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- Kalpitiya
- Sri Lanka
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kalpitiya
lagoon
Kalpitiya Lagoon is the most famous area for kiting in Sri Lanka. Both Villa Sethawadi and Sethawadi Kite Centre (on the same property) are right on the lagoon itself.
Kalpitiya Lagoon spans an impressive area, offering ample space for kitesurfers. At its widest point, it's 2 kilometres wide, over a length of about 4 kilometres-- providing a vast playground for kiters of all levels.
The lagoon has an average depth of 0.5 to 2 meters. Surrounded by beaches and mangrove areas, kitesurfers can feel reassured that even if things go wrong and they miss a rescue boat, they are quite unlikely to drift into a dangerous area. So it's easy to sort the gear out and start again. The north end of the lagoon opens into a channel (Dutch Harbor) which leads into the sea, while the southern tip becomes quite shallow.
Kalpitiya Lagoon is famous for being a flat-water spot. Kitesurfers in the lagoon have nothing to fear from a shorebreak or choppy waves. The surface remains favorable for freestyle kitesurfing and for beginning kitesurfers, even when the winds are strong.
Because Kalpitiya lagoon opens into the sea, seawater flushes in and out of the lagoon with each tide. But tidal patterns in Kalpitiya Lagoon are mild, with relatively consistent water levels throughout the day. This allows kitesurfers to plan their sessions without worrying about drastic changes in water depth.
