Conveniently located a mere 25km from the Batticaloa peninsula lies what has often been described as the most pristine stretch of beach in Sri Lanka. Tucked away within the breathtaking confines of the island’s eastern coast this mesmerizing pink hued beach paradise is fast gaining a reputation as the best beach holiday destination in the country. Frequented by locals and tourists alike this untouched and beautifully preserved stretch of beach is not only for those who wish to work on their tan and down fruity cocktails at the beach bar, but also water sports enthusiasts in search of great surf points and windsurfers on the lookout for consistent breaks.
The months between May and October are of course the best season to hit the east coast beaches for surfers and windsurfers alike as the weather and water conditions are at their finest during this period. As a tropical paradise with sunny weather conditions for most of the year, it is possible to windsurf in the island almost all year round. This has made the island nation and specifically its east coast a popular haunt for avid surfers and windsurfers since the 1960’s. Passekudah is a prime example in this respect as the calm waters and wind conditions of the locale makes it a conducive windsurfing hub for novices and seasoned veterans alike as different points in the east coast are suited for the gamut of surfer skill levels ranging from beginner to expert.
Beginners and average skill surfers heading to Passekudah and the eastern coastal belt can set sail at the aptly named Baby Point Break and Crocodile Point while Peanut Farm’s first break is also conducive to beginner level surfers. Professionals on the other hand can head to the reef bottomed Main Point or Peanut Farm’s second break. Other points of interest for windsurfers exploring the east coast include Whiskey Point, Light House Point, Okanda Point and Potuvil Point while the Green Room Point and the Secret Point are other sand bottomed windsurfing hubs in the area.
Travellers on the lookout for a luxurious Sri Lanka resort in the east coast should look no further than Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa. Offering guests breathtaking living spaces on Passekudah beach this stunning Sri Lanka spa resort provides a truly relaxing experience.
Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
