Pulau Perhentian Kecil / Long Beach

📍 Kuala Trengganu, Kota Bahru, Malaysia · Kiteboarding spot

Pulau Perhentian Kecil / Long Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Kuala Trengganu, Kota Bahru in Malaysia, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, December.

Country	Malaysia
Nearest town	Kuala Trengganu, Kota Bahru
Water type	Open ocean
Launch	Island
Best wind direction	NE
Wind type	Trade
Best months	January, February, March, December
Coordinates	5.9185, 102.7223

About Pulau Perhentian Kecil / Long Beach

Crystal blue and green. The tide is minimal. In NE Monsoon some waves and chop (November to March).

When is the best time to kitesurf at Pulau Perhentian Kecil / Long Beach?

The best time to kite Pulau Perhentian Kecil / Long Beach is January, February, March, December, when the NE wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Pulau Perhentian Kecil / Long Beach offers open ocean conditions with NE wind (Trade wind), launching from island.

How do I get to Pulau Perhentian Kecil / Long Beach?

Airplane to Kuala Trengganu or Kota Bahru, then taxi to Kuala Besut (1h) where you take the boat to the island Perhentian Kecil (1/2h).

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Where can I take kite lessons near Pulau Perhentian Kecil / Long Beach?

3 kite schools operate in Malaysia. See kite schools in Malaysia →

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