Vellai Island, Sri Lanka
Vellai Island, Sri Lanka is a Shallow and Flat spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW and WSW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Vellai Island, Sri Lanka !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Vellai Island, Sri Lanka is a Shallow and Flat spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW and WSW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Vellai Island, Sri Lanka !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Military zone, only licensed boats are allowed to get to the islands (but there are many licensed boats - the local kiteschools arrange trips).
Nearest Airports
Distance
175km from spot
360km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Military zone, only licensed boats are allowed to get to the islands (but there are many licensed boats - the local kiteschools arrange trips).
Nearest Airports
Distance
175km from spot
360km from spot
Best Schools in Sri Lanka
Riding Conditions in Vellai Island, Sri Lanka
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW and WSW .
There is Trade wind at Vellai Island, Sri Lanka.
Wind usually blows from SSW and SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Vellai Island, 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 SW and WSW .
There is Trade wind at Vellai Island, Sri Lanka.
Wind usually blows from SSW and SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Vellai Island, Sri Lanka are May, June, July, August and September .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Vellai Island, Sri Lanka is a Shallow and Flat spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Perfect start for a long downwind trip, military zone, sign up with any of the Sethawadiya or Kappalady kiteschools for a trip.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Vellai Island, Sri Lanka is a Shallow and Flat spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Perfect start for a long downwind trip, military zone, sign up with any of the Sethawadiya or Kappalady kiteschools for a trip.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Fisher Nets and Shells
.
Beach risk reported:
Shells
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Fisher Nets and Shells
.
Beach risk reported:
Shells
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Best Schools in Sri Lanka
Additional information
We don’t know if a parking is available at Vellai Island, Sri Lanka.
Military zone. No infrastructure, bring everything you want to eat and drink.
Webcams around Vellai Island, Sri Lanka
Webcams around Vellai Island, 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
Vellai Island, Sri Lanka
