Beach Weather in Unawatuna Beach, Unawatuna, Sri Lanka

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Beach Weather Today in Unawatuna 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.

Unawatuna 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 Unawatuna 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%.

UNAWATUNA 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°
28°
28°
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%

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 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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