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Sri Lanka · Southern Province

Best beaches in Hikkaduwa

5 ranked beaches in Hikkaduwa, Southern Province

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Hikkaduwa

  1. 1

    Dodanduwa Beach

    Popular regional beach with calm waters and scenic views

    7.0
  2. 2

    Galle Face Extension Beach

    Secluded beach area with tranquil sunset views

    7.0
  3. 3

    Hikkaduwa Main Beach

    Iconic beach in Hikkaduwa, famous for sunsets, surfing, and family visits

    7.0
  4. 4

    Tsunami Beach

    Small hidden beach loved by locals and few tourists

    7.0
  5. 5

    Unawatuna Beach

    Well-known nearby beach ideal for family and tourist visits

    7.0

What makes Hikkaduwa's beaches stand out?

Hikkaduwa sits in Southern Province, Sri Lanka and is home to 5 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Hikkaduwa or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.