Dong Gang, Taiwan
Dong Gang, Taiwan is a Shallow, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from WSW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Dong Gang, Taiwan !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
Dong Gang, Taiwan is a Shallow, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from WSW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Dong Gang, Taiwan !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
How to get there
You will have to rent a car in Taiwan. You can fly into Taipei or Kaohsiung. Dong Gang is about an hour south of Kaohsiung. Follow the 3 freeway all the way to the end. Turn right on the 17 and go straight until you come to a very large Fire Department. Pass the Fire Department and turn left at the next traffic light. You will see a brown sign, in English, that says something about the Dong Gang harbor. Follow that road, it winds around to the left and back to the right. When you see a white Coast Guard tower, park. You're there.
Nearest Airports
Distance
195km from spot
20km from spot
395km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
You will have to rent a car in Taiwan. You can fly into Taipei or Kaohsiung. Dong Gang is about an hour south of Kaohsiung. Follow the 3 freeway all the way to the end. Turn right on the 17 and go straight until you come to a very large Fire Department. Pass the Fire Department and turn left at the next traffic light. You will see a brown sign, in English, that says something about the Dong Gang harbor. Follow that road, it winds around to the left and back to the right. When you see a white Coast Guard tower, park. You're there.
Nearest Airports
Distance
195km from spot
20km from spot
395km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Dong Gang, Taiwan
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Aside from typhoon season, which runs from May until October, we get lots of sunny days with wind. The rain here comes in torrents, and coupled with the steep high mountains in Taiwan, the runoff after a storm leaves lots of tree limbs, logs and other debris floating along the shores that eventually washes up on our beaches. The water is warm here, but the wind gets cold in December, so you'll need a light wetsuit until about March.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from WSW .
There is Trade wind at Dong Gang, Taiwan.
Aside from typhoon season, which runs from May until October, we get lots of sunny days with wind. We get days with strong wind and use a 9 or smaller, and we get days when we need a 16 or bigger.
Wind usually blows from NNE, NE, ENE and WSW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Dong Gang, Taiwan are January, February, March, October, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Aside from typhoon season, which runs from May until October, we get lots of sunny days with wind. The rain here comes in torrents, and coupled with the steep high mountains in Taiwan, the runoff after a storm leaves lots of tree limbs, logs and other debris floating along the shores that eventually washes up on our beaches. The water is warm here, but the wind gets cold in December, so you'll need a light wetsuit until about March.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from WSW .
There is Trade wind at Dong Gang, Taiwan.
Aside from typhoon season, which runs from May until October, we get lots of sunny days with wind. We get days with strong wind and use a 9 or smaller, and we get days when we need a 16 or bigger.
Wind usually blows from NNE, NE, ENE and WSW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Dong Gang, Taiwan are January, February, March, October, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Dong Gang, Taiwan is a Shallow, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
The beach at Dong Gang is about 2 kilometers long, and shallow. We have to launch from the water's edge. The beach starts at the southern end of a sizable harbor and you can see the island of Shao-Lio-Cho about 10 km straight out from the beach. There is a coast guard station with lifeguards and lots of shady trees with seats to rest in.
Summer months has south winds, and with that we get murky, dark bluish, green water. Winter months we get north winds, and with that we get clean, blue, beautiful water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Dong Gang, Taiwan is a Shallow, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
The beach at Dong Gang is about 2 kilometers long, and shallow. We have to launch from the water's edge. The beach starts at the southern end of a sizable harbor and you can see the island of Shao-Lio-Cho about 10 km straight out from the beach. There is a coast guard station with lifeguards and lots of shady trees with seats to rest in.
Summer months has south winds, and with that we get murky, dark bluish, green water. Winter months we get north winds, and with that we get clean, blue, beautiful water.
Need to know
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Dong Gang, Taiwan.
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is Food available on the spot
Webcams around Dong Gang, Taiwan
Webcams around Dong Gang, Taiwan
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Taiwan
More about Taiwan
Wind stats in Taiwan...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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Jan | 44 |
Feb | 47 |
Mar | 36 |
Apr | 22 |
May | 19 |
Jun | 26 |
Jul | 20 |
Aug | 11 |
Sep | 25 |
Oct | 45 |
Nov | 37 |
Dec | 49 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 2 kitesurf schools and 25 kitesurf spots in Taiwan.
Best months: January February March April November December
Best months: January February March April November December
Accomodation around the spot
Dong Gang, Taiwan

