Mirissa located in the Matara District of the Southern Province. It is situated at an elevation of 4 meters above sea level. The average annual temperature is 26.7 °C in Mirissa. In a year, the average rainfall is 2248 mm. Mirissa is a beautiful little fishing village with a nice beach and two surfing points. One for advanced surfers, and one for intermediate ones. Mirissa’s beach and nightlife make it a popular tourist destination. It is also a fishing port and one of the island’s main whale and dolphin watching locations. The area has it all, beautiful beaches, surf waves, and great bars and restaurants.