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Sri Lanka's coasts · Two-monsoon series

Two coasts, two seasons, one island

◷ Which coast is in season? {{ count }} beaches · swim, surf & snorkel
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Beach of the month

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BEACH RATING
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The beach rating

Every beach, scored on its strengths

The overall score is our editorial pick, what makes each beach worth the trip. The bars show its profile: water, swimming, snorkeling, surf, shade, quiet and sunsets. Pick a beach, then tap a factor.

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The two-monsoon system

When one coast storms, the other shines

Sri Lanka has two opposite monsoons. Pick a month to see which coast is calm, clear and swimmable, and which is being battered by swell.

South & West coasts
South & West coast
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Season window · Nov – Apr

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East coast
East coast
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Season window · May – Sep

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The coastline

Every beach, ringed around the island

Tap a pin to fly to a beach, its rating, water conditions and what it's best for.

tap a pin to fly to a beach · click the map to scroll-zoom, or use + / –
Pick a beach
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Best shots

All beaches

sorted · highest rated first ⇄ Compare beaches
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