Kalpitiya spot review - ADVAKITE.COM

Big Air Kiter, Kite Coach, Videographer

about spot

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 review

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.