Can you swim at Unawatuna and Sri Lanka’s southwest beaches during the summer monsoon?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 12 days ago
TL;DR
Yes, you can usually still swim on the southwest coast, including Unawatuna, during summer: there are waves, but they may still be manageable. Weather is changeable, with night rain and mixed sun/cloud during the day, and about 75% of beach cafés in Unawatuna were reported open.
What the community said
According to the latest update, in early July you can still swim on the south and southwest coast: the beaches are open, but conditions are changeable, shifting between sunny and overcast during the day.
12 days ago south and southwest Sri Lanka
In Unawatuna at the end of June, after overnight rain, daytime conditions were cloudy with some sun. There were waves, but not strong enough to stop swimming, and they were noticeably smaller than in November.
12 days ago Unawatuna
Even in these conditions, Unawatuna’s tourist infrastructure was still operating: around 75% of beach cafés were open, along with fruit stalls and souvenir shops.
12 days ago about 75% of Unawatuna beach cafés