KiteGlobeDong Gang
Dong Gang is a kiteboarding spot near Taipei, Kaohsiung in Taiwan, with open ocean conditions and prevailing WSW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, October, November, December.
| Country | Taiwan |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Taipei, Kaohsiung |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | WSW |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | January, February, March, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | 22.4606, 120.4406 |
About Dong Gang
Summer months has south winds, and with that we get murky, dark bluish, green water. Winter months we get north winds, and with that we get clean, blue, beautiful water.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Dong Gang?
The best time to kite Dong Gang is January, February, March, October, November, December, when the WSW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Dong Gang offers open ocean conditions with WSW wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Dong Gang?
You will have to rent a car in Taiwan. You can fly into Taipei or Kaohsiung. Dong Gang is about an hour south of Kaohsiung. Follow the 3 freeway all the way to the end. Turn right on the 17 and go straight until you come to a very large Fire Department. Pass the Fire Department and turn left at the next traffic light. You will see a brown sign, in English, that says something about the Dong Gang harbor. Follow that road, it winds around to the left and back to the right. When you see a white Coast Guard tower, park. You're there.
View Dong Gang on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Dong Gang?
3 kite schools operate in Taiwan. See kite schools in Taiwan →
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.