Tangalle (Medaketiya) Beach
South Coast · Hambantota · nearest town Tangalle
Region
SouthDistrict
HambantotaNearest town
TangalleWater
Calm-to-moderateCrowds
quiet, local, relaxedWheelchair
About 195 km SE of Colombo via the A2; express buses, trains via Matara; beach at the edge of Tangalle town.About Tangalle (Medaketiya)
Tangalle's Medaketiya beach is the south coast at its most relaxed — a long stretch of quiet golden sand under palm trees, far from the crowds of the west. Rekawa beach, one of Sri Lanka's best turtle-nesting beaches, is just 15 minutes away.
- ✓Long, quiet, palm-lined beach
- ✓Rekawa turtle-watching beach nearby
- ✓Relaxed local atmosphere
- ✓Beautiful sunsets
- ✓Boutique stays & guesthouses
Best time to visit
Nov–Apr (dry season for this coast)
| Month | Avg high | Rain days | Suitability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | ~30°C | 3–5 | Excellent |
| Apr | ~32°C | 8–10 | Good (peak heat) |
| Jul | ~30°C | 15–20 | Rough / rainy |
| Oct | ~30°C | 14–18 | Transitional |
Weather
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28.2
°
Feels like 32.7°
Light rain shower
Wind 10 km/h W (gusts 18) · Humidity 81% · UV 3.7
☀ Sunrise 05:52 AM · Sunset 05:50 PM
Next hours
11 AM
29°
Light rain shower
12 PM
30°
Overcast
1 PM
31°
Patchy rain nearby
2 PM
30°
Patchy rain nearby
3 PM
30°
Overcast
4 PM
28°
Overcast
5 PM
27°
Overcast
6 PM
26°
Overcast
Next 7 days
Mon
27°
Overcast
85%
Tue
27°
Light rain shower
89%
Wed
26°
Overcast
87%
Wave height: 1.5 m
Sea temp: 30.4°C
Swell: 1.2 m S
Forecasts are model-based; use the climate guidance above for season planning.
Surf conditions
FairSwell
1.2 m SSwell period
8sWind waves
0 m SWSea temp
30.4°CWind
Cross-shore
Tide
Rising
Secondary swell
0.9 m SWind blowing along the coast
Next 7 days — surf forecast
Mon
1.6m
10s
S
Tue
1.6m
11s
S
Wed
1.5m
10s
S
Thu
1.3m
13s
S
Fri
1.1m
16s
S
Sat
1.2m
14s
S
Sun
1.2m
13s
S
Tide is an approximate rise/fall read (model sea-level, not tide-table times). Surf rating is a general swell/wind read, not break-specific.
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Starfish
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Mayon Villa
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Thaprobana Villa
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Sanorich Villa
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Jaga coffee Shop
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Jaga Home
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Blue Breze
5,001 m
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Kundiya Restaurant
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Kingfish Restaurant
558 m
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551 m
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Arundella Beacch Inn
4,998 m
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Arundella Beach Villa
4,971 m
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Amurasan Beach Restaurant
604 m
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Hydra
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Eden Sea restaurant
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Harmony Beach hotel
3,021 m
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Happy Lab
2,092 m
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T The Beach
2,983 m
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Sun Beach guesthouse
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Eleven 11 resort
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Tropical Garden
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Marakkolliya Beach Resort
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Natural Mud Cabana
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Glorious Villa
3,430 m
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Keshan Villa
3,465 m
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Lankan Delight
1,213 m
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Delight villa
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Villa Eco Stay
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Chitra Homestay
3,398 m
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Gamage homesty
3,520 m
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Cocome
3,514 m
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Juliane
3,508 m
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J & M Nest
3,477 m
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Go Green Beach Restaurant
603 m
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Sunny Side Beach Restaurant
635 m
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White Beach Restaurant
655 m
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1,087 m
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Ranji Homestay
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Hidden Pearl Beach
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3,651 m
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Sealand Hotel
3,860 m
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Danesha Homestay
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Kingfisher
3,184 m
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Little Mermaid Restaurant
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Ameena Grand Homestay
3,232 m
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Tangana Homestay
3,233 m
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Glow Accomodation
3,207 m
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Dilena Guest House
3,199 m
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Turtle's Landing
456 m
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442 m
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Coco Tangalla
4,422 m
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The Walatta House
1,177 m
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Mangrove Beach Cabana
2,674 m
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Cactus Lounge
456 m
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Villa Ocean Waves
347 m
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Say Yeah !
843 m
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Sea Avenue Ecogardens
4,859 m
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Silent Beach Villa
1,493 m
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Sea Food Restaurant
395 m
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Shiraz Restaturant
1,381 m
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Sun Hotel
948 m
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Thal Arana Restaurant
1,632 m
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Arachchi Restaurant
2,174 m
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RV Recency hotel
3,402 m
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Four Season Guesthouse
3,254 m
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Ceylon Sea Hotel
3,266 m
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Sasaraga Rooms and restaurant
3,293 m
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Chanli Resort
3,316 m
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Ola Tangalle
3,295 m
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Sunsea Restaurant and Rooms
3,293 m
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Oasis Lagoon Gardren
3,377 m
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Ravan
5,015 m
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Bienvenue chez Sam
3,295 m
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Jaya Homestay
3,482 m
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Crabe houe
458 m
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Rekawa Beach
8,365 m
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Hotel Green Jewel
2,989 m
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In Lanka
1,968 m
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Serenity
3,272 m
Reviews
★ 4 (1)
Scenery4.3
Water4
Cleanliness4.2
Facilities4
Crowds4.5
📌 Editor review
★ 4
Tangalle is where the south coast calms down — fewer crowds, more space, and a genuinely local feel. Combine lazy beach days with a night-time turtle watch at Rekawa.
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Travel tips
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Rekawa turtles · 1 month ago
Join a guided night watch at Rekawa (about 8pm–midnight) — turtles nest here most of the year.
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Stick to the swim zones · 1 month ago
Swim inside the rock-barrier zones and go early (7-9 am) when the sea is calmest; the open water has strong currents.
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Turtle etiquette · 1 month ago
If you meet a nesting turtle, keep at least 20 m away, stay quiet and use only red light - never flash photography.
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Take to the lagoon · 1 month ago
Kayak Tangalle Lagoon for birdlife, monkeys and large monitor lizards; it is one of the area's best wildlife experiences.
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Watch the season · 1 month ago
Visit Nov-Apr; many guesthouses, restaurants and bars close during the wet season and swimming becomes hazardous.
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Sunsets · 1 month ago
The beach faces west — perfect evening views over the palm line.
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Getting there · 1 month ago
About 195 km from Colombo (4.5 hours) — a good base for exploring the south-east.
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FAQ
Rekawa beach, about 15 minutes away, is one of Sri Lanka's most reliable turtle-nesting beaches (best at night, guided).
Swim only in the designated zones behind the rock barriers - currents are strong and there are no lifeguards. The sea is calmest early in the morning, roughly 7-9 am.
November to April.
Yes - turtles nest along the eastern stretch and near the lagoon estuary mouth. For organised, guided night viewing, head about 8-10 km east to Rekawa, run by the Turtle Conservation Project.
No — it's one of the quieter stretches on the south coast.
Express buses run from Colombo along the southern expressway (about 195 km); a train to Matara plus a bus or tuk-tuk also works, though it takes longer.
Questions from travelers
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Is the sea safe for swimming in Tangalle?
Generally yes in the main bay areas, but some stretches have stronger currents — swim where locals do.