Continent |
Asia |
Country |
Malaysia |
Next Big City |
Kuantan, Kuala Lumpur |
Next Town |
Cherating |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Food, Parking |
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
None |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
In dry season it is very flat and crystal blue. Tides are present though of no significance (you just have to walk more). In raining season (December to March) you can get 6 feet waves (left ones) nicely and well structured coming in.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Tidal |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
None |
Beach with high tide is not too big, but enough, with low tide, very big. White sand, clean beaches and not too many people.
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Spring:
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Shorts |
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Summer:
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Shorts |
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Fall:
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Shorts |
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Winter:
|
Shorts |
Weather: always 30+°C. The water is hot, so no wetsuits needed.
Best Months: |
January, February, March, June, July, August, September, December |
Wind Type: |
Trade |
Best Direction: |
NE, SW |
Main Direction: |
NE, SW |
Wind is not too strong, but with big kites you can kite almost all year. Normally expect winds between 8-14 knots. In rainy season wind goes up to 25 knots. Works in many directions on the point. The season in fact is all year with big gear. Best period is June to September and December to March.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
Via Kuala Lumpur, Kuantan and then Cherating. Get there by car or taxi.
Rules |
None |