Baikeng Beach

Baikeng is a long, flat-water beach on Penghu protected from north and east swell, making it a beginner-friendly, wave-free alternative to Longmen that's better suited to windsurfers and flat-water kiters. It has also hosted the Penghu Invitational Kitesurfing Regatta.

beginnerflat water

small peninsula seaside with beach hut, 750m away, same Penghu shoreline — 舟集 Boattoad / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

portrait view of same nearby beach/hut — 舟集 Boattoad / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Wind

best months	Jan Feb Mar Oct Nov Dec
avg knots	20-40
wind name	NE winter monsoon
direction to shore	NNE/NE/ENE recommended
quality	steady, strong Taiwan Strait trade-style wind

Water

type	flat, protected from north/east swell
tides	kitesurfing here does not depend on tide, though it's recommended to visit near high tide as it gets shallow with rocks at low tide

Levels

beginner	yes
intermediate	yes
advanced	yes
notes	Rated a beginner-friendly, any-level spot thanks to its flat, sheltered water.

Launch & crowd

description	Medium-size sandy beach with parking

Hazards

exposed rocks and shallow water at low tide

Travel basics

airport	MZG - Magong (Makung) Airport, ~6km away
cost level	budget

Nearby: Longmen Beach, Linto Beach

Sources: unplug-kitesurf.com · roha-surfing.nl