Kappalady Lagoon
Also known as: Kappalladi, Kandakuliya lagoon
Simple tropical fishing village, lagoon and reef
Wind & season
Wind, water and season at this Puttalam District, North-Western Province, Sri Lanka spot - what to expect and when to come.
Main SW May-Oct; some rideable NE Dec-Feb days
SW cross-onshore, steady 18-25kt, stronger cleaner punch than Kalpitiya
Very high in summer
Main SW summer
Low
Full-moon lulls; shoulder months Apr and Nov unreliable
The water
Butter-flat lagoon, 3-6ft reef swell in summer
Shallow, waist deep, sandy
About 27-30 C year round
None, boardshorts or rashguard
Skill & group fit
Beginner and kids friendly, also freestyle
2 (Easy)
Learners in lagoon, wave riders on Kappalady reef, downwinders to Kalpitiya in summer
Excellent for beginners, families and kids
Getting there & schools
Wide sandbank, easy walk-in launch
Resort transfers; road access via Kandakuliya
Kite Center Sri Lanka (IKO Pro Center), De Silva Wind Resort - lessons, rental, storage
Few eco-minded resorts, quiet village, basic amenities
Birdwatching, village life, Puttalam lagoon safaris
Quiet, only two schools, friendly relaxed vibe
Permits & safety
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Reef on ocean side; limited space when busy (about 15 kites)
Available via schools
School support; nearest hospital Puttalam. Confirm.
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand wind-sport spot report. Coordinates are approximate.