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Sethawadiya East

📍 Colombo, Sri Lanka · Kiteboarding spot

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.

CountrySri Lanka
Nearest townColombo
Water typeShallow lagoon
LaunchLagoon
Best wind directionN, W
Wind typeTrade
Best monthsJanuary, February, May, June, July, August, September, December
Coordinates8.2392, 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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Where can I take kite lessons near Sethawadiya East?

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.