Surfing In Phuket- Best Beaches To Ride The Waves

In Short

Surfing in Phuket is becoming a very popular sport. The west coast of Phuket is the best place in all of Thailand for surf aficionados on vacation during the low season.

What’s So Awesome About It

There are many areas on the coasts of Phuket where you can surf like Kalim, Kamala, Karon, Surin, Kata, and Nai Harn. Of these, Kata beach is renowned as the surfing capital of Phuket since it is known for its consistent waves. The blue-green waves here swell up to a good 6 feet. Thanks to the best waves in Phuket, you can easily rent a board and even receive surfing lessons. Apart from surfboards, you can also rent shortboards, longboards, funboards, boogie boards, skim boards, and even kayaks. Kata also hosts the Phuket Surfing Contest annually in mid-September. If you do end up visiting the beach on a day when the waves are flat, you can ride the artificial wave at Kata where you can balance yourself on the FlowRider for THB 800 (Rs 1800 or US$ 25.5) per hour.

What’s The Catch

The surfing scene in Thailand is only catching up now, so you may not find a very competitive vibe with a lot of professionals here. While beginners may thoroughly enjoy the experience, regular surfers and thrill seekers may find it too laid back. Moreover, the best times to surf don’t generally coincide with the tourist season, which is why you don’t generally see an influx of tourists riding the waves.

Things To Keep In Mind

The best time to surf in Phuket is from May to September as the wind and waves are most consistent and swell to about 4 feet on an average.

Where You Can Book It From

If you are looking to rent a surfboard or take surfing lessons in Kata, you can go to PhuketSurfing – Nautilus Dive & Surf. You can book a surf lesson on www.phuketsurfing.com or visit the location directly during its opening hours.

Pro Tip

Check the forecast on various surfing websites a couple of days prior to your surf.