How to Surf and Kiteboard in Galle - Thrilling Waves and Winds


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Are you on a plan to visit Sri Lanka anytime soon? If so, do not forget to explore the ever-beautiful coastal city in the Southern province of Sri Lanka- Galle! Galle is a city with everything you need to relax your mind and soul. If you are wondering whether you can fulfill your water adventure dreams when you are here, yes- of course, you can because surfing and kiteboarding are all possible here. You need to have the will, a little bit of confidence, and some practice for this.

Galle, Sri Lanka

This coastal city has all sorts of attractions in it- be them the fortresses, museums, beaches, and ancient temples. It's also one of the best cities in Sri Lanka for tourism and many properties such as The Fortress Resort & Spa located here offer great services to the tourist community. The Galle Fort which has been built some centuries ago by the Dutch is one of the main highlights of this city, and after engaging in all water sports on the southern beaches, you may spend a few hours exploring this creation and get excited about everything it has in store for you.

Water sports you can try out in Galle

Since Galle is a coastal town, you can try out several water adventures on its beaches and those of its suburbs. Mirissa, Unawatuna, and Jungle Bay are some of the most popular beaches located closer to Galle, and they, in addition to the water sports opportunities, offer great scenic backgrounds with golden sands and long stretches of shady coconut trees. In addition to water adventures such as swimming, boat riding, and kayaking, when in Galle you can also try out snorkeling and diving activities that help you explore the magnificent underwater world. If you prefer some advanced adventure levels, try surfing and kiteboarding after learning the basics from experts.

Surfing in Galle

Surfing is one of the best things to do in Galle. Its beaches have superb brooding waves and even the biodiversity density here is of supreme levels. If you have the will and the passion, together with some confidence that you can do this, it's your chance to go surfing in Galle alone or with your team of friends. As you first need to brush up on the surfing basics, you will have to practice under the guidance of a qualified instructor. Then it's all about getting a surfboard on rent and riding the waves in style. If you are a professional surfer, Galle also has beach areas with bigger waves that can bring you greater joy.

Things to know

If you are wondering what time would be the best for your surfing adventure in Galle, it will surely be from November to April. The southern coast enjoys offshore winds during this season and that makes waves much cleaner. Also, the chances for sudden rainfalls are very limited, so your surfing adventure is sure to be great amidst a dry atmosphere. Unawatuna, Hikkaduwa, and Bentota are some of the ideal beaches around Galle where you can have the best surfing experiences.

Kiteboarding/kitesurfing in Galle

Before getting on the kiteboard and riding on your own, you will have to master your skills here. The wind power in Galle is great and that makes your kiteboarding experience much greater. Galle has many service providers for this sport, who also have qualified instructors (from whom you can learn the basics) and equipment that are good in condition. According to the experts, January is probably the best month of the year to go kiteboarding because windy weather can be promised almost every day,