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Lantau Island / Shui Hau Wan

📍 Hong Kong, Hong Kong · Kiteboarding spot

Lantau Island / Shui Hau Wan is a kiteboarding spot near Hong Kong in Hong Kong, with open ocean conditions and prevailing E wind, best ridden in March, April, May, October, November.

CountryHong Kong
Nearest townHong Kong
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionE
Wind typeThermal, Frontal
Best monthsMarch, April, May, October, November
TideComing tide
Coordinates22.2214, 113.9199

About Lantau Island / Shui Hau Wan

Flat to choppy water. Very shallow beach, you can walk about 400m upwind with waist high water during low tide. Best beach for beginners in Hong Kong.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Lantau Island / Shui Hau Wan?

The best time to kite Lantau Island / Shui Hau Wan is March, April, May, October, November, when the E wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Lantau Island / Shui Hau Wan offers open ocean conditions with E wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Lantau Island / Shui Hau Wan?

Take bus or taxi or car from Tung Chung or Mui Wo towards Tai O, get off "Shui Hau Football Pitch".

Hazards at Lantau Island / Shui Hau Wan

Rocks, Stones, Shells.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Lantau Island / Shui Hau Wan?

2 kite schools operate in Hong Kong. See kite schools in Hong Kong →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.