Continent |
Asia |
Country |
Singapore |
Next Big City |
Singapore |
Next Town |
Singapore |
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Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Shop, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Water
Type: |
Chop |
Hazards: |
Ships, Wave breaker |
Quality: |
Cloudy |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Small and large chop. Only small waves, at best.
Beach
Type: |
Grass, Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
Trees, Bystanders |
Beach Users: |
No information |
The East Coast Sea Sport Club is mostly geared towards windsurfers, although kitesurfing gear is also sold in the on-site shop and there is usually a crew of kitesurfers hanging around on windy or potentially windy days during the southwest monsoon. The beach is narrow and gets deep quickly, but with the help of an assistant kitesurfers will be able to launch. The kiters typically hang out a little bit to the south of the main area. There is a small outdoor restaurant at the club, open to the public.
Weather
Spring:
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Shorts |
Summer:
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Shorts |
Fall:
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Shorts |
Winter:
|
Shorts |
Singapore has a tropical climate and you will be able to ride in board shorts. Wear suncream.
Wind
Best Months: |
June, July, August, September |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
SSW, SW, WSW |
Main Direction: |
NE, SSW, SW, WSW |
This beach works during the Southwest monsoon, which may start as early as June and end as late as September. However, be aware that the Southwest monsoon is pretty weak in Singapore compared with the stronger northeast monsoon. Without good light wind equipment you are unlikely to be able to ride often during the Southwest monsoon.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
Drive or take a taxi up East Coast Park Service Road to the PA East Coast Sea Sports Club. Be aware that the road is one-way (eastbound) outside the club, so you can not approach from the east.
Extra information
Be courteous and stay out of the way of the many windsurfer beginners at this spot. Also, stay clear of the Bedok Jetty to the west, and do not venture out among the numerous large ships. A sign on the site shows the area where you are allowed to ride.
Nightlife
There are food courts, restaurants and barbecue pits all along East Coast Park. For clubs and the like, head into the city.