Beach Weather in Unawatuna Beach, Unawatuna, Sri Lanka

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Beach Weather Today in Unawatuna Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 26° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will have 4.7mm of light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 67%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 16kmh from the South. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Unawatuna Beach faces South-Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:06 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 67% 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 Unawatuna Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 26° 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 3.1mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 1.5mm of rain and Sunday will have 4.6mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 68%.

UNAWATUNA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 30th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 28° 29° 28° 26° 26°
76% 73% 84% 17% 77% 63% 67% 86%
0.4mm 1.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.9mm 1.1mm 0.9mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Tue 31st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 27° 27° 26° 26° 26°
84% 53% 79% 65% 76% 83% 75% 31%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 1.2mm 2.3mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Wed 1st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 24° 25° 26° 27° 25° 24°
41% 39% 75% 85% 81% 74% 58% 82%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.7mm 0.5mm 0.5mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Thu 2nd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 24° 26° 28° 26° 24° 24°
68% 87% 85% 63% 54% 54% 70% 70%
0.5mm 0.6mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.7mm 0.2mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Fri 3rd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 26° 27° 25° 25° 25°
61% 58% 71% 84% 100% 100% 100% 86%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 1.7mm 2.5mm 2.2mm 0.3mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Sat 4th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 26° 27° 27° 26° 25°
64% 42% 43% 60% 77% 79% 84% 84%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.5mm 0.6mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Sun 5th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 26° 27° 26° 25° 25°
74% 65% 54% 65% 77% 77% 64% 84%
0.4mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.9mm 1.2mm 0.8mm 0.8mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Mon 30th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
16
kmh
12
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
10.5s 10.2s 10.2s 10.3s 10.1s 10.1s 10.0s 9.9s
Tue 31st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
7
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
1
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
10.0s 10.1s 10.2s 10.1s 10.0s 9.9s 9.9s 10.0s
Wed 1st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
18
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.8m
0.7m
10.0s 10.1s 10.1s 10.1s 10.0s 9.8s 10.0s 10.0s
Thu 2nd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
19
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
12
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
10.0s 14.2s 13.9s 13.6s 13.4s 13.3s 13.0s 12.7s
Fri 3rd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
3
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
10
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
12.6s 12.4s 12.3s 12.1s 12.0s 7.0s 6.9s 7.0s
Sat 4th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
0.9m
0.7m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
6.9s 6.8s 7.9s 7.5s 7.4s 9.8s 14.2s 13.6s
Sun 5th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
13.3s 13.2s 13.2s 13.2s 13.1s 13.0s 12.6s 12.1s
Mon 30th December
8:35 AM 2:22 PM 8:02 PM
0.19 0.57 0.20
Tue 31st December
2:33 AM 9:05 AM 2:57 PM 8:37 PM
0.75 0.17 0.59 0.19
Wed 1st January
3:06 AM 9:34 AM 3:30 PM 9:11 PM
0.77 0.17 0.62 0.20
Thu 2nd January
3:37 AM 10:03 AM 4:04 PM 9:46 PM
0.77 0.17 0.64 0.22
Fri 3rd January
4:06 AM 10:32 AM 4:38 PM 10:24 PM
0.76 0.19 0.66 0.25
Sat 4th January
4:36 AM 11:01 AM 5:15 PM 11:04 PM
0.74 0.20 0.68 0.30
Sun 5th January
5:05 AM 11:32 AM 5:56 PM 11:51 PM
0.70 0.22 0.68 0.34
Mon 30th December
29°
4.7mm
14kmh S
67%
Tue 31st December
28°
3.7mm
6kmh WNW
68%
Wed 1st January
27°
2.0mm
7kmh NNE
66%
Thu 2nd January
28°
2.4mm
15kmh ENE
68%
Fri 3rd January
28°
7.1mm
3kmh SW
82%
Sat 4th January
27°
1.5mm
9kmh S
66%
Sun 5th January
27°
4.6mm
10kmh SW
70%
Mon 6th January
27°
3.7mm
6kmh W
69%
Tue 7th January
27°
1.6mm
5kmh SW
58%
Wed 8th January
28°
2.7mm
8kmh SW
56%
Thu 9th January
28°
2.8mm
12kmh NW
76%
Fri 10th January
26°
7.0mm
7kmh ESE
70%
Sat 11th January
25°
5.6mm
7kmh W
81%
Sun 12th January
26°
0.3mm
8kmh SE
62%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 27° 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 14 days of light rain with an average of 3.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 69%.

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

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

Unawatuna Beach is a beautiful destination located in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. This picturesque beach town offers a perfect getaway for those seeking a relaxing holiday by the shore. With its golden sands, turquoise waters, and lush green surroundings, Unawatuna Beach is truly a tropical paradise that promises an unforgettable vacation for beachgoers.

Beach Type

Unawatuna Beach is known for its soft, golden-yellow sand that feels amazing under your feet. While it may not have the powdery-white sand found at some other beaches, it still provides a comfortable and inviting environment for sunbathing and lounging by the water's edge. The beach also features some rocky areas and a coral reef close to the shore, which makes it an ideal spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts who are keen to explore the fascinating underwater world.

Beach Activities

Unawatuna Beach offers a wide range of activities for visitors to enjoy. Some popular options include:

  • Swimming: The calm waters at Unawatuna Beach make it an ideal location for swimming and wading in the ocean.
  • Snorkeling and Diving: With its nearby coral reef and rocky areas, Unawatuna Beach is perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving adventures.
  • Sunbathing: The golden sand provides an excellent space to lay out your towel or beach chair and soak up some rays.
  • Water Sports: Try your hand at various water sports such as jet skiing, banana boat rides, or windsurfing.
  • Yoga on the beach: Many hotels and resorts offer yoga classes on the beach for those who want to enjoy some relaxation amidst beautiful natural surroundings.

Accommodations

Unawatuna has several lovely accommodations available for visitors. Some of these options include:

Areas to Stay In

There are a few areas in Unawatuna that are ideal for staying during your beach holiday:

  • Unawatuna town: The main town offers various accommodation options, restaurants, and shops, making it a convenient location for visitors.
  • Galle Fort area: Located just a short drive away from Unawatuna Beach, the historic Galle Fort offers charming accommodations amidst a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Beach Amenities

Unawatuna Beach offers various amenities for visitors to make their stay comfortable and enjoyable. These include:

  • Beach chairs and umbrellas available for rent
  • Public restrooms and changing facilities
  • Restaurants and cafes along the beachfront
  • Vendors selling local snacks and beverages
  • Lifeguards on duty during peak season

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