Lantau Island / Cheung Chau, Hong Kong is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE, E and SE
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Lantau Island / Cheung Chau, Hong Kong is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE, E and SE
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
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.
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.
Riding Conditions in Lantau Island / Cheung Chau, Hong Kong
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Summer March to October: air 25-30°C, water 20°C. Winter November to February: air 15-20°C, water 15°C.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE, E and SE
.
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.
The
best moments to come
to Lantau Island / Cheung Chau, Hong Kong are
January, February, March, October, November and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Summer March to October: air 25-30°C, water 20°C. Winter November to February: air 15-20°C, water 15°C.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE, E and SE
.
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.
The
best moments to come
to Lantau Island / Cheung Chau, Hong Kong are
January, February, March, October, November and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Lantau Island / Cheung Chau, Hong Kong is a
Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Very narrow beach, approx. 5m wide and 300m long, with 4 story apartments on the edge of the beach. Grainy sand. Concrete walkway 5m from the water, followed by barbed wire and television aerials all the way down the beach. Almost one of the worst places to launch in HK, but worth it once you are out and clear of the buildings.
Deep, reasonably clean for HK standards, choppy beach break.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Lantau Island / Cheung Chau, Hong Kong is a
Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Very narrow beach, approx. 5m wide and 300m long, with 4 story apartments on the edge of the beach. Grainy sand. Concrete walkway 5m from the water, followed by barbed wire and television aerials all the way down the beach. Almost one of the worst places to launch in HK, but worth it once you are out and clear of the buildings.
Deep, reasonably clean for HK standards, choppy beach break.
Need to know
Beach risks reported:
Concrete,Power Lines
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
Beach risks reported:
Concrete,Power Lines
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
We don’t know if a parking is available at Lantau Island / Cheung Chau, Hong Kong.
The spot has
Showers
and
Toilets
facilities.
There is
Food
available on the spot
Don't ride in the gazetted zone. Limited room, don't ride there unless you are experienced. Wicked little spot to hang out and eat. Make sure you go and have a beer at the windsurf club overlooking the point, good friendly people.
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Additional information
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Best months: January February March April November December
Best months: January February March April November December
