Penghu Islands
Also known as: Pescadores, Magong, Guanyinting, Longmen
Basalt coast, sandspits, Rainbow Bridge, temples, sunrise coast
Wind & season
Wind, water and season at this Penghu County, Taiwan Strait, Taiwan spot - what to expect and when to come.
Sep-May
NE monsoon; typically 30-50kt in winter, 20-40kt daily; small 6-8m kites
Very high in winter; among the most reliable in Asia
Shoulder months Sep-Oct and Mar-Apr best for kiting; deep winter often too strong
Moderate; some flats and reefs work best on specific tides
Deep-winter wind can exceed 40kt (overpowered); typhoons possible late summer to early autumn
The water
Flat lagoons and pools plus open-ocean swell and reef waves
Shallow flats at west coast and pools; deeper open ocean off reefs
Warm autumn ~25C air; winter water ~15-18C (est)
Boardshorts/shorty in autumn; 3/2 full winter
Skill & group fit
Intermediate to advanced; strong-wind venue
4 (advanced)
Beginners at Guanyinting pool; freeride/freestyle at Beilao; wave riders at Longmen/Niaoyu
Mixed groups; non-riders enjoy island tourism, but core wind is very strong
Getting there & schools
Shingle and sandy beaches, harbour walls; varies by spot
Fly or ferry to Magong; scooter/car to spread-out spots
Alex Mowday windsurf centre at Guanyinting; Penghu Windsurfing Club; Penghu Kitesurf & Wing Foil Center
Windsurf centre, club with gym/yoga, city amenities in Magong
Island sightseeing, temples, beaches, snorkelling, food tourism
Low on water; few sail the west coast despite good conditions
Permits & safety
- (Confirm.)
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Very strong gusts, reefs, iron rods and weirs at low tide, offshore drift, flotsam after NE blows
- (VERIFY)
Coast guard/112; club support at Guanyinting (Confirm.)
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand wind-sport spot report. Coordinates are approximate.