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Kappalady Lagoon kitesurf spot
Sri Lanka · North Western Province
Overview
Kappalady Lagoon is one of the premier flat water kite spots in Sri Lanka, located on the Kalpitiya peninsula in North Western Province. The shallow lagoon sits between the peninsula and the mainland, offering butter-flat conditions protected from ocean swells. The SW monsoon from May to October provides consistent winds across the lagoon surface.
This is an ideal beginner and freestyle spot. The lagoon is shallow (waist to chest deep in most areas) with a sandy bottom, making it very safe for learning. No waves, no current, and no tidal influence inside the lagoon. The warm water and steady winds create perfect conditions for progression. Several kite schools operate directly on the lagoon.
The lagoon can get crowded during peak season with many kite schools running lessons simultaneously. Watch for other riders, especially students. The water can be murky at times. Some areas have soft mud bottom rather than sand. Wind can be slightly lighter inside the lagoon compared to the ocean side due to the land shelter effect.
Spot forecast for Kappalady Lagoon
Sunrise 05:58 · Sunset 17:53
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Kappalady Lagoon: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
442h
in July · 31 rideable days
The season runs from April to October, peaking in July: 29 rideable days a month and 442 hours of usable wind, at 29 °C. The low point is January, at 0 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 57% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is January, at 28 °C. The wettest month is November, with 546 mm.
Monthly averages: Kappalady Lagoon
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.0 | 0 h | 28 °C | 124 mm |
| February | 1.0 | 8 h | 29 °C | 17 mm |
| March | 12.0 | 69 h | 29 °C | 54 mm |
| April | 25.5 | 264 h | 30 °C | 85 mm |
| May | 30.5 | 415 h | 30 °C | 260 mm |
| June | 30.0 | 447 h | 28 °C | 73 mm |
| July | 31.0 | 442 h | 28 °C | 31 mm |
| August | 31.0 | 410 h | 28 °C | 75 mm |
| September | 28.5 | 401 h | 28 °C | 62 mm |
| October | 28.0 | 358 h | 28 °C | 343 mm |
| November | 6.0 | 59 h | 28 °C | 546 mm |
| December | 5.5 | 51 h | 28 °C | 102 mm |
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Technical details of Kappalady Lagoon spot
The spot works with winds from SSW, SW, WSW, W.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Beginner
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