Very hot location. 30°C and humid. Very warm water (27°C).
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SW
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Bentota Beach, Sri Lanka.
This is not a very good spot for kite or windsurfing as the wind is nearly always about 8 knots. When it picks up it is gusty and is generally a tropical storm. The two monsoons means the wind is always either directly onshore or directly offshore. SW monsoon: onshore. NE monsoon: offshore.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE and SW
on the spot.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Very hot location. 30°C and humid. Very warm water (27°C).
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SW
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Bentota Beach, Sri Lanka.
This is not a very good spot for kite or windsurfing as the wind is nearly always about 8 knots. When it picks up it is gusty and is generally a tropical storm. The two monsoons means the wind is always either directly onshore or directly offshore. SW monsoon: onshore. NE monsoon: offshore.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE and SW
on the spot.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Bentota Beach, Sri Lanka is a
Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Beach is sandy with palm trees. Not much depth, not ideal for kiting.
SW monsoon: rough and dangerous chop. NE monsoon: smooth but offshore winds.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Bentota Beach, Sri Lanka is a
Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Beach is sandy with palm trees. Not much depth, not ideal for kiting.
SW monsoon: rough and dangerous chop. NE monsoon: smooth but offshore winds.
Need to know
Beach risk reported:
Trees
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
Beach risk reported:
Trees
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.