Kalpitiya Main Lagoon
Kalpitiya - Sri Lanka
Spot Type
Flat
Water
Dark - Muddy
Beach
Sand
Rider Lever
beginner
Spot characteristics
Spot Type
Flat
Rider Skill
beginner
Crowd
Seasonal Crowd
Beach Type
Sand
Water Quality
Dark - Muddy
Tide Influence
Tide independent
Description of Kalpitiya Main Lagoon (Sri Lanka)
Great lagoon with very good conditions of flat water. There are two main seasons in Kalpitiya the summer (May to September) hot and with strong winds and the winter one from December to February with more gentle winds. This lagoon is best suited for the winter season since in summer the south direction is covered by land and the wind results very gusty or even doesn't reach the lagoon. The water is flat and shallow and without specific dangers
For further info you can read the related blogpost:
Go Kiting in Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka: Top Exotic Kitesurfing Destination
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Travel spot
The typical kite travel destination, it is known for its great conditions, and kiters from around the world come here for their vacations.
Adventure spot
That dream place out of the normal touristic routes. Once you reach it, you feel in paradise, it can be anything extraordinary, a hidden gem, remote and fascinating.
Equipment
Lycra
Wind Conditions
Main wind directions
% of Windy days per month
Wind Speed Range
From 13 to 27 Knots
Suggested sizes
7 mt and below
8 - 9 mt
10 - 11 mt
12 - 13 mt
Forecast on Windy.com
Dangers
The lagoon is quite crowded but relatively safe
Location
Closest City
Kalpitiya
How to get There
Drive north from Colombo. In Palaviya turn for Kalpitya peninsula. Before reaching Kalpitia you have to turn towards Kandakuli to reach the beach area.
Access
There is public access and if you have no transportation you can get a tuc tuc taxi
What to do besides kitesurfing
Some restaurants in the beach area and the possibility to stay and dine in several kite resorts. Kalpitiya has some restaurant but the options are limited and not amazing.