Passikudah, meaning “green-algae-bay” is situated in Eastern seaboard of Sri Lanka between Kalkuda and the Indian Ocean, approximately 35 kilometers from Batticaloa Town. The turquoise blue waters of the bay attracts local and foreign tourist to this wide sandy place under the hot tropical sun to surf, swim or just frolic in the water. Many other activities are available from kite surfing, boogie boarding to surfing and sailing across in a canoe.
Long out of reach due to the civil conflict in Sri Lanka, it is now re-emerging as a tourist hot spot in the Eastern Sri Lanka. Coconut palms and palmyrah tree adorn the shores of this area, due to the semi-arid state. Sun screen and a large brimmed hat is recommended along with lots of liquid, to keep the heat under control.