Sabah, Malaysia
Small island 45 min by boat from Semporna, Sabah. SE-facing; SW monsoon May–Sep pushes 15–20 kt side-shore on E-facing beaches. Flat, warm turquoise water. Diving paradise doubling as kite spot. Shore normal ~135°.
Mabul is a small island near the southeastern coast of Sabah in Malaysia. The island has been a fishing village since the 1970s. After the 1990s, Mabul gained popularity with scuba divers due to its proximity to Sipadan island.
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Mabul Island — Semporna.
Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Mabul Island — Semporna — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
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.
Small island 45 min by boat from Semporna, Sabah. SE-facing; SW monsoon May–S... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
Kite size at Mabul Island — Semporna 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.
Safety at Mabul Island — Semporna 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 Mabul Island — Semporna is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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