Hikkaduwa Beach

 Hikkaduwa beach

 

Hikkaduwa is one of the best surfing spots in Sri Lanka, offering a clear hot water base. The waves vary in size from 4 to 11 feet. Surfing in the Hikkaduwa area is fairly well known and gets the best surfing during its dry season, which is from November to March.

The beaches in Hikkaduwa have been attracting tourists since the 1960s when it was first discovered. The beach stretches on spanning kilometres and hosts many fun activities to keep the tourists engaged. These water sports include snorkelling and scuba diving for the adventure seekers. The clear waters beckon nature lovers who wish to dip inside the waters to witness the vibrant, colourful aquatic life. The coral sanctuary hosts gorgeous coral formations, which house a variety of fishes and large turtles. The islets along the beach breed pockets of wildlife and are a wonderful way to interact with it.

One of the most prominent beaches in Hikkaduwa is the central beach known as Naigama, which extends in front of the southern part of the city, where many hotels are situated. While the sea here may not always be perfectly calm, it’s suitable for swimming although the waves might not appeal to everyone.

Hikkaduwa is famous for serving delicious seafood curries, relaxing massages, Buddhist temples, and watersports such as surfing, snorkelling, and diving. The beaches in Hikkaduwa may not be on par with Bali or Goa, but it does attract a fair amount of regulars.

The Hikkaduwa beach is suited for water sports such as snorkelling, swimming, surfing, scuba diving, body surfing, and boating. You could book a seat on a boat with a transparent bottom where you can closely observe shoals of fishes and other interesting aquatic creatures. If you wish to observe them more closely in the clear waters, you could sign up for one of the scuba diving or snorkelling courses at the PADI-certified dive centres. The carefully planned and monitored trips will ensure that the environment stays unaffected by these activities.

Hikkaduwa is one of the developed surf tourist towns, originally a fishing village now – busy with surfing and scuba diving are the main attractions. Some good nightlife if you are after a party. There are a number of local breaks and waves can be 3ft to 10ft when they are working.