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Kitesurf spots in Malaysia

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

Mapped spots9

Regions4

Main areasKuantan, Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur

Common windNE, SW, NNE

Typical water: waves, mixed

Regions

Kuantan

4 spots

Common working directions: NE, SW, NNE, ENE

Water: waves, mixed

Johor Bahru

3 spots

Common working directions: NE, SW

Water: waves

Kuala Lumpur

1 spots

Common working directions: NE, SE

Water: mixed

Kuala Trengganu, Kota Bahru

1 spots

Common working directions: NE, SW

Water: waves

A few spots Lohera is watching

Kuantan

Cherating

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Cherating, Malaysia. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SW winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders.

Johor Bahru

Jason Bay (Teluk Makota)

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Kota Tinggi, Malaysia. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SW winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders.

Kuantan

Kuantan / Pantai Sepat

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Kuantan, Malaysia. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NNE, NE, ENE, SW winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders.

Johor Bahru

Le Cemara Beach

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Desaru, Malaysia. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Kuala Lumpur

Pantai Balok (Balok Beach)

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Kuantan, (Kampong) Balok, Malaysia. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SE winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Johor Bahru

Tanjung Balau

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Desaru, Malaysia. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks, crowds in season.