Beaches

Weligama Bay

South Coast 4.2
Free $ Veg Family-friendly

Weligama Bay is a wide, mellow bay that’s the south’s best beginner-surf classroom, with the photogenic stilt fishermen nearby. Getting there: 15 min west of Mirissa. Entry Free. It lies in Sri Lanka's South Coast region. Details last verified 2026-06.

Swim, surf and sunsets, check sea conditions and the season before you go.

Good to know

Getting there15 min west of Mirissa.
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Make a day of it

5 stops nearby · ~1 km · approx $40/person

  1. 1 Weligama Bay You’re here
  2. 2 Weligama Bus Stand 0.1 km
  3. 3 Meera sahib Jummah Mosque Masjid 0.2 km
  4. 4 Real Fish Point Weligama 0.2 km
  5. 5 Layback | Surf Camp in Sri Lanka 〰 Surf Camps + Surf & Yoga Retreats in Weligama 0.3 km

Rough per-person estimate from sourced rates (PickMe/km, meals, entry). Confirm locally.

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Nearby

Weligama Bus Stand0.1 kmWeligama Bus StandMeera sahib Jummah Mosque Masjid0.2 kmMeera sahib Jummah Mosque Masjid Real Fish Point Weligama ★ 4.6 0.2 km away Seafood Layback | Surf Camp in Sri Lanka 〰 Surf Camps + Surf & Yoga Retreats in Weligama ★ 4.9 0.3 km away Surfing Ocean Tribe Surf Camp & Yoga Retreat ★ 4.9 0.3 km away Surfing Surfing ants ★ 4.9 0.3 km away Surfing

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Common questions

How do I get to Weligama Bay?

15 min west of Mirissa.

How much is entry to Weligama Bay?

Entry is Free for foreign visitors at the last check. Ticket prices are reviewed periodically, so treat this as a guide and confirm at the gate.

Is Weligama Bay suitable for children?

Yes. Weligama Bay works well for families, though younger children will need supervision and shade breaks.

Is Weligama Bay wheelchair accessible?

No. Weligama Bay involves steps or uneven ground and is not step-free, so it is difficult for wheelchair users.

How current is this information?

These details were last verified in 2026-06. Time-sensitive details such as fees and opening hours should always be confirmed with the official source before you travel.

Last verified: 2026-06