Continent |
Asia |
Country |
Sri Lanka |
Next Big City |
Negombo, Colombo |
Next Town |
Kalpitiya, Puttalam |
|
Type: |
Ocean, Island, Lagoon |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Camping |
Water
Type: |
Shallow, Flat |
Hazards: |
Fishernets, Shells |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Perfect start for a long downwind trip, military zone, sign up with any of the Sethawadiya or Kappalady kiteschools for a trip.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Big |
Hazards: |
Shells |
Beach Users: |
None |
Weather
Spring:
|
Shorts |
Summer:
|
Shorts |
Fall:
|
Shorts |
Winter:
|
Shorts |
Wind
Best Months: |
May, June, July, August, September |
Wind Type: |
Trade |
Best Direction: |
SW, WSW |
Main Direction: |
SSW, SW |
How to get there
Transport |
Boat |
Access
|
No walk |
Military zone, only licensed boats are allowed to get to the islands (but there are many licensed boats - the local kiteschools arrange trips).
Extra information
Military zone. No infrastructure, bring everything you want to eat and drink.
Nightlife