Arugam Bay vs Tangalle Beach

Side-by-side sea temperature, swim score and wave conditions. The two beaches sit roughly 147 km apart.

Pottuvil, Sri Lanka

Arugam Bay

Monthly average 20.0°C
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Tangalle, Sri Lanka

Tangalle Beach

Monthly average 28.0°C
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Which beach should I pick?

In August, Arugam Bay averages 20.0°C and Tangalle Beach averages 28.0°C. The two beaches are 147 km apart on the Indian Ocean.

For families, Tangalle Beach is the safer pick — shallow, calm and accessible.

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