Most people may not know that you can surf in Thailand. We might not be the world-class surfing destinations like Australia or Sri Lanka, but during the Monsoon season, from May to October, there is considerable wind that can be challenging enough for beginners.
The cost of learning to surf in Phuket and the Phang Nga areas starts at 800-1,200 THB/hour. We have listed the 6 best beaches in Phuket and Phang Nga along with schools, and surf bars where you can take a surfing class or rent a surfboard to ride the waves on your own.
1. Kata Beach
Kata is a popular place for people looking to surf in Phuket for both beginners and professionals. The size of the waves is medium, and rideable making this beach one of the only beaches with good waves almost every day. The more advanced surfers will gather at the south end where the waves are bigger. There are plenty of surf schools and surfboard rentals lining the Kata beach.
Despite being crowded at times due to its popularity, Kata Beach remains the mecca of surfing in Phuket.
Tel - (+66)92 069 3852
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Tel - (+66)95 895 3709
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Tel - (+66)61 250 5276
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Tel - (+66)95 509 2528
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Tel - (+66)87 272 4298
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2. Patong Beach
The most famous beach in Phuket where resorts, restaurants, entertainment and shops are packed in this area. The beach is also the ideal place for relaxation, beach activities and surfing.
Tel - (+66)89 973 2161
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Tel - (+66)83 107 0151
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3. Kalim Beach
Located north of Patong Beach, Kalim is a small beach where the professional surfer will enjoy most. Due to the high waves and rocky beach, it is more challenging compared to other beaches.
Tel - (+66)80 656 6201
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4. Bang Tao Beach
The 8 km. long, peaceful beach near Laguna is great for relaxation and surfing. This beach is less crowded compared to others and makes for a perfect hideout for those wanting some peace and quiet and to catch some waves. The waves range in size and can be up to 3 meters.
Bangtao Beach is perfect for beginner surfers as the waves are not too big and offer a safe environment for those looking to catch their first wave. Bangtao Beach is an underrated beach with powdery soft sand and turquoise water making surfing at Bangtai Beach an experience you can't pass up.
Talay Surf is a surf school on Bangtao Beach that offers surf lessons, SUP lessons, and tours. You also have the options of surf, and yoga retreats along with accommodations on-site for you to soak up all the surfing knowledge you need from friendly and fun instructors that we highly recommend checking out.
Tel - (+66)90 878 1893
Map: https://g.page/talaysurf?share
5. Nai Thon Beach
Another long beach near Phuket Airport where you can surfing and have a chance to see decending airplane nearby.
Tel - (+66)94 815 4121
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6. Khao Lak Beach
Now, let's move from Phuket to Phang Nga province. The ‘Memories Beach’ Khao Lak is famous among teenager for surfing and beach side bar and restaurant.
Tel - (+66)92 795 4951
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Tel - (+66)99 307 0202
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