KiteGlobeEtalai
Etalai is a kiteboarding spot near Colombo in Sri Lanka, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September.
| Country | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Colombo |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | S |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September |
| Tide | Low tide |
| Coordinates | 8.0571, 79.7064 |
About Etalai
Decent waves here because of the shape of the sandbar.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Etalai?
The best time to kite Etalai is May, June, July, August, September, when the S wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Etalai offers open ocean conditions with S wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Etalai?
This beach is isolated and has soft, deep sand so you can not drive here except with a very good 4x4 vehicle. The easy way to get to this spot is by doing a downwinder from Norochcholai to Kappalady. Then stay and enjoy the waves at this spot before continuing to Kappalady.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.