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Beach Weather Today in Dalawella Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 28° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 27° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will have 3.1mm of light rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 78%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 19kmh from the West-Northwest. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Dalawella Beach faces South-Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:01 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 85% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Dalawella Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 28° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 28° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

There will be 2 days of light rain with an average of 3.7mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 3.1mm of rain and Sunday will have 4.2mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 72%.

DALAWELLA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 28° 29° 28° 27° 26°
89% 70% 56% 78% 82% 85% 85% 82%
0.7mm 0.6mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 1.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Sun 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 27° 28° 28° 27° 26°
75% 89% 68% 79% 65% 54% 40% 55%
0.3mm 1.3mm 0.7mm 1.1mm 0.7mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Mon 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 28° 29° 28° 27° 26°
81% 25% 12% 10% 5% 4% 8% 22%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
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29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Tue 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 24° 27° 29° 28° 26° 25°
12% 8% 12% 8% 5% 8% 21% 14%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 24° 27° 29° 28° 26° 25°
40% 42% 39% 30% 28% 26% 26% 28%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Thu 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 27° 28° 28° 27° 26°
26% 21% 23% 22% 23% 33% 51% 61%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
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29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 28° 28° 27° 26° 26°
67% 30% 27% 49% 73% 69% 83% 90%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.7mm 1.0mm 0.2mm
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Sat 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
0.8m
0.9m
1.2m
1.3m
0.8m
5.6s 5.8s 5.9s 6.2s 6.7s 9.0s 13.1s 8.6s
Sun 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
1.0m
1.1m
1.3m
1.1m
0.9m
1.3m
1.2m
1.1m
8.4s 8.3s 12.7s 8.1s 9.5s 8.6s 8.4s 8.1s
Mon 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
12
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.0m
7.8s 7.5s 7.2s 7.1s 6.9s 15.5s 6.7s 14.7s
Tue 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
20
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
16
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
0.9m
14.6s 14.5s 14.4s 6.3s 13.7s 13.6s 13.6s 9.8s
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
14
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
6.1s 16.8s 16.2s 16.1s 15.5s 15.1s 14.7s 14.7s
Thu 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
2
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
14.5s 14.2s 13.8s 13.5s 13.4s 13.2s 13.2s 13.1s
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
13.1s 13.0s 12.8s 12.4s 12.2s 12.2s 12.1s 12.1s
Sat 21st December
5:29 AM 12:05 PM 6:25 PM 11:31 PM
0.60 0.20 0.50 0.30
Sun 22nd December
6:05 AM 12:39 PM 7:24 PM
0.60 0.20 0.50
Mon 23rd December
12:13 AM 6:46 AM 1:18 PM 8:37 PM
0.40 0.50 0.30 0.50
Tue 24th December
1:25 AM 7:40 AM 2:12 PM 10:01 PM
0.40 0.50 0.30 0.50
Wed 25th December
5:50 AM 9:04 AM 3:30 PM 11:17 PM
0.40 0.40 0.30 0.60
Thu 26th December
7:04 AM 10:47 AM 4:50 PM
0.40 0.40 0.30
Fri 27th December
12:15 AM 7:44 AM 12:08 PM 5:47 PM
0.60 0.30 0.40 0.30
Sat 21st December
29°
3.1mm
15kmh W
78%
Sun 22nd December
28°
4.2mm
22kmh WNW
65%
Mon 23rd December
29°
0.0mm
18kmh WNW
20%
Tue 24th December
29°
0.0mm
19kmh WNW
11%
Wed 25th December
29°
0.0mm
14kmh WNW
32%
Thu 26th December
28°
0.0mm
8kmh WSW
32%
Fri 27th December
29°
2.0mm
10kmh SSW
61%
Sat 28th December
28°
0.8mm
11kmh WNW
70%
Sun 29th December
28°
2.7mm
10kmh W
51%
Mon 30th December
27°
3.1mm
3kmh S
71%
Tue 31st December
28°
4.1mm
10kmh W
62%
Wed 1st January
27°
5.7mm
7kmh WSW
79%
Thu 2nd January
26°
1.3mm
5kmh W
69%
Fri 3rd January
27°
1.7mm
5kmh WSW
69%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Dalawella Beach

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 28° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 29° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There will be 10 days of light rain with an average of 2.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 55%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Dalawella Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Dalawella Beach, Unawatuna, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Taking a holiday at Dalawella Beach in Unawatuna, Sri Lanka, offers an idyllic escape with its tropical climate, clear blue waters, and lush surroundings. This beach is a slice of paradise for those looking to relax and soak up the sun or engage in exciting water activities.

Beach Type

Dalawella Beach is known for its soft powdery golden sand that feels luxurious underfoot. The beach's clear waters are bordered by palm trees that sway gently in the coastal breeze, creating a picturesque setting for beachgoers. While there are stretches of sand ideal for sunbathing and building sandcastles, Dalawella also has areas with natural rock formations and a reef just offshore. These features make it an excellent spot for snorkeling and diving as they provide habitats for various marine life, making underwater exploration particularly interesting here.

Beach Activities

  • Snorkeling: The presence of the reef and rocks makes Dalawella Beach a great place for snorkeling. You can see colorful fish and other marine creatures in their natural habitat.
  • Swimming: The gentle waves at certain parts of the beach are perfect for swimming.
  • Sunbathing: With its pristine sands, sunbathing is a popular activity as visitors can relax while enjoying the tropical sun.
  • Turtle Watching: In certain seasons, you might get lucky and observe sea turtles coming ashore to lay eggs.
  • Photography: Thanks to its scenic beauty and unique stilt fishermen, this location is ideal for photography enthusiasts.

Accommodations

Dalawella Beach hosts several accommodation options ranging from luxury resorts to budget-friendly guesthouses. Some recommended places include:

  • Dream Cabana: A beautiful resort offering stunning views of the ocean and comfortable amenities.
  • Wijaya Beach Resort: Known for its exceptional service and proximity to the beach.

Areas to Stay In

Staying within Unawatuna itself is recommended due to its convenient access to Dalawella Beach as well as numerous dining options, shops, and cultural attractions. Areas closer to the beach will offer more tranquility while staying in central Unawatuna provides easier access to other activities in town.

Beach Amenities

The amenities at Dalawella Beach include:

  • Sun loungers and umbrellas available for rent
  • Restaurants serving local seafood dishes along the shore
  • Bars where you can enjoy refreshing tropical cocktails
  • Shower facilities near some resorts
  • Local vendors selling snacks and drinks

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