Kitesurfing Passekudah Bay
Eastern Province, Sri Lanka
Wind & Conditions
Shallow, protected bay on Sri Lanka's east coast. E-facing, natural reef breakwater. Shore normal ~90°. SW monsoon May–Sep (kitesurfing season): 18–28 kt side-shore. Crystal-clear flat water over white sand, max 1.5m depth in bay. Ideal for beginners.
About Passekudah Bay
The Maduru Oya is a major stream in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is approximately 135 km (84 mi) in length. Its catchment area receives approximately 3,060 million cubic metres of rain per year, and approximately 26 percent of the water reaches the sea, as it flows into the Indian Ocean. It has a catchment area of 1,541 square kilometres.
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Best Season
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Passekudah Bay.
World Ranking
RegionalNot globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
Facilities & Services
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn
- captain Seafood Restaurant Restaurant
- Coop Guest House Restaurant
- Dewsiri Fast Food Kalkuda Restaurant
- Nathaliya Best Sea Food Restaurant and Tours Restaurant
- Rupsy’s Sea Food Restaurant Restaurant
- Shalini Hotel Restaurant
- Capitan seafood Bar / Café
- Edo Bar / Café
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
When is the best time to kitesurf at Passekudah Bay?
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Passekudah Bay — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Is Passekudah Bay suitable for beginner kiters?
Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.
What wind direction works at Passekudah Bay?
Shallow, protected bay on Sri Lanka's east coast. E-facing, natural reef brea... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
What kite size do you need at Passekudah Bay?
Kite size at Passekudah Bay depends on the day's wind strength and your weight. Most kiters rig between 10m and 14m. Breeza calculates the ideal size for your gear, so you know before you leave whether it's a go.
Is it safe to kitesurf at Passekudah Bay?
Safety at Passekudah Bay depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.
See if Passekudah Bay is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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