What you should know about the best Kite spots in Sri Lanka, the best and downwind options and the best season for your planned kite holidays, you find here:
You plan your trip to Sri Lanka and want to do some kitesurfing too? Well than there’s a must to visit Kalpitiya which is very popular for water sports already. More than 10 months of wind, different spots to discover and perfect conditions for beginners make Sri Lanka a Mekka for all water sport lovers. What you should know before you plan your trip to Sri Lanka you will find here:
The best Kite spots in Sri Lanka:
The main kites spot in Sri Lanka: two spots in one area!
Kalpitiya Lagoon:
The Kalpitiya Lagoon, also called the big lagoon is perfect for kite surf instructions and daily kite sessions. Best wind conditions for kite beginners await you at the big Kalpitiya Lagoon, that is just in front of our huge De Silva water sport center.
The Kalpitiya lagoon is separated by a long (60 km) but thin (30-70 meters) sand dune you from the Indian Ocean. At the sand dune, De Silva offers you boat shuttles several times and a beach hut over there with seating areas to relax during the sessions. In front of the beach hut you find the huge kite surf beginner instruction zone for easy learning conditions: At the lagoon the water is shallow, flat and there are no obstacles around that might irritate you. The safety boat is always there in case you just drop down with the wind or are in need of help.
To pick you up at the level you are, De Silva offers different kite lessons and kite courses. For bloody beginners, experienced beginners and riders that want to improve certain kiteboarding skills. Just follow this link to see all kite courses that De Silva offers and choose your level wisely: https://surfschool-srilanka.com/kitesurfing-in-sri-lanka/
The Indian Ocean:
During all year you can just switch between the lagoon and the Indian Ocean and enjoy the different kite spot conditions in one area. While during the summer months the current is quite strong we only advice experienced kite riders the sea side for kitesurfing. Anyways, the winds are side on shore during winter and summer seasons. So you will not get lost but maybe lose hight easily. Be aware that there is no safety boat at the sea side, so always inform our team before you go out on the Ocean.
We’ll make you ride! With the new North Equipment and our well trained instructors (VDWS/IKO) we are looking forward to get all kitesurfing friends safely going in short times!
The kite spots for downwinders and kite trips in Sri Lanka
Depending on wind directions and season we invite you to discover the best kite spots for downwinders around Kalpitiya district all year long!
Vella Island:
Day trip – very worth seeing during summer months! We start with the boat early morning and soft at Ilimppativu Island. From there we pump the kite and start the downwinder to Vella Island (45min-90min). For those who want to safe their strengths for Vella Island itself they can join with the rescue boat. After the downwinder you stay the rest of day at Vella Island with flat waters stable winds.
De Silva organises several times kitesurfing trips to Vella Island. Lunch and some drinks are included. Also you can get buy some beers at the end of the kite day. At around 4 o´clock we go back to De Silva by boat. Just ask our kite team on site for the next trip to join.
Uchchimuni beach edge – Navy Point
During winter months you can start a downwinder from the end of the Kalpitiya long sand lobe (that separates the lagoon from the sea side) to out home spot at Kalpitiya Lagoon. The boat will bring you through the lagoon to the Uchchimuni beach. From there you start with the downwinder at the seaside supported by out instructor and rescue boat team. In about 1,5-2hrs you will reach the Kalpitiya big lagoon and switch back to the Kalpitiya big lagoon.
Dream Spot:
There is the option for a downwinder a the sea side during summer months from our spot at the Kalpitiya Lagoon to Dream spot (1,5hrs/1hrs). Or we go by boat to the Dreamspot and ride there half day long. The spot is a part of the Kalpitiya Lagoon about 15 minutes ride by boat. You find flat waters and an untouched beach side. During winter months you can decide for a Downwinder to go back at the sea side.
Kappaladi lagoon:
The Kappaladi lagoon is a very small lagoon with its own kite school and hotels there. So even that there is stable winds during summer months the lagoon just fits for a few kiters. You can go there by tuck-tuck but be aware that the local kite schools are not happy if there are too many kiters around.
Donkey Point:
During winter months you can easily start a downwinder at the sea side from our home spot the Kalpitiya lagoon to Donkey Point (1hrs). Once you are there you find smaller waves breaking in front of Baby Lagoon. Be aware to have one experienced kitesurfer from our team with you. To get back to our resort you will need a tuck tuck driver that picks you up.
Discover secret downwinders around Puttalam and Kalpitiya Lagoons 😉
The Kite seasons in Sri Lanka
Due to the fact that there are two main seasons for kitesurfing in Sri Lanka you find 10 months of wind to ride the best Kite spots in Sri Lanka. There are months with strong winds and months with almost less days of wind. Just read all important tips here before you stay in Kalpitiya:
The winter season for kitesurfing in Sri Lanka
The kite season starts with December and brings stable wind until mid of March!
The wind blows stable from North-West with high speeds between 15-20 knots and meets the beach side on shore. You can be lucky with every days winds or just 4-6 days per week.
You can enjoy the view from the De Silva Windresort upper deck terrace and observe the kitesurfers riding 9-12m2 kites at the big Kalpitiya lagoon! The climate during winter months is perfect to escape the cold winters in Europe and other countries to get some new energy from the warmth. You can ride in board shorts and bring a lycra to protect from the sun. Just in case you stay all day at the beach side bring something warm to cover from the wet cloths in the later afternoon hours.
If you wanna bring your own kite gear we advice to bring 9-14m2 depending on your weight and kite knowledge. Of course you can also rent the latest North kite equipment at our water sport center!
The summer season for kitesurfers in Sri Lanka
Even though many places in Sri Lanka have their off season for travellers and tourists during the summer months, Kalpitiya is different. The area around Kalpitiya and Puttalam is called the so called dry zone of Sri Lanka. Which means that there are less rainy days during all year and during summer there is almost no rain at all. In contrary, during summer months the wind blows hard from South-West and brings sometimes high scores of 35 knots in the gusts. But usually you should count with 20-25 knots almost every day. Especially during May/June windsurfers are pretty excited to ride small sails while strong wind conditions.
The summer wind season starts in May and lasts until mid of October! During school holidays (July and August) we always accommodate many families. Children can start with windsurfing from young ages (5-7years) and for kitesurfing we advice to start with 10-12 years. At the De Silva Palmresort you find a huge swimming pool, the perfect playground for kids and many different activities for all family members: table tennis, billiard, beach volley ball, pool bar, Ayurveda massage center and a lot more. Small kids love the sand around and are pretty happy to play all day free in both De Silva resorts.
For kitesurfers that want to bring their own gears – bring smaller kites 6 -11m2, depending on your kite skills and weight!
Is there an off season to learn kitesurfing in Sri Lanka?
Well during the off season: April and November the wind turns, brings some rain and we have to maintain the two resorts. Also of course our staff team that is highly rated by all guests, needs some time off as the main seasons bring a lot of work for them. So if you wanna come during that time and learn kitesurfing you should get in contact first to check the wind forecast and availability!
We hope to help you with this description about the best kite spots in Sri Lanka for planning your own kite holidays in Sri Lanka. If you have any questions left, get in contact with us: office@surfschool-srilanka.com