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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 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will have 6.2mm of moderate rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 70%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 16kmh 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 06:16 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 71% 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 30° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

There will be 2 days of moderate rain with an average of 8.9mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 10.6mm of rain and Sunday will have 7.2mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 84%.

DALAWELLA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 26° 28° 30° 28° 28° 27°
65% 89% 62% 82% 79% 54% 71% 58%
3.1mm 1.2mm 1.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.7mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 27° 27° 28° 26° 26°
81% 77% 84% 79% 72% 61% 98% 81%
1.6mm 1.0mm 0.3mm 0.5mm 0.8mm 0.8mm 0.2mm 0.1mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 28° 28° 26° 26° 26°
56% 50% 63% 61% 52% 54% 53% 90%
1.7mm 1.5mm 1.5mm 1.5mm 1.2mm 1.9mm 1.4mm 0.4mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 26° 27° 27° 27° 27° 26°
92% 69% 95% 100% 100% 86% 98% 97%
1.9mm 1.1mm 0.0mm 0.9mm 0.5mm 0.5mm 1.1mm 4.6mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 27° 27° 27° 26° 26°
81% 100% 65% 61% 100% 89% 66% 57%
0.7mm 0.1mm 1.8mm 1.8mm 1.1mm 1.5mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 26° 27° 28° 28° 28°
98% 95% 98% 93% 93% 86% 76% 98%
3.0mm 2.3mm 0.9mm 0.7mm 0.3mm 1.5mm 2.5mm 1.5mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28° 28° 28° 29° 29° 28° 28° 28°
90% 89% 99% 94% 87% 85% 89% 100%
1.5mm 1.5mm 1.6mm 0.8mm 1.0mm 1.3mm 1.6mm 2.0mm
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28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
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Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
0.9m
0.9m
5.7s 5.9s 6.0s 5.9s 5.8s 5.8s 13.4s 17.7s
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.2m
5.6s 5.5s 16.7s 16.5s 16.0s 15.7s 15.6s 15.4s
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
0.9m
11.7s 11.6s 14.8s 14.6s 14.4s 14.4s 14.3s 14.2s
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
11
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
1.2m
1.2m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
13.8s 13.6s 13.5s 13.5s 13.4s 13.3s 10.2s 5.3s
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
27
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
1.2m
1.0m
0.9m
10.0s 5.5s 9.7s 5.6s 9.7s 12.5s 12.1s 11.3s
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
30
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
29
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
1.5m
1.5m
1.2m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.2m
11.1s 11.2s 10.8s 11.8s 12.0s 11.9s 11.9s 11.8s
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
35
kmh
32
kmh
30
kmh
29
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
31
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.8m
11.6s 11.4s 11.1s 10.9s 12.5s 15.7s 15.2s 14.5s
Wed 6th May
9:45 AM 4:15 PM 10:40 PM
0.21 0.69 0.24
Thu 7th May
4:25 AM 10:10 AM 4:40 PM 11:14 PM
0.54 0.25 0.66 0.28
Fri 8th May
4:52 AM 10:38 AM 5:08 PM
0.51 0.30 0.62
Sat 9th May
12:02 AM 5:38 AM 11:20 AM 5:47 PM
0.32 0.49 0.37 0.59
Sun 10th May
1:20 AM 9:06 AM 12:59 PM 7:44 PM
0.36 0.49 0.43 0.55
Mon 11th May
3:19 AM 10:55 AM 4:35 PM 10:31 PM
0.36 0.56 0.43 0.56
Tue 12th May
4:44 AM 11:39 AM 5:57 PM 11:34 PM
0.33 0.64 0.37 0.59
Wed 6th May
30°
6.2mm
16kmh W
70%
Thu 7th May
28°
5.3mm
17kmh W
79%
Fri 8th May
28°
11.1mm
13kmh W
59%
Sat 9th May
28°
10.6mm
17kmh WNW
92%
Sun 10th May
27°
7.2mm
18kmh W
77%
Mon 11th May
28°
12.7mm
24kmh WNW
92%
Tue 12th May
29°
11.3mm
27kmh W
91%
Wed 13th May
29°
11.0mm
32kmh W
86%
Thu 14th May
29°
8.5mm
31kmh W
72%
Fri 15th May
29°
4.3mm
28kmh W
77%
Sat 16th May
29°
9.8mm
25kmh W
76%
Sun 17th May
28°
14.1mm
26kmh WSW
93%
Mon 18th May
28°
7.9mm
29kmh WSW
90%
Tue 19th May
29°
3.9mm
30kmh W
66%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Dalawella Beach

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 29° 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 14 days of moderate rain with an average of 8.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 80%.

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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