Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE and SW
.
There is
Trade wind
at Kandathoduwa, Sri Lanka.
It has the same wind probability like Kalpitiya. In the summer month (May to September), the wind blows 100% of the time with kite-able force (14-24 knts). The wind blows side-on from Southwest. The proximity of the Kerala coast facing Sri Lanka channels the Southwest monsoon, and strongly reinforces it. Kandathoduwa becomes thus globally one of the locations with the most consistent wind. In the winter, the Northeastern monsoon is thermally reinforced. In the afternoon, there is about 90% of kite-able wind with a strength of 12-20 knts. The wind blows sideshore. Other than in Kalpitiya, the wind does not flow over land in the summer. Thus, it's much less gusty. Because the wind is sideshore, and the thermal effect steadies the wind, the winter month are a fantastic time for less experienced kitesurfers.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE and SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Kandathoduwa, Sri Lanka are
May, June, July, August and September
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE and SW
.
There is
Trade wind
at Kandathoduwa, Sri Lanka.
It has the same wind probability like Kalpitiya. In the summer month (May to September), the wind blows 100% of the time with kite-able force (14-24 knts). The wind blows side-on from Southwest. The proximity of the Kerala coast facing Sri Lanka channels the Southwest monsoon, and strongly reinforces it. Kandathoduwa becomes thus globally one of the locations with the most consistent wind. In the winter, the Northeastern monsoon is thermally reinforced. In the afternoon, there is about 90% of kite-able wind with a strength of 12-20 knts. The wind blows sideshore. Other than in Kalpitiya, the wind does not flow over land in the summer. Thus, it's much less gusty. Because the wind is sideshore, and the thermal effect steadies the wind, the winter month are a fantastic time for less experienced kitesurfers.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE and SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Kandathoduwa, Sri Lanka are
May, June, July, August and September
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Kandathoduwa, Sri Lanka is a
Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
The beach is endless (it virtually stretches for 30 km), and you will be the only kitesurfers for sure at this beach.
The coast of Kandathoduwa is directly exposed to the ocean swell. This results in a nice, kiteable beach break with 5-8 ft waves. These conditions are more suited to intermediary and advanced kiters. In the winter, the water is pitch flat in the morning, and a small chop builds with the thermal wind. The water stays typically pretty flat until about 3 o'clock, then some wind waves are forming. It's not bump and jump at all, though, the wind waves are regular, as there is no cross chop.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Kandathoduwa, Sri Lanka is a
Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
The beach is endless (it virtually stretches for 30 km), and you will be the only kitesurfers for sure at this beach.
The coast of Kandathoduwa is directly exposed to the ocean swell. This results in a nice, kiteable beach break with 5-8 ft waves. These conditions are more suited to intermediary and advanced kiters. In the winter, the water is pitch flat in the morning, and a small chop builds with the thermal wind. The water stays typically pretty flat until about 3 o'clock, then some wind waves are forming. It's not bump and jump at all, though, the wind waves are regular, as there is no cross chop.
Need to know
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
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
