Gyeonggi, South Korea
Enclosed tidal lake (man-made) adjacent to Daebudo Island near Ansan, Gyeonggi Province. SE-facing inner shore into the lake; prevailing NW-W wind (280°–350°, 15–25 kt) blows cross-onshore Oct–Mar. Flat enclosed water with no ocean swell — ideal for beginners, foilers, and racers. Windfinder covers this station for water sports. Access via Daebudo bridge.
Sihwa Lake Tidal Power Station is the world's largest tidal power installation, with a total power output capacity of 254 MW. When completed in 2011, it surpassed France's 240 MW Rance Tidal Power Station, which was the world's largest for 45 years. It is operated by the Korea Water Resources Corporation.
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Sihwa Lake · Daebudo.
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:
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Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Sihwa Lake · Daebudo — 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.
Enclosed tidal lake (man-made) adjacent to Daebudo Island near Ansan, Gyeongg... 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 Sihwa Lake · Daebudo 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 Sihwa Lake · Daebudo 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 Sihwa Lake · Daebudo is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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