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We always look forward to the start of the surfing season in Phuket, when visitors steadily increase as surfing grows more popular among locals and visitors. Surfing in Phuket happens mainly along the island’s west coast, where the swells are bigger and more powerful.
You can find mild and friendly waves from the Indian Ocean in Phuket, so the waters are calmer during the dry season. The monsoon season from April or May to September or October has the most favourable conditions for surfing as it creates bigger waves and stronger winds. Early mornings and evenings are usually the best time to go out and catch some waves, with the average waves about 1 metre high and reaching up to 3 metres.
Phuket has many surf spots surrounding the island and a surf community year-round, which gets more active during surfing season. From June to September, surfers come from all over Thailand and the region to participate in annual surfing events and competitions on some beaches.
In this article, we’ll highlight a breathtaking three-beach bay that offers great spots for surfing in Phuket for beginners and more advanced surfers:
The waves and swells in this area are ideal for surfing beginners. So, if you’re just learning the sport, this is an excellent place to start. You can begin gaining confidence to conquer bigger waves here.
Kata Beach is where surfing in Phuket began. It’s considered to have the best surfing spots in Phuket, with lots of sandbanks that create strong swells. You can find many surfing schools and rental places along the 1.5-kilometre stretch of white sand beach.
During surfing season, the waves here are usually medium-sized, making it a good place for beginners to learn and practise in Phuket. Meanwhile, the more advanced surfers can usually be found on the beach’s southern end, as the waves are bigger and stronger than on the northern end.
Just south of Kata Beach is Kata Noi, meaning “small Kata,” where you can find more powerful waves. More experienced surfers enjoy the point breaks along the headlands, making for thrilling rides. However, since the beach is smaller, there are limited spots to surf.
We’ve found that the beauty of Phuket is that you get to enjoy surfing and the fine accommodation and attractions nearby. Surfing enthusiasts looking for stylish and luxurious accommodation that is also affordable will fall in love with our Sugar Marina Hotels.
Our Sugar Marina Hotel – SURF offers the ultimate boutique hotel concept that appeals to surf lovers. With tastefully decorated rooms furnished for stylish comfort, SURF is conveniently accessible from Kata Beach, so guests can easily make the most out of the prime surf spots.
Sugar Marina Hotel – NAUTICAL is a stone’s throw away from Kata Beach. We conceptualised this hotel as a stylish and elegant take on maritime style, with retro-vintage touches in the rooms and throughout the hotel. Offering cosy yet luxurious rooms, it’s ideal for travellers searching for modern comforts at a great value.
Fashionistas will love Sugar Marina Hotel – FASHION near the beachfront of Kata Beach, which takes inspiration from the world’s top fashion brands with rooms designed for comfort and style. Our guests can enjoy the beach to the fullest and return to a haven of rest and relaxation in a fully furnished hotel suite with modern amenities.
Our art-inspired Sugar Marina Hotel – ART is a hotel near Karon Beach that features colourful and artistic details in its fully furnished modern rooms. It offers stylish comfort and convenience near popular beach attractions on Karon Beach, with family-friendly amenities and facilities like spacious family rooms and a kiddie playground.
We are proud to offer a chain of boutique hotels known for their modern and comfortable rooms, excellent facilities, and plentiful amenities in convenient locations. We want our guests to have a boutique hotel experience with stylish design and high-end service at reasonable rates. Book us for the next surfing season for a delightful stay in Phuket!
