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Kitesurfing in Sri Lanka
2 destinations with curated spots, schools, and shops. Sri Lanka has 4 kite spots, 5 schools and 2 shops in this directory.
When to kitesurf in Sri Lanka
Across the 4 kite spots we track in Sri Lanka, the most reliable months are Jan, Feb and May, when the most spots have at least 60% of days with 12 kt+ wind.
Based on Open-Meteo climatology for each spot. How we calculate this
Windiest spots in Sri Lanka
| Spot | Best season | Windy days | Avg wind | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalpitiya | May – Oct | 66–98% | 11–19 kt | 27–29 °C |
| Kalpitiya Lagoon | Around Sep | 32–36% | 11 kt | 28–29 °C |
| Kitesurfing Lanka | Around Sep | 32–36% | 11 kt | 28–29 °C |
| Kattakuda Lagoon | Around Jul | 2–11% | 8–9 kt | 25–26 °C |
Kitesurfing in Sri Lanka: FAQ
- When is the best time to kitesurf in Sri Lanka?
- Across the 4 kite spots we track in Sri Lanka, the most reliable months are Jan, Feb and May, when the most spots have at least 60% of days with 12 kt+ wind.
- What are the windiest kite spots in Sri Lanka?
- Ranked by the share of windy days in their best months: Kalpitiya (May – Oct, up to 98% windy days); Kalpitiya Lagoon (Around Sep, up to 36% windy days); Kitesurfing Lanka (Around Sep, up to 36% windy days); Kattakuda Lagoon (Around Jul, up to 11% windy days).
- How warm is the water for kitesurfing in Sri Lanka?
- During each spot's wind season the sea is typically 25–29 °C. Most riders kite in a shorty or boardshorts.
- Where can I take kitesurfing lessons in Sri Lanka?
- We list 5 kite schools in Sri Lanka, including DE SILVA Kite School Kalpitiya Sri Lanka - North Kiteboarding Test Center - Wing Foil School - Windsurf, Kiters Heaven Kite surfing school Kalptiya Sri Lanka (VDWS Kite surfing instructor Meryl Fernando), Kitesurfing Kalpitiya - Margarita Village kite school, Kitesurfing Sri Lanka - Margarita Kite school, plus 2 kite shops.