Kitesurfing, also known as kite surfing, is a popular water sport in Thailand. Known for the speed and euphoric feeling experienced, this sport involves being towed by a specially designed kite while riding across the ocean on a modified surfboard. The wind-powered water sport is popular with adventurers around the world. Kitesurfing uses a modified surfboard and a kite with an inflated tube. To create suction from the wind.
The sport is fun and easy to learn but requires a certain level of training from a qualified kitesurfing school to stay safe and pick up the skills faster.
What Are The Best Kitesurfing Spots in Thailand?
Kitesurfing originally became popular on the island of Phuket in Thailand and gradually spread to other parts of the country. Today, you can participate in this water sport at several beaches and islands in Thailand, including Koh Pha Ngan, Krabi, Chumphon, Koh Samui, and Koh Chang.
Phuket
The best months for kitesurfing in Phuket are June-August and December-February. They offer clear skies, calm seas, little rain, and a wind speed of 12 to 18 knots and present the perfect conditions for kite surfing. Phuket Town is an ideal destination for kite surfers as it has the most extended wind period in Thailand with strong winds, which are smooth and enable exciting journeys. In addition, it has something to offer for both beginners and experienced kitesurfers. For beginners, the shallow waters and calm winds that Phuket’s southeastern beaches offer are suitable spots for kitesurfing.
These include Nai Yang Beach, Rawai Beach, Friendship Beach in Chalong Bay and Layan Bay. For experienced kitesurfers, there is a variety of spots to choose from in addition to the areas mentioned above, such as B. Hua Thanon, Koh Lon Island, and Nathan.
Koh Phangan
The small island of Koh Phangan in the Gulf of Thailand is a regular kitesurfing spot where some of the best kitesurfers come to practice all year round. The island offers several kitesurfing spots depending on the season and wind direction. The island provides a flat water surface and warm sea, making it an idyllic setting for kite surfing. The wind blows reasonably regularly in this area, but its consistency varies throughout the year, affecting the experience. The best months for kitesurfing in Koh Phangnan are July-August and December-March.
For beginners, Ban Tai Beach offers flat water and a sandy bottom, making it one of the easiest and safest areas to learn the art of kitesurfing. Other locations include Wok Tum (West Coast) and Fisherman Village Chaloklum (North Coast).
Pak Nam Pran
Pak Nam Pran is half an hour from Hua Hin on the coast and is one of Asia’s best kite surfing spots. Pak Nam Pran’s kitesurfing beach is wide, open, and sandy on the edge of a sleepy fishing village. Not only is it the home of 7-time Asian kitesurfing champion Narapichit Pudla, but also the preferred destination for hosting numerous international kitesurfing competitions. The best months for kitesurfing in Pak Nam Pran are from October to May, when flat water offers ideal conditions and gaps.
Chumphon
Chumphon is the gateway to the southern region of Thailand. Away from the tourist hustle and bustle and slightly off the beaten path, Chumphon is an ideal spot if you want to learn kitesurfing or biking in Thailand. Thung Wua Lean Beach is the central spot for kite surfing and offers a 3 km long sandy beach. From mid-October to mid-January, it receives NE winds better than anywhere else in Thailand. The lagoon provides perfect conditions for kitesurfing for beginners, with miles of water and a flat section.
Rayong
Rayong offers a peaceful retreat, a laid-back alternative to Pattaya’s glitz. It is also home to one of the world’s first Olympic kiteboarders, Nichanan Rodthong. The best months for kitesurfing in Rayong are from May to September. The region gets winds from the Indian monsoons, making Laem Son, a south-facing beach, the central spot for kitesurfing in Thailand in summer.
