If you have a kite, then there is wind for kitesurfing in Thailand - that’s a fact!

To confirm this, competitions such as the PKRA World Cup stage and the KTA Asian Cup stage were held here. There are also local kiteboarding competitions held annually, which are actively supported by the Thai government.

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In this article we will tell you where, how and when it blows in the “land of smiles”.

West Coast Gulf of Thailand:

Where to go kite riding in Thailand:

Pak Nam Pran (Pranburi)

Favorite place of the famous KTA event (kite tour Asia). The place where world famous kitesurfing celebrities gather in March to compete in technical skills and height of jumps. In order to conduct qualifying races in the slalom discipline for young people throughout Azzi and Oceania for the future Olympic Games.

Spacious free beach, good wind, flat water, beauty

Som Roy Yot (Dolphin Bay)

Very flat water, low wind, beauty

Hua Hin, Cha Am

Hua Hin Beach - kite spot, overloaded

Chumphon, Prachuap Khirikan

Peculiarities: From November to January the wind blows in a northerly direction, driving up the waves. This is a strong wind, the average speed of which is 10 m/s. From February to May the south wind blows. Average speed – 7 m/s. This wind direction is accompanied by high tides and flat water. But, it should be noted that this direction does not work at all spots, for example, in Chumkhon the south wind does not blow.

So, let's go in order:

Kitesurfing in Pak Nam Pran, Thailand

There are several windy places in Thailand where you can really kitesurf in comfortable conditions.

Pak Nam Pran is best for kiting and learning to kite. There are spacious and clean beaches, restaurants on the shore, a steady wind, a reversible wake winch and a multilingual kite school that issues international certificates IKO and JollyKite.

The wind blows south in Pak Nam Pran

• Season: November-January, February – mid-May (inclusive)
• Best months for riding: December, March
• 9-10 m/s (from 6 to 15 m/s)
• Average wind speed in South: 7-8 m/s (from 5 to 14 m/s)
• Wave to the North: 1.5 meters
• Wave to the South: 0.1 meter (flat water)
• Depth to North:
• Depth to South:
• Bottom: sand
• Beach length: 5 km
• Beach width: to the South – 50 meters, to the North – 20 meters
• Traffic on the water: 1 out of 10 points
• Beach load: 1 out of 10 points (there are no package tourists in the village, no fishing boats or anything else that could interfere with kitesurfing)
• Hazards in the water:
• Shore: sand

There are other spots with similar conditions on the West Coast of the Gulf of Thailand.

Kitesurfing in Hua Hin, Thailand

Hua Hin is located 30 km from Pak Nam Pran, so the conditions for kiting are similar.

But unlike Pak Nam Pran, Hua Hin is big tourist town, and in connection with this, the beaches here are crowded with vacationers and various entertainment for beach holiday. Water scooters, horseback riding on the beach, water attractions, all this interferes with kitesurfing.

The beach itself in Hua Hin is wide, there are many kite stations and schools, but the wind on the city beach is as good as in Pak Nam Pran.

Cons of Hua Hin for experienced kiters and beginners

For skiers and beginner kiters, traffic on the water will be a serious problem - there are a lot of kites, water scooters, and swimming beachgoers. And on the shore there are crowds of people walking, tourists galloping on horses and sun loungers and sun umbrellas standing in 5 rows.

Horses are very cute animals, but they are unclean, and they go to the “toilet” right on the beach. So I think horses are the main problem. =)

In the Northern direction, the entire Western coast of the Gulf of Thailand is attacked by a breaking wave, which exhausts students faster than in the South wind. The water comes much closer and the beach - the area for launching and landing kites is reduced because of this.

• Season: November - January, February - April (inclusive)
• Best months for riding: December, March
• Average wind speed in North: 9-10 m/s (from 6 to 15 m/s)
• Average wind speed in South: 7-8 m/s (from 5 to 14 m/s)
• Wave to the North: 1.5 meters
• Wave to the South: 0.3 meter (flat water, shallow chop)
• Depth to North: depth starts 10 meters from the beach
• Depth to South: depth starts 100 meters from the beach
• Bottom: sand
• Beach length: 6 km
• Traffic on the water: 7 out of 10 points (quite busy)
• Beach load: 9 out of 10 points (the beach is very busy)
• Hazards in the water: jellyfish (in the coastal waters of all Asia you can easily find jellyfish. They are found in Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, China, etc. Therefore, when you go on vacation to these countries, keep in mind that it is safer to swim in leggings and lycra).
• Shore: sand

Som Roy Yot (Dolphin Bay)

A wonderful kitesurfing beach in a small European village. It is located 20 km south of Pak Nam Pran. North wind it doesn’t work here, the southern direction works much worse than in Pak Nam Pran and Hua Hin. But from mid-January to mid-February, when there is practically no wind along the entire West Coast, there are heavenly conditions for kiting. Perfectly flat water, kilometer-long shallow water and onshore wind. In addition to all of the above, it is very beautiful here: wild and green islands that grow out of the sea, deserted beaches, palm groves with an abundance of coconuts.

• Season: from mid-January to mid-February
• Average wind speed: 7 m/s
• Wave to the South: 0 meters. Perfect surface
• Depth: knee-deep for a kilometer
• Bottom: sand, shells
• Beach length: 3 km
• Traffic on the water: 0 out of 10 points
• Beach load: 0 out of 10 points (there are no package tourists in the village, no fishing boats or anything else that could interfere with kitesurfing)
• Hazards in the water: jellyfish, sharp shells
• Shore: sand

Chumkhon

For lovers of surfing and sailing. The North wind blows up a fairly large and smooth wave, so everyone who prefers to ride directional boards is welcome to this hospitable town. The south wind does not blow here due to the terrain.

• Season: November-January
• Best months for riding: December
• Average wind speed in North: 10 m/s
• Wave to the North: 2-3 meters
• Depth to North: depth starts immediately
• Bottom: sand
• Beach length: 4 km
• Traffic on the water: 6 out of 10 points
• Beach load: 5 out of 10 points
• Hazards in the water: jellyfish
• Shore: sand

Kitesurfing in Thailand on the islands of Koh Phangan (Phangan), Koh Samui

Wind also appears seasonally on the islands of Koh Phangan and Koh Samui. There is much less wind there than on the Western coast of the Gulf of Thailand. This is due to the abundance of mountains that interfere with the wind, as well as the lack of suitable places to launch a kite and a corresponding lack of places to ride in most windy directions. There are kitesurfing schools there too, but without wind it’s not very easy to learn, since it’s energy-consuming for a beginner to fly and relaunch a 17-18 meter kite from the water.

• Season: December - March
• Best months for riding: February March
• Average wind speed: 7 m/s (from 5 to 9 m/s)
• Wave: flat water
• Depth under North wind direction: depth starts immediately
• Depth to South: at low tide the depth begins 200 meters from the beach, at high tide - immediately
• Bottom: sand
• Beach length:
• 3 km at South direction wind
• 20 meters with a North wind direction (yes, there is almost no beach!)
• Beach width: 3 meters
• Traffic on the water: 5 out of 10 points
• Beach load: 5 out of 10 points
• Hazards in the water: cone clam
• Shore: sand

In summer, from July to September, it blows on the island of Phuket

Phuket is rich in deserted beaches, perfect for kitesurfing, but wind is rather rare on the island. It is possible to learn, but if you are short on time, most likely you will get on the board next time. In winter there is practically no wind here. The wind begins to appear in March and blows until September

• Season: March-September
• Best months for riding: June
• Average wind speed: 6 m/s (from 3 to 9 m/s)
• Wave: 0.1 meter (flat water)
• Depth: depth starts 200 meters from the beach
• Bottom: sand, sharp rocks in places
• Beach length: 3 km
• Beach width: very narrow
• Traffic on the water: 5 out of 10 points
• Beach load: 5 out of 10 points
• Hazards in the water: jellyfish, stones, shells
• Shore: sand, grass

Kitesurfing in Pattaya

No matter what your friends or internet scribblers tell you, believe me, you can kitesurf in Pattaya. It blows in winter with varying degrees of success, but still.

• Season: December - April
• Best months for riding: March
• Average wind speed: 6 m/s (from 5 to 7 m/s)
• Wave: 0.5 meters (chop)
• Depth: depth starts 50 meters from the beach
• Bottom: sand
• Beach length: 5 km
• Beach width: very narrow
• Traffic on the water: 4 out of 10 points
• Beach load: 4 out of 10 points
• Hazards in the water: jellyfish
• Shore: sand

Come to our kite school JollyKite in Pak Nam Pran to ride a kite or learn and see for yourself that there is kitesurfing in Thailand!

Surfing in Thailand, a country washed by warm tropical seas and having a very long coastline, is a very popular beach activity. And not only among tourists, but also among the indigenous population. The popularity of surfing is fueled by the fact that best season for practicing this sport is a period lasting from April to October. High waves, frequent, albeit short-lived downpours scare away all lovers of leisurely relaxation, which is why at this time of year there is a significant decline in tourists in Thailand. Prices for accommodation, food and entertainment are reduced by almost half.

The surfing season in Thailand is also interesting because all the recognized surfing gurus come to the country. water sports, since it is a kind of shift change, when in other parts of the world wave riding on boards stops due to weather conditions. Surfing masters actively share their experience with everyone who wants to master this sport. They open schools, give master classes to tourists and local residents. Therefore, it can be ignored that the surfing infrastructure in Thailand is in its infancy. All possible inconveniences are more than compensated for by the quality of training. Moreover, they are actively solving the problems of developing the coastline.

Surf school in Thailand is in almost everyone resort town. There are three surfing zones in the country in which this sport is regulated - approximately equal prices, safety and comfort are ensured. But wave riding on boards is most widespread on islands such as,. In the article we tried to place detailed review surf spots for lovers of this kind of extreme sports.

Phuket

received the greatest distribution and development. This is facilitated by the fact that in different parts of the island you can find optimal conditions suitable for the professional level of the athlete. The height of the waves reaches about three meters, and their length ranges from 50 to 150 meters. According to professional surfers, this is exactly what is required for both safe training and extreme surfing.

The good thing is that within the boundaries of one there can be several types of spots. Therefore, the most popular beaches are and, where the coastline is the longest.

According to professionals, it is worth going here in early May. This is a time when wind and rough seas occur almost every day, so in just a week you can get an adrenaline boost for a year and become addicted to surfing in Phuket for the rest of your life. In other months, the weather may change and there may be a lull with heavy rainfall.

Samui

will appeal to those who don't need it highest level extreme, since the very nature of this place is conducive to this. It is one of the calmest, and its sunsets are breathtakingly beautiful. Its banks are lined with villas and hotels; during the rainy season there are quite few tourists. The west coast of Samui is not suitable for beginner surfers, as it has the most coral reefs. During the February low tides they are even visible.

The most turbulent sea is formed at north coast, but is the most popular. It is sandy, and the beach break is best view spot for beginners. The coastline is seven kilometers long, so even with relative crowds you can find a free place. The spot belongs to the reef break category, the bottom there is rocky, and the high wave consistently rises in the same place, so it is more popular among advanced surfers. The best time to surf on Koh Samui is early March or September.

Pattaya

The waves on the northern coast of the Gulf of Thailand are not at all as high and steep as those on the Malacca Peninsula, but there are twenty surf schools in this city, and the assortment of sports shops is sure to have boards. focused on . There is also an opportunity to try kitesurfing. There are schools and a windsurf station in the area of ​​the Ambassador Hotel. Free water activities in Pattaya is better practice from November to May.

Rayong

This is a beginner's paradise. The waves are calm and low, falling is not scary or painful. In addition to this, it is surrounded by crystal clear sea. It’s quiet and calm here, you can be alone with the sea and ride a board without disturbing passing boats and swimming tourists (there are simply practically none of them here).

The abundance of soft waves generated by the free wind, as well as beautiful beaches and the prospect of learning are the factors that make surfing in Thailand popular with people of completely different levels of fitness. It is here, in addition to a typical Thai holiday, that you can become a professional in this sport!

Kiting is a water sport that involves riding the waves on a board using a controlled kite. The movement of the kite is controlled by lines attached to it. The larger the kite, the more varied shapes and jumps you can perform on the water, and the higher the speed of movement.

The most suitable season for kiting is from April to September, although this sport can be practiced if desired all year round. Best conditions for such activities there are Nai Yang, Rawai and Layan beaches, since there are practically no high waves on them, but a constant moderate wind blows. The shallow Rawai beach is optimal for beginners.

Where to contact

Thailand Kiteboarding School

Official website of the school: kiteschoolphuket.com

K.B.A.

Official website of the school: www.kiteboardingasia.com

KiteZone

Official website of the school: www.kitesurfthailand.com

North Kiteboarding Club

Official website of the school: www.northkiteboardingclub.com

Studying programs

Training in schools is conducted by instructors with IKO (International Kitesurfing Organization) qualifications. The first step for beginners allows you to gain basic skills, learn safety rules, terminology, assessment of the wind, its direction and strength, the concept of the wind window and its zones. Students also gain skills in controlling a 2- and 4-line kite. For such classes, the group consists of 2 students, the duration of the classes is 3 hours, the approximate cost is 3,500 baht per person.

Upon completion of the first course, students receive IKO cards. After completing the second course and receiving the second IKO level, the athlete receives the appropriate certificate and the right to rent equipment and equipment at any IKO center.

The courses for beginners, which correspond to IKO levels 1 and 2, require 10 hours, the course lasts 3 days. The result of such courses will be the ability to independently control the kite and ride in a straight line. The cost of such a course is 11,000 baht per person, in a group of no more than 2 students.

Level 3 IKO can be obtained by completing an advanced kiting course - this is an individual three-hour lesson with a trainer, the result of which will be the ability to move a kite against the wind, turns, etc. If desired, you can take a certain number of hours of work with an instructor. Each hour of work with an instructor will cost 1,500 baht.

Kitesurfing in Thailand is quite developed. Although there is an opinion that on the beaches of this country they only sunbathe and have fun. May-October is the rainy season with heavy or short-term precipitation. The optimal time with excellent wind is in November-April.

The best places for kiters and windsurfers on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand. The place is 500 km from Bangkok.

Kitesurfing in Thailand - the best places

There are several worth noting good places, which are suitable for beginners and kite riding enthusiasts. Main kitesurfing spots in Thailand:

1. Cha Am and Hua Hin are located on the shores of the Gulf of Thailand. It's just a three hour drive from Bangkok. To get there, you should take a taxi or use public transport. You can rent a car at the airport by telling where you need to go. The place is best suited for beginner athletes and professional kiteboarding and windsurfing specialists. There are a lot of tourists and vacationers on the beach compared to skiers. The beach is sandy without stones. It is better to visit this place during the period March-May. (Photo)
2. Cha Am is the best option for lovers of peace. The five-kilometer sandy beach is usually not crowded. February-April is the time of wind for 10-16 domes, so this period is excellent for training. In addition, the shallow depth allows for safe training. November-January is a calmer period, there is no strong wind, but despite this, there are quite big waves. Near the beach there is a school and a station. (Photo)
3. Pranburi is suitable for windsurfing and kitesurfing regardless of skill level. As a rule, there are not many people on the sandy beach. Strong winds occur in the period January-March; they begin to blow more from midday and towards night. In the evenings, a huge number of parties are held in this place, so you won’t get bored when there is no wind. (Photo)
4. Ko Samui is a wilder island, located in the Gulf of Thailand. You can get here by plane or save money and take the bus. The southeast coast is mostly quiet, without many tourists. But there is a local school. Excellent deserted place for kiters. Local spots are more suitable for experienced athletes due to the large reef, which is quite dangerous for beginners. The best period to visit this place is from January, since November and December are the rainy seasons. (Photo)
5. Chumphon is a popular kitesurfing spot in Thailand. You can get to the place without problems from almost any city. The sandy spot is suitable for experienced riders. Here the winds are not very strong for kites of 10-14 m, sometimes even less - 10 m. It is better to come here in November and December. You can ride in the morning and at noon. In the evening, the winds subside, and it is worth enjoying the quiet life of the town of Chumphon.

Kitesurfing in Phuket for beginners and professionals

Many athletes have heard about Phuket's white sand beaches. There are excellent places for kiting with a wide wind zone in a variety of directions (depending on the season).

The island will delight not only lovers of a fun, eventful holiday with its rich life, but also kite lovers. Kitesurfing in Phuket is suitable for vacationers with families and children who are not into kitesurfing. They will definitely find something to do during their vacation. A trip to the island can be combined with visits to other interesting places – Hua Hina(large size kite mecca) or Koh Samui.

Kitesurfing in Phuket has the following characteristics:

• the wind is directed in different directions;
• the spot is suitable even for beginner riders;
• sandy, shallow beach without large boulders or reefs;
• The long length of the beach requires driving in different directions.

Here a large number of and other entertainment. Patong and Karon beaches are lively nightlife Asia. In addition to kitesurfing, you can do surfing, sailing, canoeing and even elephant trekking. Also worth trying are mountain biking, go-karting, bungee, and Thai boxing. Phuket is the perfect combination of extreme and relaxing holidays.

You can't leave the country without appreciating national cuisine. Phuket boasts a large number of restaurants, in this regard it is the best in all of Thailand.

During the day, tourists will have a great time riding, and in the evening you can visit a colorful show, performance or an interesting establishment with live music.

Kitesurfing in Thailand is very developed, contrary to many opinions that you can only lie on the beach and have fun. From May to October it is either very rainy or there are short periods of rain. On average, the season of good wind is considered to be from November to April, with only slight differences at different points.

The main infrastructure for kiting and windsurfing in Thailand is in East Coast Gulf of Thailand. About 500 km of road from Bangkok along any route you like, taking into account the amount of money and time spent on the road - and you are there.

Cha Am and Hua Hin

A place on the shore of the Gulf of Thailand, opposite the shore of Pattaya. It is located a three hour drive from the capital Bangkok on the Phuket side. You can get there by taxi, bus or train. However, a taxi can be found right at the airport, calling Hua Hin. The cost should be around 2000 baht.

The spot is suitable for both beginners and experienced surfers, kite surfers and windsurfers.

Hua Hin is mainly a kite locality; there are few skiers here, which cannot be said about tourists and vacationers. An alternative name for the spot is Kiteboarding Asia (the abbreviation KBA will take you to the required spot). The beach itself is sandy, there are no stones. Rainy and calm from May to November. From March to May comes the most best time for the trip.

If Hua Hin is more of a resort with a concentration of restaurants, bars and shops, then Cha Am is often chosen by lovers of tranquility. There is 5 km of beach and very few people. From mid-February to the end of April there is always a wind blowing at size 10-16 domes, this place is ideal for training during this period. From November to January, the wind becomes less strong, but more stable, especially in the mornings. During this season, there can be quite large waves, despite the relative calm of the bay.

Skating and training are carried out on the main beach of the city of Cha Am, the school and station are located north of it. There are many options for accommodation. The nature in these places is very beautiful, the beach is sandy, and the depth is waist-deep: very comfortable conditions for beginners, without the risk of injury.

Pranburi

This is a very good place for both windsurfers and kiters, of any level of training. The bottom is made of sand, the winds are not very strong and occur only from January to March. But there are not very many people. The spot is located on the coast of the town of Pran Buri, south along the coast from the above-mentioned Cha Am and not far from Hua Hin. It blows here, as a rule, in the afternoon and evening. As night approaches, it's time for parties, of which there are a great many here. The developed infrastructure will definitely not let you get bored if there is no wind.

Koh Samui

This island in the Gulf of Thailand, which is still trying to preserve the paradise of unspoiled Thailand, offers many ways to get there. This can be done by plane from Bangkok, flights are daily, several times a day. There is also air service between the island and the islands of Singapore and Krabi, as well as the cities of Pattaya and Bangkok.

For those who want to save money and spend 800 baht on their trip from Bangkok to the island, there is the opportunity to skip additional flights and take a train or bus.

The train comes either from Bangkok or from Malaysia; you must leave from the main station of the capital. It is better to buy tickets of class A or B, since class C is absolutely “Thai”. You need to buy a ticket to the Surat Thani station, then you can transfer to the ferry, which is in the neighboring town of DonSak, from its port ferries depart to all nearby islands.

If you choose a bus, it leaves either from Khao San Road - a famous street in Bangkok - or from the Southern Bus Station, daily at 6 pm. If you buy bus tickets from local travel agencies scattered near the station, then buy a “package” right away, that is, a ticket for the bus and ferry to Koh Samui. It will be even cheaper and much more convenient, everything will be booked for you, you just need to show your passport. Keep in mind that if you leave Bangkok at 6 pm, you will only be at the ferry in the morning.

It’s better to go skiing to the southeast coast, where it’s deserted and free of resorts and tourists. There is also a local school, the infrastructure is well established.

When the wind starts to blow, this lagoon is ideal both for students and for lovers of an excellent wind wave that rises 700 meters from the shore, above the reef. This reef, in turn, protects the lagoon from strong winds and the surface of the water remains mirror-like. There is also a sandy bottom, an average speed wind of sizes 10-12 and smooth water.

This spot is popular only among kiters; no one does windsurfing here. This place is located within the boundaries of Samui Orchid Resort. There are always few people here, there are practically no tourists, an excellent deserted place on the outskirts. There are also spots for skiing in the area, but more for experienced kiters - the reef there is large and quite dangerous for beginners.

It is better to come here from January, since in November and December it is rainy on the island, despite the fact that 200 km to the north, in the Chumphon area, it is dry, sunny and cool at this time.

Chumphon

Chumphon is one of the most popular places in Thailand for both kitesurfing and windsurfing. This one is located popular resort on the coast between the above-mentioned cities of Cha Am and Hua Hin in the north and Surat Thani in the south. A local airport should now be opening there, however, the distance is not that great, so there are several options not to make an additional flight.

You can speed up your trip as much as possible by taking a plane to the town of Surat Thani, which will take about 30 minutes. They leave there every hour minibuses to Chumphon, you will have to travel 2-3 hours back to the north.

It is worth noting the excellent bus and train connections between cities and resort points of the country. You can get to Chumphon without any problems or difficulty in either one or the other, regardless of where exactly in Thailand you are located. this moment. It takes about seven and a half hours to get from the capital.

If you are interested in a bus from Bangkok, then you need to buy a ticket for it and get on at Southern Bus Station. The bus leaves every day at 9 and 11 am, then at 2 pm and in the evening at 21.30 (Choke Anan company). From the popular Bangkok street Khao San Road, there are also many buses from various bus carriers: Songserm, Lomprayah, Sea Tran. Any of them will take you to Chumphon relatively quickly, inexpensively and conveniently. The port of this city is an ideal starting point for those traveling further, with ferries and speedboats departing from there to and from the islands: Koh Samui, Koh Tao, Koh Phang Ngan.

When planning a trip, it is worth considering the fact that traveling around this country by ferry or boat is much more pleasant, and Chumphon is the closest point of departure for transport to the islands to the capital of the country. But if you have a flight booked from Bangkok to Surat Thani, then, of course, there is no point in going back to Chumphon and then taking a ferry or boat. It is much more convenient to travel a short distance from the city of Surat Thani to the port in the town of Don Sak. From its ferry terminal there are stable and always scheduled flights to all the nearest islands. When you get to Chumphon, tell any taxi driver or driver the name TUNG WAI LAEN, and they will definitely understand you.

Chumphon is a sandy spot for confident riders. The winds blow there are of medium strength, for kites of sizes 10-14, sometimes you may need kites smaller than 10 meters. This spot is best suited for skiing in November and December - it rains south of this place, but here it is quite sunny, dry and cool. As a rule, it blows in the morning and afternoon, and in the evening you can successfully enjoy resort life and the light, uncongested atmosphere of the city of Chumphon.

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