Okanda

Okanda Beach

Good for Relax

6.4

/ 10 Pleasant

#218 out of 235
in Okanda

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.

It is a spacious bay with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Okanda Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

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Historical

+33 ^oC +26 ^oC

Air temperature

5.9 M/S

Wind

+30 ^oC

Water temperature

1.1 M

Wave height

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Beach overall scores

Water

Excellent

8.5/10

Cover

Tolerable

4.9/10

Cleanliness

Pleasant

6/10

Amenities

Bad

1/10

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Okanda Beach (Sri Lanka) is located outside the Okanda settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Okanda Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

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"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."

Avani Jaya

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
size&shape
location
- In a natural environment, there are no roads or buildings within the beach

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Cover and water

cover
- Bright sand
- Sea bottom - Sand
swimming details
- Depth increase - moderate
water
- Normal water, medium transparency
- Turqoise blue

Audience

- Relaxation connoisseurs

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Beach surroundings

Attractions Transport Localities

Attractions

Deiya Nagapu gala• 6 min walk
Kosgoda Tour Mart• 29 min walk
Okanda Beach Sri Lan...• 2.4km
Giant Hearth-Stone• 3.2km

Transport

WRZ• 74.1km
Potuvil Police Stati...• 25.9km

Localities

Okanda• 310m
Colombo• 214.8km

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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. See the attractions section for details.

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. See more details in weather section.

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.