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Donkey Point

📍 Colombo, Sri Lanka · Kiteboarding spot

Donkey Point is a kiteboarding spot near Colombo in Sri Lanka, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW wind, best ridden in June, July, August, September.

CountrySri Lanka
Nearest townColombo
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean, Lagoon
Best wind directionSW
Wind typeThermal, Trade
Best monthsJune, July, August, September
Coordinates8.2110, 79.6929

About Donkey Point

Look out for sharp shells if you ride in the lagoon. Cleaner wind on the ocean side but the waves can be messy.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Donkey Point?

The best time to kite Donkey Point is June, July, August, September, when the SW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Donkey Point offers open ocean conditions with SW wind (Thermal, Trade wind), launching from ocean, lagoon.

Hazards at Donkey Point

Fishernets, Shells.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Donkey Point?

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.