Kitesurfing Lhoknga Beach · Banda Aceh
Aceh, Indonesia
Wind & Conditions
SW-facing black-sand beach 13 km southwest of Banda Aceh; dual kite seasons: S/SW "Angin Barat" trade winds 15–35 kn May–October (prime season), and NE monsoon "Timor Padang" 15–25 kn January–March; shallow flat water to reef 80–200 m offshore; small side-on waves beyond reef for experienced riders; kite school, rentals, and accommodation on site; Aceh is dry (Muslim province) — plan accordingly.
About Lhoknga Beach · Banda Aceh
Lhoknga is a town within the district of the same name, in Aceh Besar Regency, Aceh Special Region, Indonesia, located on the western side of the island of Sumatra, 13 km southwest of Banda Aceh. It was completely flattened and destroyed by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, where its population dwindled from 7,500 to 400. Tsunami runups following eyewitness accounts of waves were recorded being 35 m in height, Such high and fast waves arising from the epicentre by megathrusts were
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Best Season
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Lhoknga Beach · Banda Aceh.
World Ranking
RegionalNot globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
Facilities & Services
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn
- Dian's kitchen, local food Restaurant
- Warung Restaurant
- Joyu's Surfer's Rest Bar / Café
- Saho Coffee&Roastery Bar / Café
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
When is the best time to kitesurf at Lhoknga Beach · Banda Aceh?
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Lhoknga Beach · Banda Aceh — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Is Lhoknga Beach · Banda Aceh suitable for beginner kiters?
Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.
What wind direction works at Lhoknga Beach · Banda Aceh?
SW-facing black-sand beach 13 km southwest of Banda Aceh; dual kite seasons: ... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
What kite size do you need at Lhoknga Beach · Banda Aceh?
Kite size at Lhoknga Beach · Banda Aceh depends on the day's wind strength and your weight. Most kiters rig between 10m and 14m. Breeza calculates the ideal size for your gear, so you know before you leave whether it's a go.
Is it safe to kitesurf at Lhoknga Beach · Banda Aceh?
Safety at Lhoknga Beach · Banda Aceh depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.
See if Lhoknga Beach · Banda Aceh is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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