The coast of Thailand is gaining more and more popularity among water sports enthusiasts.
This is facilitated by an ocean, suitable climatic conditions, and actively developing infrastructure offering beginners’ equipment, courses, and schools.
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Features of surfing in Thailand
Surfing is the sport to be taken up by when you come to Thailand. It has become the most sought-after among the possible water activities in the last twenty years.
No wonder, every year, for several years, festivals and international surfing tournaments have been held here, the most famous of which is the Siam International Cup.
Surfing conditions in Thailand
Among the pleasant moments that attract athletes to the coast of Thailand is the affordable cost of food and accommodation, set during the rainy season, when the main flow of tourists subsided, and suitable conditions for surfing were established.
A disadvantage for surfing in Thailand is that the skiing season coincides with the rainy season, which means it is easy to get caught in a short but pouring rain.
Best Surfing Spots in Thailand
This tourist country offers about 30 worthy places for water sports. All sites are based in 3 main surfing areas:
- Phuket
- Samui
- Samet
Suitable beaches are selected depending on the degree of skill and style of skiing.
An overview of the best Thai surfing spots
Ko Samet is the ideal destination for its long, shallow beaches and offshore winds for beginners.
The surface waves of Samet will make it easy for those who are just mastering this water sport to get on the board. Novice surfers will also appreciate the possibilities of the Bang Tao coastline.
Features
The Pattaya coastline, with its moderately high waves, namely Jomtien Beach and Na Jomtien Beach, where there are about 20 surf schools, is excellent for those just getting started with surfing. The best period to travel to Pattaya is from November to May.
And for those who are already actively exploring water sports, the beach expanses of Koh Samui are suitable, from May to August.
Ideal conditions with a stable sea temperature of + 28 ° C and magnificent nature make this place the best for surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, and diving.
Popular surfing spots
Among Thailand’s most famous surfing spots in Phuket, the best surfing spots from April to October are Kamala, Karon, Kata, and Kata Noi beaches.
The latter is especially popular with advanced surfers, as there you can catch an excellent wave up to 3 m high and 50-150 m long.
The beauty of the coastline and optimal skiing conditions have made Phuket a world-renowned surfing destination. It is also possible to master the wave, having stood on the board for the first time in Phuket, but in this case, it is necessary to come from November to February.
Best beaches for surfing
During this period, especially in the afternoon, there is practically no wind on the coast, which will allow novice surfers to take their first steps in mastering this sport.
Surfing schools, open at the hotels, make it possible to enjoy all the delights of this sport without much hassle.
Experienced surfers will also appreciate the wave at the beaches of Surin, Kalim, Kamala, Nai Harn Beach, Pakarang Point Khao Lak. For those looking for a place to ski during the monsoon season, the beaches of Bophut and Maenam are recommended.
Where to surf in
Regardless of your boarding skills, Thai beaches are well worth visiting and enjoying skiing or, on the contrary, reaching professional heights.
