Kalpitiya is a town situated in the northwest part of Sri Lanka and it offers several flat water spots. During summer time the wind blows every day here, which makes this area perfect for trainings, that is why I keep coming here since 2016 to give lessons.
Conditions
flat water
wind 14 - 30 knots
water t=28°C
air t=27°C
tidal independent
Video from the spot
seasons
strong season
From May till September
15 - 30 knots
windy whole day
30 kite days per month
dry seasons
Good for Big Air
weak season
From December till March
12 - 20 knots
windy 2-3 hours per day
25 kite days per month
rain season
Good for Freestyle
Wind statistics
best spots in kalpitiya
These are main spots around Kalpitiya, among them I prefer Vella the most and I highly recommend it to you
Kappalady lagoon
small chop to flat water
accomodation at the spot
blows stronger then in Kalpitiya
perfect for:
slides, jumps, rotations
may be crowded
Vella island
super-flat water
you will need a boat ride
very steady wind
perfect for:
slides, jumps, loops
almost always empty
main lagoon
mostly choppy
you will need a tuk-tuk ride
gusty wind
perfect for:
jumps, rotations
big, so not very crowded
accomodation & facilities
Kalpitiya is a small town but still it has all you need:
— Hotels of different price level
— Restaurants and cafes
— Grocery shops
— Transfers
I keep coming to Kalpitiya for many years and will gladly help you to plan your trip.
How to get to Kalpitiya
It is about 3 hours drive from Colombo airport by car and it costs approx. USD 75 for a car.