Pottuvil Point, Sri Lanka
It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
There is NO specific instructions or particular difficulties to access the spot.
Nearest Airports
Distance
285km from spot
135km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
There is NO specific instructions or particular difficulties to access the spot.
Nearest Airports
Distance
285km from spot
135km from spot
Best Schools in Sri Lanka
Riding Conditions in Pottuvil Point, Sri Lanka
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SW .
Wind usually blows from NE and SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Pottuvil Point, 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 .
Wind usually blows from NE and SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Pottuvil Point, Sri Lanka are May, June, July, August and September .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Pottuvil Point, Sri Lanka is a Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Pottuvil Point, Sri Lanka is a Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
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
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Sri Lanka
Webcams around Pottuvil Point, Sri Lanka
Webcams around Pottuvil Point, Sri Lanka
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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Wind stats in Sri Lanka...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 25 |
| Feb | 20 |
| Mar | 8 |
| Apr | 6 |
| May | 43 |
| Jun | 66 |
| Jul | 48 |
| Aug | 42 |
| Sep | 44 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 6 |
| Dec | 15 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 6 kitesurf schools and 18 kitesurf spots in Sri Lanka.
Best months: January February May June July August September October December
Best months: January February May June July August September October December
Accomodation around the spot
Pottuvil Point, Sri Lanka
