Photo of Foul Point with bright sand surface

Photo of Foul Point with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Foul Point with long straight shore

Photo of Foul Point with very clean level of cleanliness

7.9

Very good

Foul Point

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Foul Point?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Foul Point.There are 1 restaurants nearby.Vikki Fish Sale is the closest place located 3500 meters from the beach.

Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

#50 out of 235 in Sampur

7.9

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Sampur • 3.9 km

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Restaurant Vikki Fish Sale

3.4km

Restaurant Malima Golf Link Restaurant

9.6 - Exceptional 9.1km

Restaurant FRESH CHICKEN

9.5km

Restaurant Rajah bake house & Restaurant - 2

8 - Very good 9.8km

Seafood Restaurant OYO 307 Blue Waves

8 - Very good 9.8km

Restaurant United Hotel

10 - Exceptional 9.9km

Restaurant Sea Bird Restaurant and Cafe

10 - Exceptional 9.9km

Restaurant @THE BAY

9 - Excellent 10km

Bar Naval Institute

9.2 - Excellent 10km

Hiking Area Stone cave

8.4km

Playground Playground

9.9km

Playground ஏகாம்பரம் விளையாட்டு மைதானம் Ehamparam play Ground

9.9km

Playground Trincomalee Play Ground

10km

Supermarket Rathna Traders

9.9km

Tourist Attraction Kewiliya point

6 - Pleasant 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Northesk rock

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Kokkati Beach

10 - Exceptional 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Smooth Island

10 - Exceptional 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Beacon rock

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Annaikal kullam

5.2km

Tourist Attraction Illakanthai kullam

10 - Exceptional 6.5km

Tourist Attraction Photo Point

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Bus stand Road

7.9km

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About

Foul Point is located on the Bay of Bengal (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 50th place out of 235 beaches in the Sri Lanka region 237.1 km away from its center, the city of Colombo. It is one of the beaches of Sampur settlement, just 3.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Foul Point coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Sampur Beach, which has a rating of 7.6.

Foul Point is located in Sri Lanka within Sampur, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+34 ^o C +26 ^o C

Air temperature

4 M/S

Wind

+30 ^o C

Water temperature

1.4 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Sampur • 3.9 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Vikki Fish Sale

3.4km

Restaurant Malima Golf Link Restaurant

9.6 - Exceptional 9.1km

Restaurant FRESH CHICKEN

9.5km

Restaurant Rajah bake house & Restaurant - 2

8 - Very good 9.8km

Seafood Restaurant OYO 307 Blue Waves

8 - Very good 9.8km

Restaurant United Hotel

10 - Exceptional 9.9km

Restaurant Sea Bird Restaurant and Cafe

10 - Exceptional 9.9km

Restaurant @THE BAY

9 - Excellent 10km

Bar Naval Institute

9.2 - Excellent 10km

Hiking Area Stone cave

8.4km

Playground Playground

9.9km

Playground ஏகாம்பரம் விளையாட்டு மைதானம் Ehamparam play Ground

9.9km

Playground Trincomalee Play Ground

10km

Supermarket Rathna Traders

9.9km

Tourist Attraction Kewiliya point

6 - Pleasant 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Northesk rock

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Kokkati Beach

10 - Exceptional 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Smooth Island

10 - Exceptional 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Beacon rock

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Annaikal kullam

5.2km

Tourist Attraction Illakanthai kullam

10 - Exceptional 6.5km

Tourist Attraction Photo Point

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Bus stand Road

7.9km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

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Localities

Nearest

Sampur • 3.9km

Main locality of province

Colombo • 237.1km

Transport

Airport

KDY • 10.7km

Bus Station

Mutur Bus Station • 8.6km

Train Station

Trincomalee Railway Station • 12.2km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Foul Point?

The coastline of Foul Point is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Foul Point?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Foul Point, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Foul Point good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.

Foul Point does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Foul Point good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Foul Point secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Foul Point?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Foul Point.

There are 1 restaurants nearby.Vikki Fish Sale is the closest place located 3500 meters from the beach.

How far is the Foul Point from parking?

The Foul Point has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Foul Point?

There are 4 attractions near Foul Point that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Kewiliya point located in 1.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Foul Point?

The month with the highest temperature in Foul Point is June. Its average value reaches 34°C. The warmest sea is in May, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 28°C and water 28°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Foul Point (Sri Lanka) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Foul Point (Sri Lanka) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.