About This Spot
Bintan / Trikora Beach, Indonesia is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Indonesia.
Situated in Asia, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With NE–S–SSW winds, peaking from January to December, Bintan / Trikora Beach, Indonesia delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Best time to go is mid December to March with Northeast monsoon, 12-20kts. July to September with Southwest monsoon, 12-20kts.
When to Go
Located exactly on the equator. Temperature around 30°C all year around. Because the water is shallow for hundreds of meters, the water is always warm, sometimes as warm as bath water.
What to Expect
Very flat water, no waves, little current makes it one of the best places in the world to learn kite boarding and for practicing free style tricks. Some small rocks in the water that you should look out for. Very clean water too as there is no commercial shipping in the area.
Wind & Conditions
NE · S · SSW · SW
Best wind direction
Best time to go is mid December to March with Northeast monsoon, 12-20kts. July to September with Southwest monsoon, 12-20kts.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Very flat water, no waves, little current makes it one of the best places in the world to learn kite boarding and for practicing free style tricks. Some small rocks in the water that you should look out for. Very clean water too as there is no commercial shipping in the area.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Singapore, it's 55 minutes by ferry to Bintan Resorts ferry terminal and 45 min by car to Trikora. Arrange for the land transfer when you book your hotel.
Location
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