kitesurf and wingfoil spots in China

A tropical island nicknamed the "Hawaii of China", a strait among the windiest in Asia, bays at the foot of megacities: China is one of the fastest-growing board sports scenes in the world, and one of the least known to Western riders.

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spots: 64
regions: 6
kitesurf spots: 57
years of data (2024 and 2025): 2

64 spots listed, across 6 regions. Rideable days are computed from two full years of readings (2024 and 2025), spot by spot.

China: an overview

A young scene, growing fast

For a long time, China was a country of factories rather than spots: a large share of the gear sold around the world is made there. In around ten years, that has changed. An urban middle class has fallen for kitesurfing, wing foiling and windsurfing, clubs and schools have opened along the coast, and international competitions now take place there.

Riding remains concentrated around a few hubs — islands, bays near big cities, beach resorts — with an enthusiastic, often young community and a warm welcome for foreign riders who make the trip.

Seasons that depend on latitude

China's coast stretches thousands of kilometres, from the Bohai Gulf down to the tropics, and the seasons change completely from one end to the other. In the south, Hainan Island offers warm water and a wind season through winter and spring. Along the Taiwan Strait, the relief and the corridor between the coasts speed up the wind for much of the year. In the north, it is the summer sea breeze that brings the spots to life.

A trip to plan

Riding in China takes a little organisation. Clubs and schools are often the best way in: they know the access points, the beach rules and the right seasons. And there is the typhoon season to reckon with, which affects the east and south of the country in summer and autumn.

The best regions

Hainan Island

The "Hawaii of China": golden sand beaches, palm trees, warm water and winter and spring wind. The most accessible destination for a first trip.

Fujian and the Taiwan Strait

Islands and bays exposed to one of the most powerful wind corridors in Asia. Sporty conditions for much of the year, for experienced riders.

Guangdong

From Shenzhen to Shantou, sheltered bays at the foot of the hills, a few hours from the Pearl River Delta megacities and Hong Kong.

Zhejiang and the Zhoushan archipelago

Hundreds of islands off Shanghai, beaches and temples, and a scene that is still low-key.

Shandong and the Bohai Gulf

In the north, coastal cities such as Qingdao and a summer season driven by the sea breeze.

By region

Number of spots per region; each region leads to its page.

Sports, by number of spots

The spots not to miss

When to ride

2024-2025 average

Haïnan30rideable days in March, the peak of the region

Fujian30rideable days in October, the peak of the region

Rideable days per month and region
Region	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Haïnan 9	29	27	30	29	23	25	23	26	17	28	28	30
Fujian 8	29	26	28	25	28	29	29	25	25	30	29	30
Guangdong Province 4	25	24	26	26	25	28	26	23	18	25	23	19
Jilin 4	16	18	27	24	26	23	19	14	17	22	22	24
Hainan 3	30	28	27	28	21	20	23	20	14	25	26	30
Shanghai 3	21	25	29	27	29	25	28	26	24	26	23	22
Fu Jian Sheng 2	19	15	20	15	17	17	22	16	17	20	17	17
Hebei 2	21	22	30	28	28	26	22	17	19	21	21	20

Rideable days per month, averaged over the 2024-2025 readings, spot by spot. Regions are ordered by number of spots; the grey figure is that count. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

A rideable day means at least two consecutive hours at 7 knots or more, from a direction that works on the spot. Average of 2024 and 2025.

The windiest spots

2024-2025 average

Average rideable days per year, computed from 2024-2025 readings. A day counts as rideable when it has at least two consecutive hours of wind at 7 knots or more, blowing from a direction that works for the spot.

Good to know

Typhoons: summer and autumn bring typhoons to the east and south of the country. Watch the warnings and never ride as one approaches.
Regional seasons: Hainan and the south are best in winter and spring, the north during the summer sea breeze.
Beach access: many beaches are managed by resorts or local authorities. Local clubs know the permitted access points.
Language and apps: English is little spoken outside the big cities, and several common apps do not work in mainland China. Set up your tools before you leave.
Water temperature: warm in Hainan, cool to cold on the northern coast outside summer.

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kitesurf and wingfoil spots in China

China: an overview

A young scene, growing fast

Seasons that depend on latitude

A trip to plan

The best regions

Hainan Island

Fujian and the Taiwan Strait

Guangdong

Zhejiang and the Zhoushan archipelago

Shandong and the Bohai Gulf

By region

Sports, by number of spots

The spots not to miss

When to ride

The windiest spots

Good to know

All spots

Pingtan Island

Pingtan

Changjiang Ao

Zhoushan Island - Middle Beach

Golden Beach

Qidong - Huangjinhaitan

Dong Shan Island

Putuoshan - Thousand Steps Beach

Wenwu Sand Reservoir

Xiasha

Xiamen Beach

Haiyuntai

Bo'ao

Tanmenzhen

Dishui

Pudong Fish Farm

Hainan Island - Boaozhen

Shanwei N Beach

Shanwei NE Beach

TangLu Port North Beach

Qing Shui Bay

Fengxian Mudhole

Hainan Island - Monkey Island

Qizi Bay

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