Tong Fuk Point (Lantau Island)
- Wave, Freeride
- Best for
- Expert
- Skill Level
- Medium waves, Shallow
- Spot Type
- Quiet
- Crowd Level
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About
Tong Fuk Point (Lantau Island) is a highly technical, expert-only kitesurfing spot built around reef and shallow-water hazards. The water is typically cloudy, and the bottom presents submerged reefs/corals and sharp rocks and shells, so mistakes can be unforgiving. There is no practical launch or landing at the point itself. Riders access the wave zone by water—either riding upwind from Sui Hau or approaching from downwind of Cheung Sha—so the spot functions more like an advanced wave section you transit into rather than a standalone beach launch. Wind prospects are strongest from July through December, with best wind directions reported as ENE, E, ESE, SE, and SSE. One provider also reports moderate gusting and moderate wind reliability, while another describes wind as gradient-driven; either way, the spot is positioned for easterly/southeasterly regimes. Wave riding is described as a left-hand break associated with the correct typhoon-related swell setup (South China Sea south swell). Because there is no on-spot rescue availability and strong currents can develop around the headland, the key priorities are local confirmation, careful entry/exit planning, and respecting the reef’s proximity at low margin.
- Low-profile due to difficult access logistics (no direct launch).
- Reef-generated, left-hand wave riding when the swell/wind setup aligns.
- Best wind months are July through December with ENE–SSE directions.
- Specialized wave-oriented riding window in the second half of the year.
- Wind directions that support kitesurfing are consistent: ENE through SSE.
- Generally low crowd due to difficult access.
- Expert-only, with very shallow reef hazards (reduced margin for error).
- No physical launch at the point; access requires a transit by water from nearby beaches.
- Strong tidal currents and no emergency landing zone.
- Water is cloudy and conditions are technical and dependent on the right swell/wind setup.
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE
- Wind Range
- 12–25 kts
- Wind Type
- Frontal — Provider sources conflict on classification (one reports frontal; another reports gradient).
- Reliability
- moderate
- Gust Factor
- Moderate gusts
- Best Months
- July, August, September, October, November, December
- Recommended Kite Sizes
- 9–12 m²
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Medium waves, Shallow
- Beach
- Rocks
- Beach Size
- Small
- Waves
- Medium — Shallow-to-medium waves reported; also described as big-wave capable in some datasets.
- Launch
- Non-existent at the point itself; riders must arrive by water (no direct launch).
- Launch Difficulty
- Expert only
Through the year
Low due to difficult access
May to September (typhoon season)
By sport
What to expect for each.
Advanced wave and transit-focused kitesurfing location with specialist conditions; access is by riding from nearby beaches, not by launching directly.
- Kite Sizes
- 9–12 m²
Transit-access windsurfing option for swell/waves between Shui Hau and Cheung Sha; shallow reef hazards near the point require caution.
- Sail Sizes
- 4.7–6 m²
Possible for swell riding, but limited by shallow reef/rock hazards near the point.
- Foil Friendly
- Limited
- Wing Sizes
- 4–6 m²
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Tong Fuk Point (Lantau Island) in the full forecast view.
Tong Fuk Point (Lantau Island) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 4–14 ktsGusts 22 kts
- Direction
- ENE72°
- Strongest day
- Wed, Oct 2814 kts
- Windy days
- 2/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.1–0.8 m4s period
- Temperature
- 23–30 °C
Over the next 7 days, Tong Fuk Point (Lantau Island) is forecast for daytime winds of 4–14 kts, peaking around 14 kts on Wednesday, October 28 with gusts to 22 kts. The prevailing direction is ENE. Waves run 0.1–0.8 m with a period of about 4s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- Reefs
- Corals
- Rocks
- Stones
- Shells
- Submerged reefs
- Sharp rocks
- Barnacles
- Oyster shells
- Strong tidal currents around the headland
- No emergency landing zone
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- None — Seasonal lifeguards are reported in nearby areas, but none at the point itself.
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No — No rescue availability reported for the spot.
Rules of the spot
No direct launching or landing is permitted or physically possible at the point (access is by riding from nearby beaches).
- Cannot launch directly at the point itself.
- May require a special permit or local kite organization membership.
- Talk to local riders before going on the water and check whether kitesurfing is allowed.
- Ride upwind from Shui Hau or downwind from Cheung Sha to reach the wave zone.
- Be very cautious about falling at the point because the reef is very close to the surface.
- Check local conditions before entering due to strong currents and submerged hazards.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Tung Chung (Tung Chung)
- Nearest Town
- Tong Fuk
- Parking
- available-in-village
- Access
- You need to ride upwind from Sui Hau or down wind from Cheung Sha. Cannot launch there.
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- Cantonese, English
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Hostels and other lodging available in the village; additional options around Tung Chung and Mui Wo.
- Food & Drink
- Nearby in-village
- Equipment Rental:
- Equipment rental is available at neighboring Cheung Sha or Shui Hau.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
Off the water
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Tong Fuk Point (Lantau Island)?
The best overall months at Tong Fuk Point (Lantau Island) are July, August, September, October, November, December.
Which wind directions work at Tong Fuk Point (Lantau Island)?
Tong Fuk Point (Lantau Island) works with ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE winds.
What equipment sizes are recommended at Tong Fuk Point (Lantau Island)?
Recommended equipment sizes at Tong Fuk Point (Lantau Island): Kitesurfing: 9–12 m² · Windsurfing: 4.7–6 m² · Wingfoiling: 4–6 m². The typical wind range is 12–25 kts.
What skill level is Tong Fuk Point (Lantau Island) suitable for?
Tong Fuk Point (Lantau Island) suits these riding levels: Kitesurfing: Expert · Windsurfing: Advanced · Wingfoiling: Advanced.