KiteGlobeTalawila
Talawila is a kiteboarding spot near Colombo in Sri Lanka, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September.
| Country | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Colombo |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SW |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September |
| Tide | Low tide |
| Coordinates | 8.1158, 79.7023 |
About Talawila
The groyne and sand creates nice and clean (but small) waves here. The quality of the waves are among the best along the coastline, but the waves are usually small. Be careful though - if you ride too close to the beach you will get into areas with wind holes because of the small buildings upwind.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Talawila?
The best time to kite Talawila is May, June, July, August, September, when the SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Talawila offers open ocean conditions with SW wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Talawila?
An easy way to get here is to either tack upwind from Kappalady, or stop and play here when doing a downwinder from Norachalai to Kappalady.
Hazards at Talawila
Wave breaker.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.