Hiriketiya Beach
Hiriketiya Beach
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Meera K
Canberra, Australia2 contributions
May 2023
Beautiful beach. Make sure you don't turn up on a rainy day. Quite touristy and felt quite safe as well.
Written May 25, 2023
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HIRISURFSCHOOL
Dikwella, Sri Lanka9 contributions
Feb 2022 • Business
We’re looking forward to meeting you on the beach.
Book your lesson and come and enjoy!
LEARN SURFING ON SRI LANKA’S MOST BEAUTIFUL WAVE
We are really happy to teach for absolutely beginners and beginners. we will try to do our best. And also true intermediate surf coaching is little hard to find but at Hiri Surf School In Sri Lanka we deliver just that.You are absolute begener or intermediate surfer its doesn’t matter. Book your lesson and try to learn with our ISA surf instructors. coach those of you who are riding your first unbroken waves to surfers with far more experience working on turns and technique. Our coaching opens up and expands your surfing. Absolutely beginner or begener we will teach step by step will be a intermediate surfer. At Hiri Surf School In Sri Lanka we do coach beginners and intermediate. Welcome to our little paradise and we will show you untouched beaches close to hiriketiya beach. And very taste foods
Tipp: Thees days no our sign of hiri surf school in the beach, don’t be confused, just call or massage and everything will be arranged Soon.
Cheers
KASUN & TEAM❤️
Book your lesson and come and enjoy!
LEARN SURFING ON SRI LANKA’S MOST BEAUTIFUL WAVE
We are really happy to teach for absolutely beginners and beginners. we will try to do our best. And also true intermediate surf coaching is little hard to find but at Hiri Surf School In Sri Lanka we deliver just that.You are absolute begener or intermediate surfer its doesn’t matter. Book your lesson and try to learn with our ISA surf instructors. coach those of you who are riding your first unbroken waves to surfers with far more experience working on turns and technique. Our coaching opens up and expands your surfing. Absolutely beginner or begener we will teach step by step will be a intermediate surfer. At Hiri Surf School In Sri Lanka we do coach beginners and intermediate. Welcome to our little paradise and we will show you untouched beaches close to hiriketiya beach. And very taste foods
Tipp: Thees days no our sign of hiri surf school in the beach, don’t be confused, just call or massage and everything will be arranged Soon.
Cheers
KASUN & TEAM❤️
Written January 13, 2023
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Thariq
Dubai, United Arab Emirates168 contributions
Dec 2022
A really beautiful beach. Great for families as well as party goers, with an active night life. Great surfing beach. Lots of good restaurants and hotels without breaking ur wallet.
Written January 3, 2023
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Sriyani T
3 contributions
Dec 2022
Great beach to o with your family. The ocean is safe, and you can get some simple eats, drinks and beach chairs on the beach under the shade of a palm umbrella. Truly an amazing beach. My granddaughter, 4 years old, just loved it.
Written December 31, 2022
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Armile
2 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
Very nice place. Yo see the very vast ocean and clear we can play a lots enjoyed. The beach has many other activities to be done in the water and many more restaurant.
Written November 9, 2022
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Henry M
London, UK57 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Beautiful beach. Quiet in August. Good local bars ranging from Dots to Smoke &Bitters. Lots of surfing opportunities, and some friendly locals to help you have an amazing time. Here with a family of 5. Very safe and enough to see and do for us all.
Written August 24, 2022
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deshapriya w
Colombo, Sri Lanka1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Friends
Wonderful experience with surfing and relaxing and enjoying on the beach beautiful bay and lots of restaurants around
Written August 11, 2022
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BathRover
Bath, UK27 contributions
Feb 2022
This is the most beautiful beach I have been to. Paradise sandy cove, swimming, surfing, lovely relaxed but high quality local cafes and restaurants with lush gardens, monkeys and colourful birds. Unspoilt by commercialisation, no big hotels or busy roads nearby.
Written February 19, 2022
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Alfredo R
Olhao, Portugal84 contributions
Feb 2022
Absolutely loved this beach, the vibe, and the views. If you want to chill, swim, snorkeling or surf - this place is the right one. Away from crowds with a few places to eat, drink and get a sunbed. You can rent surfboards (very cheap) in here . There are 2 surfing areas: the main beach break (perfect for beginners) and a fast left wave in the Eastern side of the beach. I was surfing when green turtles popped up right under me! That was so unique. The vibe in the water is also incredible - people surfing here are very cheering and happy. No screaming or unnecessary competition for waves. It's just perfect. So far my favorite beach in Sri Lanka ! The western side of the beach is very calm and no waves if you want to swim and snorkel.
Upon consuming something at the beach bar you can use the sunbeds without any extra charge (opposite to most places in Unawatuna, Dalawella or Mirissa).
Upon consuming something at the beach bar you can use the sunbeds without any extra charge (opposite to most places in Unawatuna, Dalawella or Mirissa).
Written February 12, 2022
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Harry Gato
6 contributions
Dec 2021 • Friends
Between 10am and 5pm you can walk from one end of this beach to the other across the loungers and then back again over the surf on top of the boards without getting any sand or sea in-between your toes.
Despite this it’s a beautiful bay that we had more or less to ourselves at sunrise every morning. You can also find a nice spot under a tree to read your book away from the bars that play non-stop reggae.
Businesses have grown organically along the beach and it’s just a matter of time before more established hotels take over. C’est La Vie!
There are some great places to eat and sleep near Hiri beach. If you’re looking for a quiet, chilled-out, deserted spot then head to Dikwella beach and the guys at Machan’s hut will sort you out with a magical g&t.
Despite this it’s a beautiful bay that we had more or less to ourselves at sunrise every morning. You can also find a nice spot under a tree to read your book away from the bars that play non-stop reggae.
Businesses have grown organically along the beach and it’s just a matter of time before more established hotels take over. C’est La Vie!
There are some great places to eat and sleep near Hiri beach. If you’re looking for a quiet, chilled-out, deserted spot then head to Dikwella beach and the guys at Machan’s hut will sort you out with a magical g&t.
Written January 14, 2022
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Nirosha K
Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka7 contributions
Any recommendation to rent a surf board and get surf lessons for a bigginer in Hirikitiya beach
Emelie
Gothenburg, Sweden67 contributions
There are litterally rentals all over the beach and they all seemed ok to us - good gear and nice staff. The water is although crammed with people since the bay is so small. So for surfing in general I would head to Weligama instead - beginner friendly waves most of the time and more space, better wave formation and less current.
Asela P
Ratnapura, Sri Lanka
Hello
Is it good surf in this month ?
Thanks
Molina
Frankfurt, Germany5 contributions
Hi, I just stayed there for one week. It rains from time to time but surfing in rain to me is actually very sensational and enjoyable. Waves are small and clean around full moon. When I left, it started to get bumpy, though still very nice.
LanaBB2014
Melbourne, Australia5 contributions
I just booked a hotel from 7th-12th May, but now am worried about the weather. For sun and swimming should I go to a different beach at this time of year? Or is it generally okay at this time of year?
Mahesh Mapalagamage
Tangalle, Sri Lanka44 contributions
No need to book another whether will be ok 👌
i would like to know if july it s a good season for the waves ? We went there in february it was Perfect !but i check that in july it s the raining season and there isn t wave
pollysSouthAfrica
East London, South Africa78 contributions
What is the best/cheapest way to get to hiriketiya from matara?
laurahannah28
Dorking, UK14 contributions
Hi, If I were you I’d get the bus from Matara to Dikwella bus station and from there jump into a tuk tuk down to Hiriketiya.
anny3737
Sydney, Australia34 contributions
Hello, where would you recommend we stay in Hiriketiya Beach (with air-conditioning). I have a young child.
laurahannah28
Dorking, UK14 contributions
Another place that I wished I’d checked out is Salt House or Pepper House. They both looked like awesome places to stay.
Hiriketiya Beach (Matara) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Hiriketiya Beach
- Hiriketiya Beach is open:
- Sun - Sat 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- We recommend booking Hiriketiya Beach tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 6 Hiriketiya Beach tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Hiriketiya Beach:
- Tangalle Sightseeing Tour (From $40.00)
- Udawalawe National Park Safari Tour - Private & Customize Tour (From $100.00)
- Udawalawe Safari Day Trip from Dikwella/Tangalla/Hambantota/Ranna (From $110.00)
- Professional surf photography session Sri Lanka (From $30.77)
- Visit Ella and Udawalawe Safari - 2 Days, All Inclusive (From $340.00)
- Hotels near Hiriketiya Beach:
- (0.01 mi) Muthu Hiriketiya
- (0.01 mi) Sea Port Hiriketiya
- (0.02 mi) Beach House Hiriketiya
- (0.02 mi) Pepper Hiriketiya
- (0.03 mi) The Grove
- Restaurants near Hiriketiya Beach:
- (0.02 mi) New Beach Bus Restaurant Hiriketiya
- (0.03 mi) Malu Poke Hiriketiya
- (0.03 mi) Sea Breeze Hiriketiya
- (0.08 mi) Dots Bay House
- (0.06 mi) Blue Bay Chillout Lounge
- Attractions near Hiriketiya Beach:
- (0.05 mi) Bandula Surfing School
- (0.18 mi) Hiri Surf School
- (0.13 mi) Hiri Turtle Surf School
- (0.22 mi) Talking Fingers SPA Hiriketiya
- (0.22 mi) The Massage Shed Hiriketiya
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