visit
May–Sep (dry season for this coast)
| Month | Avg high | Rain days | Suitability |
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Weather
Weather by Open-Meteo · updated daily
Next hours
10 PM
29°
Overcast
11 PM
29°
Overcast
10 PM
28°
Overcast
11 PM
28°
Overcast
10 PM
28°
Overcast
11 PM
28°
Overcast
10 PM
28°
Clear
11 PM
28°
Partly cloudy
Next 7 days
Tue
18°
Showers
100%
Wed
17°
Rain
80%
Thu
17°
Showers
90%
Fri
17°
Showers
83%
Sat
18°
Rain
56%
Sun
18°
Rain
48%
Mon
18°
Rain
61%
Wave height: 0.7 m
Sea temp: 29.7°C
Swell: 0.7 m SE
Forecasts are model-based; use the climate guidance above for season planning.
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Travel tips
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Best time of day
The water is calmest in the morning; afternoon winds can pick up a little.
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Getting there
About 300 km from Colombo (6–7 hours) or a short flight to Batticaloa.
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Facilities
Most resorts are beachfront with restaurants — plan meals around your hotel or the small local eateries.
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FAQ
Is Pasikuda safe for children?
Yes — the bay is very shallow and calm, which is why families love it.
When is the best time to visit?
May to September.
Is there anything to do besides the beach?
Day trips to Batticaloa, lagoon tours, and nearby Kalkudah beach.
Questions from travelers
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Is Pasikuda good for snorkeling?
Not really — the water is too shallow and sandy. Head to Nilaveli/Pigeon Island for coral.