Sha Chau Island, Hong Kong is a Flat, 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
N, NE, E and SE
.
Safety first! There is
Rescue/Lifeguards
on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Sha Chau Island, Hong Kong is a Flat, 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
N, NE, E and SE
.
Safety first! There is
Rescue/Lifeguards
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
The only way is by boat. You need to go to the SW side of Castle Peak, via Tuen Mun, the name of the beach is Lung Whu Tan. You need to find the windsurf/kitesurf club and get hold of Hio Tim. Ho Tim has a boat and can get you out to the island for approx $150 return trip. It's worth it.
The only way is by boat. You need to go to the SW side of Castle Peak, via Tuen Mun, the name of the beach is Lung Whu Tan. You need to find the windsurf/kitesurf club and get hold of Hio Tim. Ho Tim has a boat and can get you out to the island for approx $150 return trip. It's worth it.
Not much need for wetsuits, only in November to February when it is cold.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NE, E and SE
.
Best wind magnet in HK. That's why it is next to the airport. It consistently comes from only two directions. Stronger NE in winter (October to March) or lighter SW in summer (April to September) with around 12-18 knots. Most consistent winds in HK, works in all directions. Best conditions is winter N-NE-E-SE, around 15-20 knots.
Wind
usually
blows
from N, NE, E, SE and SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Sha Chau Island, Hong Kong are
January, February, March, October, November and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Not much need for wetsuits, only in November to February when it is cold.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NE, E and SE
.
Best wind magnet in HK. That's why it is next to the airport. It consistently comes from only two directions. Stronger NE in winter (October to March) or lighter SW in summer (April to September) with around 12-18 knots. Most consistent winds in HK, works in all directions. Best conditions is winter N-NE-E-SE, around 15-20 knots.
Wind
usually
blows
from N, NE, E, SE and SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Sha Chau Island, Hong Kong are
January, February, March, October, November and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Sha Chau Island, Hong Kong is a
Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Small, enough for 5 kites. Two beaches, one small with lots of rubbish, good for advanced launches. The second is big thin beach for intermediates. Not too many rocks (for HK).
Big tides, muddy water, flat water on the leeward side, choppy on the windward side. Some flat water, if you are a strong intermediate you can come in close to the rocks to get access to flat water. Summer brings a little swell, never big except for typhoons.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Sha Chau Island, Hong Kong is a
Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Small, enough for 5 kites. Two beaches, one small with lots of rubbish, good for advanced launches. The second is big thin beach for intermediates. Not too many rocks (for HK).
Big tides, muddy water, flat water on the leeward side, choppy on the windward side. Some flat water, if you are a strong intermediate you can come in close to the rocks to get access to flat water. Summer brings a little swell, never big except for typhoons.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
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
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
