Kho Pha Ngan / Thong Sala Beach, Thailand
Kho Pha Ngan / Thong Sala Beach, Thailand is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, ESE and SE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Kho Pha Ngan / Thong Sala Beach, Thailand !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Kho Pha Ngan / Thong Sala Beach, Thailand is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, ESE and SE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Kho Pha Ngan / Thong Sala Beach, Thailand !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
From Bangkok: by plane to Koh Samui and than by boat to KPGN. By bus to Suratthani (Dongsak) and than boat to KPGN (joined ticket for boat and bus available). An island about 15km from Koh Samui.
Nearest Airports
Distance
25km from spot
170km from spot
585km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Bangkok: by plane to Koh Samui and than by boat to KPGN. By bus to Suratthani (Dongsak) and than boat to KPGN (joined ticket for boat and bus available). An island about 15km from Koh Samui.
Nearest Airports
Distance
25km from spot
170km from spot
585km from spot
Best Schools in Koh Phangan
Riding Conditions in Kho Pha Ngan / Thong Sala Beach, Thailand
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Thailand is a tropical country with its typical high temperature all year round. 25-30°C in the cold season, 35-40+°C in the hot season and 30-35°C during the rainy season. Humidity is always high, even though it's easier to bear during the cold season during which the sun shines. The rainy season is characterized by scattered heavy showers now and then everyday, cloudy weather almost full time. Water temperature: 26+°C.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, ESE and SE .
There is Thermal and Trade wind at Kho Pha Ngan / Thong Sala Beach, Thailand.
Wind blowing from December to March. Side/sideonshore (E/SE), typically 15-20 knots, days with 25-30 knots possible. All the south coast of the island works from mid December to April and from June to September. In January, February and March, we get 16 knots average 8 days out of 10. April never sees any wind because this time of the year is the transition period between NE monsoon and SW monsoon.
Wind usually blows from E, ESE and SE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Kho Pha Ngan / Thong Sala Beach, Thailand are January, February, March, June, July, August, September and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Thailand is a tropical country with its typical high temperature all year round. 25-30°C in the cold season, 35-40+°C in the hot season and 30-35°C during the rainy season. Humidity is always high, even though it's easier to bear during the cold season during which the sun shines. The rainy season is characterized by scattered heavy showers now and then everyday, cloudy weather almost full time. Water temperature: 26+°C.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, ESE and SE .
There is Thermal and Trade wind at Kho Pha Ngan / Thong Sala Beach, Thailand.
Wind blowing from December to March. Side/sideonshore (E/SE), typically 15-20 knots, days with 25-30 knots possible. All the south coast of the island works from mid December to April and from June to September. In January, February and March, we get 16 knots average 8 days out of 10. April never sees any wind because this time of the year is the transition period between NE monsoon and SW monsoon.
Wind usually blows from E, ESE and SE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Kho Pha Ngan / Thong Sala Beach, Thailand are January, February, March, June, July, August, September and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Kho Pha Ngan / Thong Sala Beach, Thailand is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Narrow beaches, a lot of launching area. Shoes recommended due to shells.
The water is shallow (waist deep) inside the reef and has flat water, choppy outside the reef.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Kho Pha Ngan / Thong Sala Beach, Thailand is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Narrow beaches, a lot of launching area. Shoes recommended due to shells.
The water is shallow (waist deep) inside the reef and has flat water, choppy outside the reef.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats, Fisher Nets, Reefs, Rocks, Stones and Shells
.
Beach risks reported:
Shells,Trees
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats, Fisher Nets, Reefs, Rocks, Stones and Shells
.
Beach risks reported:
Shells,Trees
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Koh Phangan
Additional information
We don’t know if a parking is available at Kho Pha Ngan / Thong Sala Beach, Thailand.
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is Food available on the spot
Webcams around Kho Pha Ngan / Thong Sala Beach, Thailand
Webcams around Kho Pha Ngan / Thong Sala Beach, Thailand
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Koh Phangan
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Wind stats in Koh Phangan...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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Jan | 24 |
Feb | 32 |
Mar | 26 |
Apr | 15 |
May | 13 |
Jun | 19 |
Jul | 19 |
Aug | 23 |
Sep | 22 |
Oct | 16 |
Nov | 16 |
Dec | 21 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 7 kitesurf schools and 8 kitesurf spots in Koh Phangan.
Best months: January February March April August September December
Best months: January February March April August September December
Accomodation around the spot
Kho Pha Ngan / Thong Sala Beach, Thailand

















