Fengxian Mudhole

Fengxian Mudhole is a shallow, flat, tidal mudflat spot near Shanghai where water is described as dirty/brown and visibility is poor due to heavy sediment. Conditions are driven strongly by the tide: dead low tide can become too deep/muddy to ride safely, while very high tide can reduce or eliminate usable beach for landing and change how you approach the concrete sea wall/dike. For wind, the peak season is June through August with best winds from the east (E). Reported typical wind strength across sources fits roughly into the low-to-mid teens up to the mid-30s knots, with one source also noting gusts that can reach around 45 knots. Different reports also mention additional wind components around E/NE/SE, but E remains the consistent headline direction for the best months. Because the bottom is muddy and there are numerous wooden sticks/stumps and fishing nets/debris, the spot is best treated as a “tide-and-debris management” location rather than a clean-water freeride lagoon. Kitesurfing is the primary focus, with guidance that sessions are easiest at high tide; wingfoiling is reported as possible mainly at mid-to-high tide but foil-friendliness is limited due to hidden obstacles. Water temperatures are generally above 20°C from May to October, peaking around 30°C in August. A wetsuit and/or protective rash protection is consistently recommended because of pollution and underwater debris; some riders also use boots/impact protection. There are no lifeguards reported, so plan your session carefully and manage your access around the tide; regional emergency numbers are 110 (Police) and 120 (Medical).