Surfing in Phuket

Phuket is one of the most successful places for surfing in Thailand. But few people know about it in full. Many people will find out about this only after they visit the island, and in the low season. Therefore, if you dream of surfing, then Phuket Island is perfect for you.

The beaches in Phuket are very colorful and picturesque, which makes it possible to attract many tourists here every year. As for surfers, it is here that it is best to learn this difficult sport, because most of Phuket's beaches are not too big. Their height barely reaches three meters, and the bottom is very safe for the first falls. As for the weather, most of the time the wind is quiet and calm.

Phuket Surfing Season

If you are a great fan of surfing, then it's best for you to visit Phuket in the low season. It begins in May (the monsoons begin to blow from the southwest) and ends in October. At this time, some of the largest surfing competitions are held here, where athletes from all over the world come together. The entire coast is filled with companies that give surfing lessons and rent out the necessary equipment. But keep in mind that the low season is also the rainy season, and they are here very often at this time.

Beginners can learn to surf in high season (from December to May), small waves can be found even then.

More details about the seasons in Phuket here...

The best beaches in Phuket for Surfing

As for the popularity of beaches, the most popular among surfers is Kata beach. The waves almost always reach 2 meters in this place, and the board is very manageable. But during the low season there are practically none, so surfers go out to sea at this time. You can try your hand at just 800 baht per hour. Professional surfers will help you with this. As for the girls, every Friday from 9 to 10 you can ride for free. If you know how to manage the board yourself, you can rent it for only 150 baht per hour.

The second in the list of popular beaches is Kalim beach. There are much more waves here, but fewer surfers. Largely due to the fact that the waves on Kalima reach 4 meters in height and 100 meters in length. If you have a sufficient level of training, then you can rent a board for 300 baht, but with instructor training, pleasure will cost 3000 baht. At the same time, preparation and training can last up to 4 days.

Less popular is Nai harn beach, because it is the most unpredictable place to surf. Unpredictability lies in the fact that waves can both disappear quickly and appear.

More details about all the beaches of Phuket here...