KiteGlobeNegombo
Negombo is a kiteboarding spot near Colombo in Sri Lanka, with open ocean conditions, best ridden in January, February, March.
| Country | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Colombo |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Wind type | Thermal, Trade |
| Best months | January, February, March |
| Coordinates | 7.2391, 79.8408 |
About Negombo
When you walk into the water the current can be a bit strong or the waves are around 1m. To avoid this the advise is to drag out of the first waves. Behind that the water is mainly flat.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Negombo?
The best time to kite Negombo is January, February, March.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Negombo offers open ocean conditions (Thermal, Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Negombo?
From Colombo drive north to Negombo (about 1.5 hrs drive). From the international airport Negombo is only 15 minutes driving up north. Take a tuk tuk, a boardbag fits!
Hazards at Negombo
Swimmers, Wave breaker.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.