Sethawadiya East
Sethawadiya East is a kiteboarding spot near Colombo in Sri Lanka, with shallow lagoon conditions and prevailing N, W wind, best ridden in January, February, May, June, July, August, September, December.
| Country | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Colombo |
| Water type | Shallow lagoon |
| Launch | Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | N, W |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | January, February, May, June, July, August, September, December |
| Coordinates | 8.2392, 79.7408 |
About Sethawadiya East
The water is choppy on the east side of the lagoon. In Sri Lanka, a 4 hour drive from Colombo airport, you will find kitespot Kalpitiya Lagoon. Thermal wind from May-October & December-February.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Sethawadiya East?
The best time to kite Sethawadiya East is January, February, May, June, July, August, September, December, when the N, W wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Sethawadiya East offers shallow lagoon conditions with N, W wind (Trade wind), launching from lagoon.
How do I get to Sethawadiya East?
Take a car or a tuk-tuk to any of the resorts along the east side of the lagoon.
Hazards at Sethawadiya East
Shells.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.