What is the water and sand quality of the Dehiwala Beach?

The coastline of Dehiwala Beach is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Dehiwala Beach?

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

Is the Dehiwala Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.Dehiwala Beach 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 Dehiwala Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Dehiwala Beach 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 Dehiwala Beach?

The bar is located right on the Dehiwala Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Juice Bar is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

How far is the Dehiwala Beach from parking?

The Dehiwala Beach 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 Dehiwala Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Dehiwala Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Dehiwala Beach North located in 0.2 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Dehiwala Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Dehiwala Beach is March. Its average value reaches 34°C. The warmest sea is in April, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 29°C and water 28°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Dehiwala Beach (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.Dehiwala Beach (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.

Photo of Dehiwala Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Dehiwala Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Dehiwala Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Dehiwala Beach with partly clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Dehiwala Beach and the settlement

Dehiwala Beach

Dehiwala, Sri Lanka

7.7

#72 out of 235 in Dehiwala 6

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Beach activities rent Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Dehiwala • 1.1 km

Map of beach

Zoo Dehiwala Zoological Gardens

1.6km

Park Beddagana Wetland Park

6.2km

Park Galle Face Green

7.4km

Park Diyasaru Park

8km

Bar Juice Bar

9 - Excellent 120m

Bar Marino Beach Lounge

10 - Exceptional 230m

Cafe Chaiwala Colombo - Head Kitchen / OFFICE

2 - Very poor 450m

Restaurant Beach House Bistro

8 - Very good 460m

Restaurant Perera and Sons

7.8 - Very good 510m

Cafe Snow Monkey

8 - Very good 570m

Cafe National Food Promotion Board - Fresh Juice

7.6 - Very good 580m

Cafe Caravan Fresh - The Cake & Pastry Shop

7.4 - Good 640m

Cafe Layered

10 - Exceptional 740m

Market Floating Market - Pettah

8.2km

Tourist Attraction Dehiwala Beach North

290m

Tourist Attraction Mark Wilson and Travel Company Pvt Ltd

350m

Tourist Attraction JourneyScapes Travel

9 - Excellent 460m

Tourist Attraction Dehiwala Beach

9.2 - Excellent 730m

Tourist Attraction Traditional Puppet Art Museum

8.2 - Very good 810m

Tourist Attraction Shri Aanjaneyar Kovil | ஸ்ரீ ஆஞ்சநேயர் கோவில்

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Marine Drive - Wellawatte

10 - Exceptional 1.3km

Tourist Attraction 19taytay89

7.4 - Good 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Colombo Zoo

8.6 - Excellent 1.4km

Amusement Center Excel World Entertainment Park

7km

Historical Landmark Delkanda Junction

4.6km

Historical Landmark Independence Square

5.1km

Historical Landmark Pitakotuwe Bo Gaha

8.5km

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About

Dehiwala Beach is located on the Laccadive Sea (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 72th place out of 235 beaches in the Sri Lanka region 8.8 km away from its center, the city of Colombo. It is one of the beaches of Dehiwala settlement, just 1.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

history

+31 ^o C +24 ^o C

Air temperature

7.5 M/S

Wind

+28 ^o C

Water temperature

2.6 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Dehiwala • 1.1 km

Map of beach

Zoo Dehiwala Zoological Gardens

1.6km

Park Beddagana Wetland Park

6.2km

Park Galle Face Green

7.4km

Park Diyasaru Park

8km

Bar Juice Bar

9 - Excellent 120m

Bar Marino Beach Lounge

10 - Exceptional 230m

Cafe Chaiwala Colombo - Head Kitchen / OFFICE

2 - Very poor 450m

Restaurant Beach House Bistro

8 - Very good 460m

Restaurant Perera and Sons

7.8 - Very good 510m

Cafe Snow Monkey

8 - Very good 570m

Cafe National Food Promotion Board - Fresh Juice

7.6 - Very good 580m

Cafe Caravan Fresh - The Cake & Pastry Shop

7.4 - Good 640m

Cafe Layered

10 - Exceptional 740m

Market Floating Market - Pettah

8.2km

Tourist Attraction Dehiwala Beach North

290m

Tourist Attraction Mark Wilson and Travel Company Pvt Ltd

350m

Tourist Attraction JourneyScapes Travel

9 - Excellent 460m

Tourist Attraction Dehiwala Beach

9.2 - Excellent 730m

Tourist Attraction Traditional Puppet Art Museum

8.2 - Very good 810m

Tourist Attraction Shri Aanjaneyar Kovil | ஸ்ரீ ஆஞ்சநேயர் கோவில்

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Marine Drive - Wellawatte

10 - Exceptional 1.3km

Tourist Attraction 19taytay89

7.4 - Good 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Colombo Zoo

8.6 - Excellent 1.4km

Amusement Center Excel World Entertainment Park

7km

Historical Landmark Delkanda Junction

4.6km

Historical Landmark Independence Square

5.1km

Historical Landmark Pitakotuwe Bo Gaha

8.5km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.7 (Good)

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Localities

Nearest

Dehiwala • 1.1km

Main locality of province

Colombo • 8.8km

Transport

Airport

CMB • 35.9km

Bus Station

Roxy Garden Bus Stop • 800m

Train Station

Dehiwala Railway Station • 990m

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Dehiwala Beach

Dehiwala, Sri Lanka

Zoo Dehiwala Zoological Gardens

Park Beddagana Wetland Park

Park Galle Face Green

Park Diyasaru Park

Bar Juice Bar

Bar Marino Beach Lounge

Cafe Chaiwala Colombo - Head Kitchen / OFFICE

Restaurant Beach House Bistro

Restaurant Perera and Sons

Cafe Snow Monkey

Cafe National Food Promotion Board - Fresh Juice

Cafe Caravan Fresh - The Cake & Pastry Shop

Cafe Layered

Market Floating Market - Pettah

Tourist Attraction Dehiwala Beach North

Tourist Attraction Mark Wilson and Travel Company Pvt Ltd

Tourist Attraction JourneyScapes Travel

Tourist Attraction Dehiwala Beach

Tourist Attraction Traditional Puppet Art Museum

Tourist Attraction Shri Aanjaneyar Kovil | ஸ்ரீ ஆஞ்சநேயர் கோவில்

Tourist Attraction Marine Drive - Wellawatte

Tourist Attraction 19taytay89

Tourist Attraction Colombo Zoo

Amusement Center Excel World Entertainment Park

Historical Landmark Delkanda Junction

Historical Landmark Independence Square

Historical Landmark Pitakotuwe Bo Gaha

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Weather

Dehiwala, ,

Zoo Dehiwala Zoological Gardens

Park Beddagana Wetland Park

Park Galle Face Green

Park Diyasaru Park

Bar Juice Bar

Bar Marino Beach Lounge

Cafe Chaiwala Colombo - Head Kitchen / OFFICE

Restaurant Beach House Bistro

Restaurant Perera and Sons

Cafe Snow Monkey

Cafe National Food Promotion Board - Fresh Juice

Cafe Caravan Fresh - The Cake & Pastry Shop

Cafe Layered

Market Floating Market - Pettah

Tourist Attraction Dehiwala Beach North

Tourist Attraction Mark Wilson and Travel Company Pvt Ltd

Tourist Attraction JourneyScapes Travel

Tourist Attraction Dehiwala Beach

Tourist Attraction Traditional Puppet Art Museum

Tourist Attraction Shri Aanjaneyar Kovil | ஸ்ரீ ஆஞ்சநேயர் கோவில்

Tourist Attraction Marine Drive - Wellawatte

Tourist Attraction 19taytay89

Tourist Attraction Colombo Zoo

Amusement Center Excel World Entertainment Park

Historical Landmark Delkanda Junction

Historical Landmark Independence Square

Historical Landmark Pitakotuwe Bo Gaha

Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.7 (Good)

Nearest Beaches

Localities

Dehiwala • 1.1km

Colombo • 8.8km

Transport

CMB • 35.9km

Roxy Garden Bus Stop • 800m

Dehiwala Railway Station • 990m

Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

Average Reviews rating

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