About This Spot
Cherating, Malaysia is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Malaysia.
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–SW winds, peaking from January to December, Cherating, Malaysia delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Wind is not too strong, but with big kites you can kite almost all year. Normally expect winds between 8-14 knots. In rainy season wind goes up to 25 knots. Works in many directions on the point. The season in fact is all year with big gear. Best period is June to September and December to March.
When to Go
Weather: always 30+°C. The water is hot, so no wetsuits needed.
What to Expect
In dry season it is very flat and crystal blue. Tides are present though of no significance (you just have to walk more). In raining season (December to March) you can get 6 feet waves (left ones) nicely and well structured coming in.
Wind & Conditions
NE · SW
Best wind direction
Wind is not too strong, but with big kites you can kite almost all year. Normally expect winds between 8-14 knots. In rainy season wind goes up to 25 knots. Works in many directions on the point. The season in fact is all year with big gear. Best period is June to September and December to March.
Best Months
Water Conditions
In dry season it is very flat and crystal blue. Tides are present though of no significance (you just have to walk more). In raining season (December to March) you can get 6 feet waves (left ones) nicely and well structured coming in.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Via Kuala Lumpur, Kuantan and then Cherating. Get there by car or taxi.
Location
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