Where and when can visitors see sea turtles at Hikkaduwa Turtle Beach?

Large sea turtles at Hikkaduwa Turtle Beach are not released on a timetable; they swim close to shore naturally. Allow time at the beach rather than expecting a guaranteed sighting at a specific hour.

For a hatchling release, check the egg-laying season and current schedule in advance: all baby turtles may already have been released by the end of the season.

Turtle sightings are not daily even at Hikkaduwa Turtle Beach: on one recent visit, no turtles were visible, although three small sharks were seen near shore.