Kudat (Pantai Kosuhui) Reviews and Ratings
(Borneo, Malaysia)
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Visitor reviews of Kudat (Pantai Kosuhui) surf break
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“Just had the South West monsoon season here. It is great to be here to see it first hand and I was pleasantly surprised by the waves we got in this season. The water was great clear and warm and I actually got to ride the waves when it was at its biggest yet 5ft Australian size (double overhead).”
Ian Haldane Smith from AUSTRALIA - 05 Aug 2013
Kudat (Pantai Kosuhui) Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 8 votes and 3 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.4(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 2.5(1: Kudat (Pantai Kosuhui) is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.1(1: Kudat (Pantai Kosuhui) is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Borneo. 5: the best break in Borneo). |
Difficulty Level: 2.9(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.1(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Kudat (Pantai Kosuhui) can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.7(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Kudat (Pantai Kosuhui), it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.6(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Kudat (Pantai Kosuhui) are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 4.1(1: Often too crowded. 5: Kudat (Pantai Kosuhui) is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.2(1: Getting to Kudat (Pantai Kosuhui) requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.4(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.4(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.4(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Kudat (Pantai Kosuhui) for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.7(1: Camping at Kudat (Pantai Kosuhui) is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 2.1(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Kudat (Pantai Kosuhui) is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 1.6(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.4(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Kudat (Pantai Kosuhui), from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.2(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Kudat (Pantai Kosuhui) where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“We have now started the first surf school here in Kudat with approval now to teach surfing to all who want to have the best fun in learning to surf.
Surf to the Max surf school T.M.H HAS A QUALIFIED LEVEL ONE SURF COACH, with 35 years experience in surfing. The school provides all the right surfboards for learning and is ready for bookings via our contact mobile 0138759992 our website is being made as we speak.
Regards Bibi (SURF to the MAX)
The waves here are perfect for learning in a very safe part of the TIP of BORNEO. The beach is beautiful and white and the water clear and blue. The waves come fairly regularly and the season is longer than mainland Malaysia , we have waves from June to September which is the South West monsoon and again in October to February, which is the North East monsoon; the pick being the holiday season Nov to Jan for consistency.
It's not like Bali: the waves are intermediate level safe when you are taught with the correct methods like ours at SURF to the MAX , SEE YOU THERE. Surfing is the best fun in the world.”
Bibiana Zeno Akin from MALAYSIA - 05 Aug 2013
“I've been surfing Kudat as long as 15 years ago but this year I have spent the full monsoon season hear in Borneo. Im married to a local Kadazan girl and we stay on the beach front at our friends chalet. This season the locals say its been a bit off but I've had enough surf to be able to say its really a place to go for getting away from the hype that now goes with the surfing community. There are only afew local guys from the village (Kampung) AND maybe only a dozen from KK (Kota Kinabalu)
DEC2012 HAD ABOUT THREE GOOD 4FT DAYS , 1-2FT MOST DAYS COMING AND GOING. THE MONSOON FROM THE PHILIPPINES NEVER REALLY HIT HARD ENOUGH HERE.
2013 NEW YEAR HAD GOOD WAVES I'VE BEEN TOLD I HAD FAMILY STUFF TO DO AND MISSED IT.
WENT TO BRUNEI HAD 3FT PLUS SURFING PANTAI TONGKU DURING ANOTHER SWELL, KUDAT WOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER.
KUDAT WILL NEVER BEAT INDO OR PHILIPPINES FOR SURF BUT ITS WORTH CHECKING OUT IN WET SEASON NOV- FEB ,DEC TO JAN IDEAL
JUNE -JULY KK HAS WAVES. ANY STORM FROM UP NORTH CAN COME DURING THE YEAR IF YA LUCKY.”
ian haldane smith from MALAYSIA - 28 Jan 2013
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