Perhaps not on top of the list for many seasoned surfers although it should be, as the pictures below will reveal , Thailand generally gets small waves, which make the country an excellent destination for beginner surfers and longboarders.
Evade mainstream surfing. Get your share of empty waves in these awesome surf spots in Thailand:. Often associated with traveling in Thailand, postcard-perfect Phuket has long made it on the covers of magazines. Located in the Andaman Sea, Phuket is the epicenter of surfing in Thailand. The Andaman Sea is connected to the Indian Ocean and has the potential to generate bigger waves.
That is, of course, good news for beginner surfers. But there are also plenty of fun and more challenging waves for intermediate and advanced surfers too. Go on a surf camp in Phuket!
When to go: April to October is a great time to be surfing in Phuket. Considered the best beach to learn to surf in Phuket , Bang Tao is an 8-kilometer 5-mile crescent-shaped bay dotted with luxury hotels and vacation homes. The swell is not as reliable as in other spots on the island, which is why the beach is also very popular among windsurfers and stand-up paddle boarders. When the swell does kick in, it can produce some epic right and left-handers, up to 3 meters 10 ft tall.
To the south end of the beach, the waves are generally smaller. In the middle of the beach, the waves get bigger and can be quite unpredictable, with steep drop-offs. On a good day, the north end is where you want to be. Between Bang Tao and Surin Beach, Pansea is a secluded little palm-fringed beach that is only meters ft long. This hidden gem is home to a left-hand point break that can hold waves up to 2 meters 6.
The take-off is about meters ft offshore, alongside an exposed rock. The waves get faster and faster until they close out on the reef. Photo credit: thphotoseals. If you want to catch the biggest waves on the island, Surin Beach is your best bet. These turquoise waters hold both right and left-handers. On some days, the waves can get heavy, posing quite a challenge even for experienced surfers. There are two surf spots here, at each end of the beach. To the south, the sandy bottom offers a safe landing, and is a great place for beginners and intermediate surfers.
To the north, the waves are faster and shorter, and even though they rarely get any higher than 2 meters 6. Photo credit: [email protected] via Flickr. Just north of Patong Beach, Kalim Beach is a right-hand coral reef break that offers some long rides of up to meters ft and waves up to 3 meters 10 ft tall.
Beware of the shallow coral reef at the end of the ride, which can make this spot quite dangerous below mid-tide. Kalim is a popular surf spot among expats and can get a little crowded at times.
However, the lineup is always friendly. Photo credit: kurtheck. North of Patong Beach, the 2. The enclosed bay is lined with palm trees and blessed with consistent rights and lefts. The waves here can get fat and slow, which makes this beach an excellent longboarding spot. There are three distinct sections here. In the middle, waves can reach 3m 10ft , challenging the more experienced surfers.
To the north, a reef break awaits advanced surfers with some tricky waves, the best Kamala has to offer. This is the venue of the Kamala Go Surfing Contest, held each August at the northern end of the beach. It is best to go surfing along Kalim Beach during the low season, since the place gets pretty crowded. Once you have finished surfing, you can enjoy some noodle soup, Thai ice cream, and other delicacies from the stands at the back of the beach.
The most challenging part of the northern end of the beach is the hard reef point break and unpredictable waves. The southern end suits kids who are learning to surf. Kamala Beach can produce consistent waves, but not very high. Image credit: Matthew Colvin de Valle. Kata Beach is undoubtedly the most popular surfing spot in Phuket, given the number of bars, schools, rental shops, and a park all dedicated to surfing.
This surfer's shack is where the annual Phuket Surfing Contest is held — in September. Kata Beach suits all proficiencies of surfer from beginner through advanced. The southern part offers swells that can pose a moderate amount of challenge for pros but can also be a good learning curve for beginners. A barrel at Kata Beach. Considered a favorite by local pros, it boasts a less crowded beach with a sandbank that lets surfers enjoy fast waves in smaller swells too.
The northern end promises an A-frame peak and challenging break, while the southern end offers long rides that end with a left-hand break. Both are fun. The beach is perfect for swimming from November to April but waves are too big during the rest of the year, thus making the waters attractive to surfers and kite boarders. Undisputedly the best surfing destination on the island of Koh Lanta, Klong Dao Beach has breaks that can be surfed regardless of high or low tides.
The right and left-handers are not too strong, making the beach a decent choice for beginners. Despite its popularity, Klong Dao is never over crowded due to its kilometer distance from Phuket. Other activities you can enjoy here are long-boarding and standup paddle-boarding, since the depth is fairly shallow. The only catch about Klong Dao is that the waves are not that consistent, so you might need to wait that bit longer to catch a big wave.
Go to beautiful Klong Dao from April to October. Image credit: Marhas1 Flikr. Breaks vary from reef, point, and beach, as the coastline has capes and reef in addition to lovely sandy beaches. Surfing season in Khao Lak can be anytime from May to October, but the peak season is when the southwest monsoon is strongest, and that is from June to September.
Khao Lak beach is long with some decent waves. Image credit: Sheila Dee. In Koh Samui, Chaweng is the go-to place for surfing because the other beaches are mostly only fit for swimming. Surfing along Chaweng Beach is made easier due to the number of board rental shops lined near the shoreline.
Surfing here can be tricky though, as the tide may look suitable from afar but may tend to be too low once you get in the water. Other countries except Thailand out of the above have already got famed for surfing for several years, but Thailand is a new name to it. Thailand is in the limelight for the last few years only. Surfing came into trend in the s in Thailand.
Earlier, Thailand glorifies with its beaches and their pristine beauty. Surfers had the impression that islands like Koh Phangan and Koh Samui are on the Gulf of Thailand, so they have consistently gentle waves that are ideal for swimming, not for Surfing.
This is just one side of the coin. If you flip the coin and look at the other side, the story is different, Places of Thailand facing the Andaman Sea, they are capable enough to block southern waves, which makes surfing in Thailand a tremendous experience.
Does it sound wonder as to figure out where to surf in Thailand? Then Khao Takiab , Hua Hin, is the end of your search. The bottom of the line for surfers here is winter swell is not that much powerful and consistent as the summer swell does, but Khao Takiab Beach is the best surf spots in Thailand to catch few to make its own way of Surfing.
November to February, beginner surfers and surf Supers will get the high waves here to have a lot of surfing fun. Here paddling can be a challenge with onshore winds.
Here are a few bits and bytes for surfers. Ko Samui is moreover famous for beach beauty, party buzz, and great infrastructure. It is one of that island where kids can go along.
This is not so renowned for Surfing due to gentle waves, but Surfing can be done on Chaweng beach if the timing is right. Few bits and bytes for surfers are here as follows:.
Phuket can be a surfing spot because it has a westerly facing coastline and reliable wave season. Here you can enjoy and participate in various surfing contests. Nai Yang is the best place to learn to surf in Thailand.
The best time to surf here to get perfect swell for smooth Surfing is from April to October. Here a few bits and bytes about Nai Yang to memorize before going on a surfing ride. Nai Harn Beach is one of the best places to go surfing in Thailand. This is on top of the list of professional surfers because this beach is not crowded, and also, this beach serves enough water for the surfers to continue their playing game. Nai Harn beach southern end has a permanent sandbank that is capable of serving fast wave rides in the smallest swells.
Professional surfers take up their rides at Nai Harn beach northern end. Bits and bytes of Nai Harn beach are here:. Kalim Beach is another great spot in Phuket for Surfing. Organizers organize here a famous surf contest, which is called Kalik Surf contest every year. It is the main point of attraction for every surfer.
This beach is ideal for pro surfers. Here pro surfers can make most of the waves. There is a right-hand reef break, which has a shoreline of m, and it has a shallow reef, which is considered to be dangerous. This is one of the most famous Thailand surf spots. Here are a few guidelines for surfers to be read before going on surfing at this beach:. Khao Lak is only 60 km away from Phuket, and its in north to the Phuket. Its atmosphere can not be considered the same as Phuket just by seeing its less distance from Phuket.
Here Surfing can be a kick-off with various surfing contests and festivals like Khao Lak Surf contest and festival. This place is one of the best surfing in Thailand. The coast here is scattered with capes and sandy beaches and lined with the reef, which creates a solid mix of beach breaks, points, and reefs.
Here one can get the best waves to hook up for Surfing. Here best season for Surfing is from May to October, and between June and September is the peaking season because this is the time when the southwest monsoon will be at its peak.
Here surf season will be just opposite to the tourist season, which encounters in better for surfing to have uncrowded lineups and empty beaches. Here one has to be careful about rip current.
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