Mirissa Beach, a crescent bay on Sri Lanka's southern coast
MIRISSA BAYPhoto from UnsplashSouthern coast

BEACH

Where the Whales Pass Through

Mirissa Beach · Southern Coast

Visit

Half-day

Best

Dec-Mar

Whales

Dec-Apr

Region

Southern Coast

The launching point for blue-whale-watching boat trips between December and April, when whales migrate close to shore.

A crescent-shaped bay on the southern coast, lined with palm trees and low-key seafood restaurants. The water is calm through most of the year, with some surf picking up at the eastern end near Coconut Tree Hill.

Half-dayDec-MarDec-Apr
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