# Kalpitiya

Kitesurfing spot in Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka.

> Sri Lanka plays a significant role in the kiteboarding industry as it is the home of the factories and testing ground for many of the big brand names we know and love. This and a robust offering of kite schools and camps have resulted in Kalpitiya’s tourism becoming largely centred around the sport of kiteboarding.

## Best time to kitesurf
The best months to kitesurf Kalpitiya are Dec–Feb and May–Oct: 66–98% of days reach 12 kt+, with 11–19 kt average daily wind, 27–29 °C water and 27–29 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 91% | 14 | 28 | 28 |
| Feb | 89% | 12 | 28 | 28 |
| Mar | 58% | 12 | 29 | 29 |
| Apr | 47% | 10 | 30 | 30 |
| May | 75% | 16 | 29 | 29 |
| Jun | 98% | 19 | 28 | 28 |
| Jul | 96% | 17 | 28 | 28 |
| Aug | 92% | 15 | 28 | 28 |
| Sep | 90% | 13 | 28 | 28 |
| Oct | 66% | 11 | 28 | 28 |
| Nov | 56% | 11 | 28 | 28 |
| Dec | 74% | 11 | 27 | 27 |

## Highlights
- Best season: Jun – Sep
- Wind direction: SW, NE, NW
- Spot type: Flat to Choppy water; Lagoon
- Welcomes all rider levels

## Amenities
Kite School, Gear Rental, Beach Assistance, Boat Shuttle, Showers, Toilets, Gear Storage, Kite Shop, Cafe/Bar, Accommodation

## Location & contact
- Address: Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka
- Coordinates: 8.2265547, 79.7349542
- Destination guide: [Kalpitiya](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/kalpitiya)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Kitesurfing Lanka](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/kitesurfing-lanka) — best around Sep, 32–36% windy days, 11 kt, water 28–29 °C (2 km)
- [Kalpitiya Lagoon](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/kalpitiya-lagoon) — best around Sep, 32–36% windy days, 11 kt, water 28–29 °C (11 km)

## Kite schools
- [DE SILVA Kite School Kalpitiya Sri Lanka - North Kiteboarding Test Center - Wing Foil School - Windsurf](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/de-silva-kite-school-kalpitiya-sri-lanka-north-kiteboarding-test-center-wing-foil-school-windsurf) — https://surfschool-srilanka.com/ (1 km)
- [Kiters Heaven Kite surfing school Kalptiya Sri Lanka (VDWS Kite surfing instructor Meryl Fernando)](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kiters-heaven-kite-surfing-school-kalptiya-sri-lanka-vdws-kite-surfing-instructor-meryl-fernando) (1 km)
- [Kitesurfing Sri Lanka - Margarita Kite school](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitesurfing-sri-lanka-margarita-kite-school) — http://www.margaritakiteschool.com/ (1 km)
- [Kitesurfing Kalpitiya - Margarita Village kite school](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitesurfing-kalpitiya-margarita-village-kite-school) — http://www.margarita-village.com/ (2 km)
- [MKS center - Wing Foil Sri Lanka & kite school](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/mks-center-wing-foil-sri-lanka-kite-school) — https://www.margaritakiteschool.com/top-kite-spots-in-sri-lanka/ (2 km)

## Kite shops
- [Kitesurfing Lanka](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/kitesurfing-lanka) — http://www.kitesurfinglanka.com/ (2 km)
- [Kite Center Sri Lanka](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/kite-center-sri-lanka) — http://www.kitecentersrilanka.com/ (11 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/kalpitiya
Data & methodology: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/methodology
Monthly wind and temperature climatology is computed from Open-Meteo historical weather (3 years of daily data) and marine (sea-surface temperature) APIs. A windy day is a day whose maximum wind implies roughly 12 kt+ sustained. Listing details come from public kite-travel sources and Google Places, rewritten and reviewed.