The Bentota lagoon is the outstanding spot for windsurfing on Sri Lanka’s west coast.Photo Credit:
The west coast town of Bentota is popular for windsurfing with water and wind conditions best during the season from November to April. On the East coast the best winds are from July to August when windsurfers head to Trincomalee. Windsurfing in Sri Lanka is also possible inland on lagoons and lakes in Negombo, Bolgoda and Bentota.West Coast: Windsurfing on the island was first started in Negombo pioneered by Lanka Sportreizen. Negombo continues to be popular for windsurfing during the season from December to April. Negombo also offers a range of watersports including water skiing, scuba diving and snorkeling. South West Coast: Take advantage of the strong breezes on the west coast from December to March and head to Bentota. The Sunshine Watersports Centre in Bentota is the only VDWS certified surf centre on the island and provides training and certification for windsurfers. There is also the Club Intersport and Lanka Sportreizen that provides a range of watersports in Bentota. Take a short boat trip offshore to dive over the coral reefs, grab a snorkel and mask to paddle your way through tropical fish, or If speed is more your thing then jetski or water-ski on the Bentota lagoon. Bentota is a two-hour drive south of Colombo.East Coast: Sri Lanka’s equivalent of the Maldives, with never-ending white sandy beaches, coral islands and shimmering blue seas, the east coast is distinctly different from the coastal areas of the rest of the island. This region is best visited from March to October when the seas are at their best. For windsurfing, head to the waters of north of Trincomalee in Nilaveli & Uppuveli.Inland Lakes: Windsurfing in Bolgoda Lake is conducted by the Ceylon Motor Yacht Club. Set on the shores of Bolgoda Lake, the Yacht Club was established in 1929 and has a wide membership that actively participates in sailing, windsurfing and waterskiing. Regular competitions and training is held with members also representing Sri Lanka in international events.
Ceylon Motor Yacht Club - Click HereInformation on windsurfing, sailing, and Windsurfing Association of Sri LankaLanka Sportreizen - Click HereInformation on watersports centres and facilities in Bentota, Kalutara, Negombo and Trincomalee