What is the water and sand quality of the Okanda Beach?

The coastline of Okanda Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Okanda Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Okanda Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Okanda Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.Okanda Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Okanda Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Okanda Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Okanda Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Okanda Beach.

How far is the Okanda Beach from parking?

The Okanda Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Okanda Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Okanda Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Deiya Nagapu gala located in 0.4 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Okanda Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Okanda Beach is June. Its average value reaches 34°C. The warmest sea is in May, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 28°C and water 28°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Okanda Beach (Sri Lanka) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Okanda Beach (Sri Lanka) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Okanda Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Okanda Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Okanda Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Okanda Beach

Okanda, Sri Lanka

6.4

#218 out of 235 in Okanda 2

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Okanda • 0.3 km

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Tourist Attraction Deiya Nagapu gala

9.8 - Exceptional 420m

Tourist Attraction Kosgoda Tour Mart

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Okanda Beach Sri Lanka

9.4 - Excellent 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Giant Hearth-Stone

8 - Very good 3.2km

Tourist Attraction Kudumbigala Sanctuary

9.4 - Excellent 5.7km

Tourist Attraction Bagure Weva

7.8km

Tourist Attraction Leopord Spot

8.1km

Tourist Attraction Bagure sand dunes

10 - Exceptional 8.6km

Tourist Attraction Panam Gala

10 - Exceptional 8.8km

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About

Okanda Beach is located on the Bay of Bengal (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 218th place out of 235 beaches in the Sri Lanka region 214.8 km away from its center, the city of Colombo. It is one of the beaches of Okanda settlement, just 0.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

Weather

history

+33 ^o C +26 ^o C

Air temperature

4.8 M/S

Wind

+28 ^o C

Water temperature

1.4 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Okanda • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Tourist Attraction Deiya Nagapu gala

9.8 - Exceptional 420m

Tourist Attraction Kosgoda Tour Mart

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Okanda Beach Sri Lanka

9.4 - Excellent 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Giant Hearth-Stone

8 - Very good 3.2km

Tourist Attraction Kudumbigala Sanctuary

9.4 - Excellent 5.7km

Tourist Attraction Bagure Weva

7.8km

Tourist Attraction Leopord Spot

8.1km

Tourist Attraction Bagure sand dunes

10 - Exceptional 8.6km

Tourist Attraction Panam Gala

10 - Exceptional 8.8km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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Localities

Nearest

Okanda • 310m

Main locality of province

Colombo • 214.8km

Transport

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Bus Station

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6.4 Pleasant

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Nikolas Katsaros.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Superb location.

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Lila Harrington

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

The beach is really nice, but it's not very safe. The waves here can be quite powerful, so it's important to be cautious and prioritize your safety. Additionally, there are warning signs indicating that swimming may not be suitable.