Kite Spots in Sri Lanka – Complete 2025 Guide 🌴🪁

Sri Lanka is not only a tropical island of palm trees, tea fields and wildlife — it’s also one of the most exciting kite destinations in Asia. With steady wind, warm water and a mix of lagoons, islands and wave spots, the country has become a paradise for riders of every level.

In this guide you’ll discover the best kite spots in Sri Lanka, from the famous Kalpitiya Lagoon to hidden gems like Indo/Ippantivu and the remote Adam’s Bridge in Mannar. Whether you’re searching for flat lagoons, ocean waves or long downwinders, these kite locations will help you decide where to kitesurf in Sri Lanka in 2025.

If you want to learn or join kite trips, our kite school in Kalpitiya is the perfect base. From here we organise daily lessons, downwinds and boat trips to all the main spots.

Quick Comparison Table

Kalpitiya Lagoon is the most popular kite spot in Sri Lanka and the safest location to learn. Wide, shallow, and flat, it’s perfect for beginners and progression. Our kite school is based right on the lagoon, so it’s our daily playground. With boat rescue support always on hand, this spot offers a safe and reliable environment for your kite lessons.

Pro tip: The lagoon floor has some seashells, so wearing water shoes is recommended. At Margarita Kite School we provide water shoes, helmets, and buoyancy aids to make learning safer and more comfortable.

How to get there: Only 5 minutes by tuk tuk from Kalpitiya town.

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Kappalady is a small lagoon with flat, shallow water that works mainly in the summer season. In winter, the wind direction is less reliable compared to Kalpitiya Lagoon. It’s a popular kite spot for beginners, and you’ll find several kite schools based here. During summer we sometimes organise downwinders from Kappalady to Kalpitiya, which are a great experience.

The lagoon is ideal for learning, but due to its small size it feels crowded with more than 20 riders. It’s also not suitable for wingfoiling because of the limited space.

Pro tip: The best time to kite in Kappalady is around midday, when many schools take a break and the lagoon becomes quieter.

How to get there: From Kalpitiya town, take a tuk tuk south towards Kappalady. The ride takes about 30 minutes, and you can strap your kiteboard on the roof.

Dream Spot is one of the most popular kite trips and kite locations near Kalpitiya. A 15–20 minute boat ride takes you to this spacious lagoon with both flat and slightly choppy sections, making it versatile and fun.

The spot works in both summer and winter seasons and is best suited for intermediate riders and above.

Pro tip: In summer, a downwinder from Dream Spot to Mini Vella through Puttalam Lagoon is highly recommended — a true adventure for experienced kiters.

How to get there: From our kite center at Margarita Kite School, it’s a short boat ride north. You can also reach it by 4×4 jeep from Kalpitiya beach through Dutch Bay.

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Vella Island is one of the most legendary kite destinations in Asia. Our team can take you to this unspoiled island where the wind is stronger, steady, and completely side-shore — ideal for endless speed runs and freestyle.

Because of the off-shore wind, it’s recommended only for advanced riders. In summer 2025, small flat-water lagoons also formed inside the island, adding variety and making it a unique kite location to explore.

Pro tip: Vella works best in summer. The wind is strong, so bring smaller kites (7–9m).

How to get there: A 45-minute boat ride from Kalpitiya Lagoon.

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Also known as Mini Vella, this is a hidden kite spot inside Puttalam Lagoon. Thanks to the venturi effect, the wind here often feels stronger than in other locations.

It’s suitable only for advanced riders. The sandbar has been shrinking year after year, and by 2025 it is almost gone, so conditions may vary.

Pro tip: Always check conditions with local kite schools before planning a trip here.

How to get there: From our kite center at Margarita Kite School, you can reach Ippantivu in about 25 minutes by boat.

Navy Point is located at the end of Dutch Bay. It used to work only in winter, but since 2025 a new flat-water area also works in summer, making it more versatile than before.

This is an advanced kite spot due to the off-shore wind conditions, so riders should always go with boat support.

Pro tip: In winter, Navy Point is the perfect starting point for a downwinder to Dream Spot. In summer, it’s often used as the final stop for a downwind from Vella Island.

How to get there: From Kalpitiya Lagoon, it’s about a 30-minute boat ride north. You can also reach it by 4×4 jeep from Kalpitiya beach through Dutch Bay, passing by Dream Spot on the way.

Located about 10 km south of Kalpitiya, Donkey Point is the most popular wave location in the area. With small to medium waves and steady cross on-shore wind, it’s the go-to spot for surfboard and strapless riders.

It is suitable for intermediate to advanced riders.

Pro tip: Donkey Point is also perfect for wingfoiling. Just keep a safe distance from the nearby military base when riding close to shore.

How to get there: Around 20 minutes south from Kalpitiya town by car, tuk tuk or even bike.

 Adam’s Bridge is a chain of sandbanks and small islands that once connected Sri Lanka to India. Remote, wild and windy, it stands out as one of the most adventurous kite destinations in Sri Lanka.

This spot is only for advanced and adventurous riders, as conditions are exposed and there is no infrastructure nearby.

Pro tip: Go well-prepared with logistics, food, and safety support. A trip to Adam’s Bridge is more of an expedition than a regular kite session.

How to get there: From Kalpitiya, the best route is via the Anuradhapura road to Mannar. Adam’s Bridge is located at the very end of the Mannar peninsula.

Ride with Margarita Kite School

We are based right on Kalpitiya Lagoon, with daily boat trips to Dream Spot, Vella, and Donkey Point. We provide:

• IKO lessons with walkie-talkie coaching.

• Rescue boat and beach crew.

• Trips to all major spots.

• Accommodation: wooden bungalows, chalets with AC, or a social dorm.

• Extras: yoga, buffet dinners, and our Sunset Bar.

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• Kite packs & courses

• Solo travellers

• Season info

Conclusion

From shallow lagoons like Kalpitiya and Kappalady to world-class kite locations such as Dream Spot and Vella Island, and the adventurous downwinds to Navy Point and Adam’s Bridge, Sri Lanka offers one of the most complete kitesurf destinations in the world.

No matter if you’re a beginner looking for safe flat water, an intermediate rider chasing progression, or an advanced kiter searching for adventure — here you’ll always find the perfect place to ride.

👉 Come ride with us at Margarita Kite School and experience the best of kitesurfing in Sri Lanka: lessons with IKO instructors, trips to all major spots, and accommodation options for solo travellers, couples or groups.