KiteGlobeSha Chau Island
Sha Chau Island is a kiteboarding spot near HK Airport in Hong Kong, with river conditions and prevailing N, NE, E, SE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, October, November, December.
| Country | Hong Kong |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | HK Airport |
| Water type | River |
| Launch | River |
| Best wind direction | N, NE, E, SE |
| Best months | January, February, March, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | 22.3435, 113.8904 |
About Sha Chau Island
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.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Sha Chau Island?
The best time to kite Sha Chau Island is January, February, March, October, November, December, when the N, NE, E, SE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Sha Chau Island offers river conditions with N, NE, E, SE wind, launching from river.
How do I get to Sha Chau Island?
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.
Hazards at Sha Chau Island
Rocks.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.