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Pasikuda Bay
An exceptionally shallow, calm bay you can wade far out into.
Pasikuda
A shallow bay you can wade far out into.
What makes Pasikuda.
Pasikuda is famed for one of the longest stretches of shallow coastline in the country — you can wade hundreds of metres out into warm, waist-deep water with barely a wave. That, plus a curve of soft golden sand, has made it the east coast's main resort beach, lined with the largest cluster of hotels on this side of the island. The calm conditions suit families and casual swimmers, while the broad neighbouring bay of Kalkudah offers a quieter, more natural alternative. Recovering offshore reefs can be reached on calm-day snorkel and dive trips, and it is all at its best in the eastern dry season.
A shallow bay you can wade far out into.
- May – September (north-east dry season)Best time
- 6Spots to see
- ~120KVisitors / year
What to see
Where to explore in Pasikuda.
The landmarks and corners worth carving out time for. Each one a reason this place earns its place on the route.
02Kalkudah Beach
The quieter neighbouring bay, broad and uncrowded with a natural feel.
03Coral reefs offshore
Recovering reefs reachable on calm-day snorkel trips from the resorts.
04Watersports & paddleboarding
The flat, shallow bay is ideal for kayaking, paddleboarding and gentle watersports.
05Batticaloa lagoon day trip
The historic lagoon city and its 'singing fish' legend, a short drive south.
06Eastern reef diving
Dive operators run trips to recovering coral gardens and reef life along the coast.
Find Pasikuda on the map.
Where Pasikuda lies within the East Coast, and the landmarks clustered around it, so you can picture how it threads into the rest of a tour.
Make Pasikuda yours.
We weave it into a private, tailored trip around how you want to travel.