Pelena Beach is probably the second most popular area with visitors in Weligama beach area. This is after Weligama main beach break area, thanks to its close association with beach life and its parties. Indeed, one of Pelena Beach’s main attractions is its surfing points and Polwathumodara estuary. Another attraction is the white sandy beach filled with tanned wannabe celebrities. For first timers, Pelena beach might feel just like another Weligama and Midigama. Pelena Beach promises sweet memories of a Sri Lankan holiday. This surfing paradise attracts wave riders from around the world, who enjoy most of the south-side Weligama coastline together with Weligama’s each breaks.

Getting there is effortless travelesr can easily walk alongside from Weligama beach towards Pelena beach. The golden stretch of sand meets the vast blue ocean, and you can see from afar the surfers having fun in the breaks. Those into photography will love to linger on for the dramatic sunsets from above. It is swimmable here, but bear in mind it’s a predominantly a surfer’s playground. There are no lifeguards on duty. Best time to come with a surfboard if you’re a pro is around the dry season (between October and April) when south-break winds create from 2.5ft up to 5-feet swells which can roll on for a good 500 meters.

Non-surfers can simply enjoy the view and the coast itself, with parasol-shaded beach beds available for rent, or you can simply bask under the sun, and bury yourself in the soft sand. Great budget accommodations are available around Pelena Beach, such as the.