# Kitesurfing Lanka

Kitesurfing spot in Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka.

> Located on Sri Lanka's south coast, this spot offers consistent wind and tropical conditions for kitesurfing. The area benefits from the monsoon patterns that bring reliable breezes to the region during peak season. Warm water and accessible launch zones make it suitable for various skill levels. The surrounding coastal landscape provides scenic backdrop while maintaining practical facilities for travelling kiters. Local knowledge and experience with the region's conditions are valuable assets.

## Best time to kitesurf
Kitesurfing Lanka has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Jun, Jul and Sep: 32–36% of days reach 12 kt+, with 11 kt average daily wind, 28–29 °C water and 28 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0% | 7.4 | 25.5 | 27.4 |
| Feb | 1% | 8.1 | 25.8 | 27.5 |
| Mar | 0% | 7.2 | 27.3 | 28.8 |
| Apr | 0% | 6.5 | 27.9 | 30.7 |
| May | 28% | 10 | 28.3 | 30.3 |
| Jun | 32% | 11.1 | 28.2 | 29.4 |
| Jul | 35% | 10.9 | 27.8 | 28.4 |
| Aug | 27% | 10.7 | 27.7 | 28.5 |
| Sep | 36% | 11.1 | 27.5 | 28.7 |
| Oct | 8% | 7.8 | 26.7 | 28.9 |
| Nov | 1% | 6.6 | 26 | 29.5 |
| Dec | 0% | 7.5 | 26 | 28.3 |

## Highlights
- Consistent tropical winds
- Warm water year-round
- Accessible launches
- South coast location

## Amenities
Beach launch, Accommodation nearby, Local guides

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 8.2166985, 79.7161049
- Destination guide: [Kalpitiya](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/kalpitiya)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Kalpitiya](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/kalpitiya) — best May – Oct, 66–98% windy days, 11–19 kt, water 27–29 °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 (14 km)

## Kite schools
- [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)
- [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/ (3 km)
- [Kitesurfing Kalpitiya - Margarita Village kite school](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitesurfing-kalpitiya-margarita-village-kite-school) — http://www.margarita-village.com/ (4 km)
- [Kitesurfing Sri Lanka - Margarita Kite school](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitesurfing-sri-lanka-margarita-kite-school) — http://www.margaritakiteschool.com/ (4 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/ (4 km)

## Kite shops
- [Kitesurfing Lanka](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/kitesurfing-lanka) — http://www.kitesurfinglanka.com/ (0 km)
- [Kite Center Sri Lanka](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/kite-center-sri-lanka) — http://www.kitecentersrilanka.com/ (9 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/kitesurfing-lanka
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.