When to go

The best time
to visit Weligama.

Short answer: November to April.

Best time: November to April.

Weather: Hot 27–31°C; dry sunny season Nov–Mar.

Weligama is a wide, gentle surf bay on the south coast — the natural learner's break and home to Cape Weligama, the cliff-top resort that put the whole stretch on the luxury map. The bay sits between Ahangama and Mirissa, ten minutes from each.

  • · Book Cape Weligama's cliff-top suites months ahead.
  • · Surf the inside bay at first light.
  • · Pair with Galle (30min west) and Yala (3h east).