The Marble Beach surf was calm and relaxing, just perfect for a long and leisurely dip in the sea! I encountered many aqua-colored luminescent jelly fish floating in the water, but not the painful stinging kind so no worries. They were sooo beautiful. There were large cabanas and trees on the beach for shade and for stashing gear. If you come by motorbike or tuk tuk, don't leave anything unsecured with your vehicle because you will probably lose it to a monkey. The morning was especially nice as there were just a few people swimming. By mid afternoon, throngs of wild (but good natured) teenage boys descended onto the beach. This is a public space with lifeguards who will blow their whistle if they deem you too far from shore. Bummer because the sea is very shallow for a long, long way. I was there in March and at that time approximately 65% of the beach was cordoned off by the police/military. Reason unknown, but the restricted area consisted of a long crescent of premium beach including the coral reef. At that time it was not possible to go snorkeling. The photo that accompanies this listing shows the whole beach, including what is now restricted. If your prime objective is a safe ocean swim, Marble Beach is a solid choice, just come early in the day.

A bit overrated beach. It is part of the Sri Lanka Navy. This means you cannot acces the whole beach. And from the beach you see a enormous oil rig witch I cannot see on any other photo. There is little to no shade and the toilets and showers ars very dirty. There are more beautiful beaches in Trincomalee.

One of the safest beaches to relax. Cool eastern current cool this area from May to October, in this time period island experiencing south west monsoon, Which makes this part lee side. Hence the safest beach. I'll cost Rs. 20 per person but it is worth it.