Best wild & secluded beaches
Remote, windswept and undeveloped — for travellers who want the coast to themselves.
Jungle Beach
South · Nov–Apr (calmest seas and best snorkelling visibility)
Kalametiya
South · Nov–Apr
Koggala
South · Nov–Apr; the south–west monsoon (roughly May–September) brings rough surf onto this unguarded beach.
Kuchchaveli
East · May–Sep
Panama
East · May–Sep
Rekawa
South · Nov–Apr
Chundikulam
North · May–Sep
Clappenburg Bay
East · May–Sep
Dondra
South · Nov–Apr
Elephant Rock
East · May–Oct (surf season)
Kankesanthurai
North · May–Sep
Kirinda
South · Nov–Apr
Palavi
West · Nov–Apr; Jun–Sep for the strongest kite wind
Peanut Farm
East · May–Oct (surf; calm for swimming)
Point Pedro
North · May–Sep
Sethawadiya
West · Nov–Apr for calm ocean; May–Sep for strongest kite wind
Silavathurai
North · May–Sep