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Arugam Bay

📍 Akkaraipattu, Sri Lanka · Kiteboarding spot

Arugam Bay is a kiteboarding spot near Akkaraipattu in Sri Lanka, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, SW wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September.

CountrySri Lanka
Nearest townAkkaraipattu
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionNE, SW
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September
Coordinates6.8443, 81.8357

About Arugam Bay

Best wave at the point.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Arugam Bay?

The best time to kite Arugam Bay is May, June, July, August, September, when the NE, SW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Arugam Bay offers open ocean conditions with NE, SW wind, launching from ocean.

Hazards at Arugam Bay

Rocks.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Arugam Bay?

5 kite schools operate in Sri Lanka. See kite schools in Sri Lanka →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.