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Kitesurf spots in China

A forecast-led overview of China kite regions: the spots worth checking, the directions that usually matter, and the local notes Lohera uses when ranking a session.

Mapped spots10
Regions7
Main areasShanghai, Huizhou, Haikou
Common windNE, SE, SSE

Typical water: waves, chop

Regions

A few spots Lohera is watching

Huizhou

Gangkou

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Huidong, China. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in S, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders.

Shanghai

Golden Beach

Flat-water lagoon kite spot at QiDong, China. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for fishing nets.

Haikou

Hainan Island / Boaozhen

River-mouth kite spot at Qionghai, China. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SW winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Fuzhou / Xiamen

Pingtan Island / Pingtan

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Fuzhou, China. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for current, fishing nets.

Shanghai

San Jia Gang

Lake kite spot at Shanghai Du Dong, China. Mostly flat water. Sandy beach launch. Works best in N winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for crowds in season.

Xiamen

Xiamen Beach

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Xiamen, China. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NNE, NE, ENE winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks, fishing nets.