When to go
The best time
to visit Dickwella.
Short answer: November to April.
Best time: November to April.
Weather: Hot 27–31°C; calm sea in the dry monsoon.
Dickwella is the next bay east of Hiriketiya — a long, quiet stretch of south coast with two iconic luxury resorts (Anantara Peace Haven and Amanwella sit close by), the Hummanaya blowhole, and the easiest access from Mattala airport.
- · Pair with Yala (1.5h east) for the beach-and-safari week.
- · Mattala airport (1h east) is an alternative to Colombo for arrivals.
- · The blowhole is best at high tide.