About This Spot
Lantau Island / Cheung Chau, Hong Kong is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Hong Kong.
Situated in Asia, the spot offers Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With NE–E–SE winds, peaking from January to December, Lantau Island / Cheung Chau, Hong Kong delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Summer is not good, April to September, wrong direction. Winter is good, October to March, NE-E-SE are all good directions. Can get 15-20 knots for a few days in a row. The apartments create a huge compression zone and make the kites become unstable in the gusty conditions. The beach curves, but mainly sideshore are NNW and SSE.
When to Go
Summer March to October: air 25-30°C, water 20°C. Winter November to February: air 15-20°C, water 15°C.
What to Expect
Deep, reasonably clean for HK standards, choppy beach break.
Wind & Conditions
NE · E · SE
Best wind direction
Summer is not good, April to September, wrong direction. Winter is good, October to March, NE-E-SE are all good directions. Can get 15-20 knots for a few days in a row. The apartments create a huge compression zone and make the kites become unstable in the gusty conditions. The beach curves, but mainly sideshore are NNW and SSE.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Deep, reasonably clean for HK standards, choppy beach break.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍Medium walk to the beach
Catch the Cheung Chau ferry from Central HK. 2 ferries, one is a high speed that will take you there in 25 mins, the other is slower and will take 55 mins. Suggest the more expensive fast ferry.
Location
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