Which south coast beaches are actually safe for swimming?
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Unawatuna is a protected horseshoe bay and is very calm. Dalawella (Wijaya Beach) has a natural reef that creates a swimming pool-like lagoon. Mirissa is okay on the far left side, but the rest has strong shore break.
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Lars Svensson•11760 rep•225
Avoid Tangalle for swimming! It is breathtakingly beautiful, but the undercurrent is brutal. You can only dip your feet in.
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Mark Johnson•14850 rep•224
Polhena Beach in Matara is also excellent for swimming. It is protected by a reef and is where locals take their children to swim safely.
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Kasun Perera•16190 rep•120
Hiriketiya is great for swimming in the middle of the bay, but watch out for beginner surfers losing their boards.
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Chloe Bennett•12895 rep•214
Unawatuna and Dalawella it is. Thank you for keeping my family safe!
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