What Are The Best Kitesurfing Spots In Asia

Perfection, is the first word that comes to my mind when thinking about this kite camp I just did in Sri Lanka ! Travel to the Maldives between May and October to find perfect wind conditions that will make for a great kitesurfing holiday The lagoons around the islands over some incredible flat water that makes for perfect conditions for beginners and those looking to improve their kitesurfing skills.

If you like riding waves you just have to cross the beach and you will enjoy the open ocean. On the one hand, you should know that San Andres is a bit of a package holiday island for Colombians but on the other hand, the water around the island is amazing and it's definitely one of the most beautiful places I've been kitesurfing.

The best wind season runs from November until April, during which time you'll also be treated to blue skies, warm weather, and very little rain. To get there you have to arrange a boat trip with a kitesurfing school. Take a bumpy boat ride from Kalpitiya to Vella Island where you'll be able to set up and launch your kites.

In the West coast of Sri Lanka, it is windy around 9 months of the year, what makes Sri Lanka one of the most windiest countries in Asia. To kitesurf in Maui, Hawaii is to experience a tropical paradise, graced with steady trade winds year-round, ensuring it is one of the best locations in the world for wind-based sports.

From the third week of January up to the middle of February, we had wind almost every day in the afternoon, from 12-1 pm. The average speed was of 16-20 knots, but during some days it was even higher, up to 25 knots, so we had to kite with smaller kites (9-10 m).

The flat water and shallow depth of the lagoon is great for beginners, especially when it comes to that tricky stage of learning how to ride the board for the very first time. Apart from the main Sri Lanka kitesurfing spots we've listed above, you can also chance scoring a session at some of the country's southern beaches such as Colombo, Negombo, Arugam Bay, Weligama, Unawatuna, Galle, and Hikkaduwa.