10 Best Surf Spots In Thailand

1. Surin Beach, Phuket

Surin Beach in Phuket is known for its pristine white sand, the stunning beach resorts that are built along the shore of the beach and the calm and clear waters. If you’re looking for that perfect beach to try your hand at surfing, or you just want some calm waters to get back into the surfing groove, Surin Beach is the best beach for you. Beware of the rocks located in the middle of the beach, though on most days, these rocks are visible. Also, the waves can be very rough and high during high tide, so beginners should avoid surfing during the high tide.

Surin Beach, Phuket

Address: Surin Beach, Choeng Thale, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand

2. Kata Beach, Phuket

Kata Beach in Phuket is a very popular spot among surfers. Type Kata Beach on Google and you will only see pictures of people surfing - that’s how much surfers love this spot. Basically, this beach has the most wave-riding action. The low tide and mid-tide waves here are ideal for surfing, making it a favourite among the surfer community. Plus, this beach is never overcrowded, which is definitely an added advantage. If you’re looking to learn, you can always rent a board and sign up for a few classes at some of the shacks on the beach.

Kata Beach, Phuket

Address: Karon, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83100, Thailand

3. Klong Dao Beach, Koh Lanta

Klong Dao Beach in Koh Lanta is a very consistent beach for surfing as you can go any time of the year. This beach is usually never crowded, which makes it an ideal spot for surfers. With left and right waves, this beach is perfect for beginners and professionals alike. Plus, there are plenty of five-star properties along the beach shore, so you can easily stay at one of these properties and spend all day surfing without wasting any time commuting.

Klong Dao Beach, Koh Lanta

Address: Klong Dao Beach, Ko Lanta District, Krabi, Thailand

4. Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui

Chaweng Beach in Koh Samui, is without a doubt, one of the best beaches on the island. With gorgeous white sand, an endless expanse and turquoise blue water, this beach is as picturesque as it gets. This beach is the best during the mid and high tides, as the water is too shallow during low tide. With various shops around the beach for board rentals, this beach is perfect for beginners and professionals alike. Considering this is a very popular beach in the area, it tends to get a little crowded during the day. P.S. you can even try your hand at windsurfing here.

Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui

Address: Chaweng Beach, Surat Thani, Thailand

5. Ko Phayam, Ranong

Ko Phayam in Ranong is a separate island in Thailand. This small and undiscovered island is so stunning that you won’t even mind putting your surfboard down for a few hours just to enjoy the view. With soft waves and a gentle tide, this beach is the best places for people who are interested in learning how to surf. There are quite a few shops around for you to rent a board, and you can even sign up for surfing lessons. There are a few resorts on this island where you can stay, which makes commuting to the beach very convenient.

Ko Phayam, Ranong

Address: Ko Phayam, Ranong, Thailand

6. Pansea Beach, Phuket

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Pansea Beach is a very popular public beach in Thailand. However, this beach is so well kept. It is so clean and way less crowded that makes it look like a private beach. While the beach is not too long, it is very popular among the surfing community because of its decent swell range. The best time to surf here is during the low tide or the mid tide, as the waves can be a little too rough during the high tide.

Pansea Beach, Phuket

Address: Soi Hat Surin 8, Choeng Thale, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand

7. Pa Tong, Phuket

Pa Tong in Phuket is basically a popular area for beach resorts. With endless cafes along the beach, gorgeous white sand and hues of blue and green in the water, this beach is absolutely beautiful. This beach is a little rocky, so you need to be very careful. The best place to surf at Pa Tong is near the north end, because the waves here are quite fast and pretty good. This is a great beach for surfing, for beginners as well as professionals. You can even get surf lessons at Pa Tong, if you’re interested in trying your hand at surfing.

Pa Tong, Phuket

Address: Pa Tong, Kathu District, Phuket, Thailand

8. Ko Kradan, Trang

Ko Kradan is a little island in Southern Thailand in the Trang province. With white sand beaches, transparent and clear waters, coral reefs that can be seen through the water and calm tides, this is one of the most gorgeous islands in all of Thailand. Ko Kradan is one of the best spots for surfing in Thailand for two reasons - one, this beach is never too crowded, and two, this beach has the big waves that make it ideal for surfing. Also, with such clear waters and such a beautiful view, who won’t love to surf at Ko Kradan?

Ko Kradan

Address: Ko Kradan, Ko Libong, Kantang District, Trang, Thailand

9. Nai Harn Beach

Nai Harn Beach is a very pristine beach. Nestled between islands and hills, this beach is truly one of a kind. You must keep in mind that this beach is an exposed beach, which makes the surf a little inconsistent. There are a few rocks and rips, too, which makes this beach ideal for professionals, but not for people who are looking to learn. Other than that, this beach is ideal for surfing during low tide, mid tide and high tide and the best time to go surfing here is between May and October.

Nai Harn Beach

Address: Nai Harn Beach, Rawai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket, Thailand

10. Bang Tao Beach, Phuket

Bang Tao Beach in Phuket is known for its luxurious beach resorts and ocean-facing villas. This beach is pretty long, which means it will never feel overcrowded. This is one of the biggest beaches in Thailand, so you definitely have to surf here if you’re visiting Thailand for the first time. Bang Tao Beach is a great place for first-timers and learners who want to try their hand at surfing, and it is equally good for people who want to improve their surfing skills, because of its calm waves. PS. this beach is also very popular for windsurfing.

Bang Tao Beach, Phuket

Address: Bang Tao Beach, Phuket 83110, Thailand

Which spot are you heading to first?

Whether you want to try your hand at surfing, whether you want to improve your surfing skills or maybe you’re a professional surfer who is looking to test the waters, Thailand is the ideal surfing spot for everyone. Here’s hoping you manage to ride the waves at all of the best surfing spots in Thailand. P.S. all these beaches allow free entry and are open 24 hours.