Best beaches in Nilaveli

8 ranked beaches in Nilaveli, Trincomalee District

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Nilaveli

1
Browns Beach
Small secluded sandy stretch with minimal visitors.
7.0
2
Kanniya Beach
Secluded beach near the Kanniya area with few visitors.
7.0
3
Nilaveli Beach
Iconic long sandy beach near Nilaveli, popular for swimming and sunbathing.
7.0
4
Nilaveli Lagoon Beach
Secluded beach along the Nilaveli lagoon, peaceful environment.
7.0
5
Passikudah Beach
Hidden beach area near Passikudah with calm waters.
7.0
6
Pigeon Island Beach
Beach access to Pigeon Island Marine Sanctuary, great for snorkeling.
7.0
7
Uppuveli Beach
Well-known beach north of Trincomalee with calm waters.
7.0
8
Vellamullivaikkal Beach
Quiet hidden beach south of Nilaveli.
7.0

What makes Nilaveli's beaches stand out?

Nilaveli sits in Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka and is home to 8 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Nilaveli or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.