What Are The Best Kite Spots In Sri Lanka

Year-round average air temperature is 28C (82F), water temperature is 26C (79F). However, if wind is strong then the waves are messy and only kitesurfing will work. In the summer season the wind direction changes. In between: Puttalam Lagoon, with perfect flat water, it's great for downwind trips and kite safari, freeride and camping on islands.

Once on the little island, we set up our kites to start for 10km downwind. Kalpitiya lagoon is a good spot for learning. On the days there is no wind you can plan other fun activities; this way you make your time in Sri Lanka more memorable. Search for actual wind forecasts for Kalpitiya through Windguru to determine the best time to visit.

Diverse kitesurfing sports from flat lagoons to wavy Indian Ocean. A sand bank separate the sea from the lagoon so one one side you can enjoy the wave in the indian Ocean and on the other side the flat water in the lagoon. As some say, Dolphins and Kite Surfing are what attracts people to the beautiful coast and inviting golden beaches of Kalpitiya.

ABOVE: Grazing the shore on the flat waters of Kappalady Lagoon. After a little snack we will head back with our boat at sunset, a perfect end to the perfect day in paradise. Winter season from mid-December learn to kite in sri lanka end of February, with lighter north-west winds from 12 to 20+ knots.

If you find yourself in Kalpitiya town, you may stumble upon AAA kite shop located on Palavi-Kalpitiya Road near it's intersection with Muhathuwaram Road. Actually, I have been to Sri Lanka before, so it's not a totally new location for me. I came here once last year for the first time to ride the seemingly endless lagoons that exist on the west coast.