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Kitesurfing & Wingfoil Spots in Malaysia

12 published launches, from trip-defining headliners to quiet local sessions. Use this country page to scan the full spot spread, shortlist the best picks, and jump into school discovery fast.

Spot count

12

spots in Malaysia

Mapped launches

12

shown on the cluster map

Beginner-ready

9

spots tagged for progression

Country overview

Read the spread before you fly

The launch network in Malaysia spans 12 mapped spots and sits within Asia. Use the mini map to scan the spread, then jump into the best-documented launches below.

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Best spots

Top launches in Malaysia

Ranked by guide completeness and existing popularity signals so the strongest launch pages surface first.

Full directory

All spots in Malaysia

12 linked spot guides live on this country page.

Malaysia

Cherating, Malaysia

KitesurfingBeginner

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. ...

Wind

NE · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Malaysia

Jason Bay, Malaysia

KitesurfingBeginner

10 to 25 kts during monsoon season (November to March). Winds are sideonshore from the left. Kiting great for beginners to advanced with good wind up to 20 k...

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Malaysia

Kampung Gambu Beach, Malaysia

KitesurfingBeginner

During the Northeast monsoon season, the winds along this beach will be more sideshore compared with the beaches further north.

Wind

N · NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Malaysia

Kuantan / Pantai Pelindong, Malaysia

KitesurfingBeginner

Unlike the well-known Balok Beach to the south, this beach is not shielded by headland. As a result, the wind can be a bit stronger here.

Wind

N · NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Malaysia

Kuantan / Pantai Sepat, Malaysia

KitesurfingBeginner

Unblocked winds from the sea during the NE monsoon (December to March).

Wind

N

Data depth

Fresh guide

Malaysia

Kuantan / Teluk Bulan Mengambang, Malaysia

KitesurfingIntermediate

Unblocked winds during the NE monsoon December to March.

Wind

N · NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Malaysia

Le Cemara Beach, Malaysia

KitesurfingBeginner

Almost perfect (45 degree) sideonshore winds during the Northeast monsoon (December to March).

Wind

N · NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Malaysia

Pantai Balok, Malaysia

KitesurfingWindsurfingBeginner

Two main seasons: NE Monsoon (windy from December to March), wind speed occasionally 15-20 knots (most of the time averaging 12 knots), SW season has lighter...

Wind

NE · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Malaysia

Pantai Dalit, Malaysia

KitesurfingBeginner

Pantai Dalit, Malaysia is a wind-sports spot in Malaysia with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SW · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Malaysia

Pulau Perhentian Kecil / Long Beach, Malaysia

KitesurfingIntermediate

Only working in NE monsoon, so mainly from December till March. Winds generally picks up to the 10-15 knot range, so bring your bigger kite. In this period i...

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Malaysia

Tanjun Lehman, Malaysia

KitesurfingBeginner

NE Monsoon (November to April): wind sideonshore 12-25 kts. SW monsoon (May to October): wind not reliable, occasionally good days in July to August with 12-...

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Malaysia

Tanjung Balau, Malaysia

KitesurfingWindsurfingIntermediate

This beach only works during the Northeast monsoon season (December to March).

Wind

N · NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

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