KiteGlobeXiamen Beach
Xiamen Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Xiamen in China, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, E, SE, S wind, best ridden in March, April, August, September, October, November, December.
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Xiamen |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE, E, SE, S |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | March, April, August, September, October, November, December |
| Tide | Low tide |
| Coordinates | 24.4492, 118.1633 |
About Xiamen Beach
Big tide difference: 5 m. Choppy short waves not good for surfing. Water quality acceptable. Some rocks in the water close to the beach. Better check them out during low tide. During high tide many of them are covered. During low tide normally better conditions for kitesurfing.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Xiamen Beach?
The best time to kite Xiamen Beach is March, April, August, September, October, November, December, when the NE, E, SE, S wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Xiamen Beach offers open ocean conditions with NE, E, SE, S wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Xiamen Beach?
Xiamen has an airport with connections to all major cities in China and some international flights. Get a Xiamen map and you will see the big beach right away.
Hazards at Xiamen Beach
Fishernets, Rocks.
View Xiamen Beach on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Xiamen Beach?
3 kite schools operate in China. See kite schools in China →
Other kite spots near Xiamen Beach
- Pingtan Island / Pingtan
- Gangkou
- XiChong
- Zhoushan Island
- Putuoshan / Thousand Steps Beach
- Fengxian Mudhole
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.