KiteGlobeTanjung Balau
Tanjung Balau is a kiteboarding spot near Johor Bahru in Malaysia, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, December.
| Country | Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Johor Bahru |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, NE |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, December |
| Coordinates | 1.6286, 104.2470 |
About Tanjung Balau
Big rocks at the south end of the beach - stay away. During the Northeast monsoon (December to March), which is really the only time when you can windsurf or kitesurf at this location, there will be fairly big waves (by Malaysia standards) breaking about 100 meters from shore. Expect a lot of whitewash.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Tanjung Balau?
The best time to kite Tanjung Balau is January, February, March, December, when the N, NE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Tanjung Balau offers open ocean conditions with N, NE wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Tanjung Balau?
A gravel/sand road leads to the center of the beach.
Hazards at Tanjung Balau
Swimmers, Rocks.
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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.