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Koh
Phangan

Perfect lagoon for learning! Shallow flat water, 4 spots, two wind seasons. The island where most riders start their journey.

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Koh Phangan · Gulf of Thailand

Riding Spots on the Island

Four spots, four characters. Here is what each spot offers and which season to visit.

Main Beach · GPS 9.9320, 100.0647

Thong Sala

Main school spot · SE & SW seasons · 5 min from pier

⭐ School HQ

0.5–2m

Depth (lagoon)

100m+

Sandy bottom

SE/SW

Best wind dir.

Jan–Oct

SE & SW seasons

+Protected lagoon — flat water in SE season, choppier in SW
+Sandy bottom — safe for falls at all depths
+5 min walk from ferry pier — most accessible spot on the island
+All lessons and courses held here · mid-Jan–Oct season
+Gulf of Thailand tides: 0.4–0.8 m range — no tidal hazard for riders

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North Shore · 25km from Thong Sala

Chaloklum

North shore · N/NE wind Dec–Jan · advanced only

Advanced

1–2m

Depth (riding)

Bay

Sheltered north bay

NE/NW

Best wind dir.

Dec–Jan

NE season best

+NE/NW cross-shore wind — best Dec–Jan
+Picturesque fishing village backdrop
+Uncrowded — true local free-riding feel
+Medium chop adds challenge — recommended for advanced riders only

Scooter recommended · 25 min from Thong Sala

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South-East Tip · 40km from Thong Sala

Haad Rin

On-shore wind · big waves · deep water · competitions

Pro riders only · no lessons

3–8m

Depth (riding)

Waves

Water type

E/NE

Best wind dir.

Dec–Jan

East wind season

+On-shore wind and big waves — the island's spot for expert riders
+Deep water — no standing depth, strong rider skills required
+Kitesurfing competitions are usually held here
!No lessons at Haad Rin — Kite Club teaches at Thong Sala

By scooter · 40–45 min from Thong Sala

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West Coast · 15km from Thong Sala

Hin Kong

West wind · shallow · flat water · freestyle

Advanced

0.5–2m

Depth (shallow)

Flat

Water type

SW/W

Best wind dir.

Jun–Oct

Best window

+Very flat, glassy water — perfect for freestyle and foiling
+Zero crowds — secluded west coast sunset beach
+SW wind fires Jun–Oct; low-tide flat water ideal for freestyle
!Not the main school spot — check conditions before going

By scooter · 15 min from Thong Sala

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Quick Reference

Which Spot Works Today?

Check the wind direction first — it determines everything on this island.

Feb–Apr · Peak

→ Thong Sala

Side-onshore SE. Flat-water lagoon. All skill levels. Our school.

Jun–Oct · SW Season

→ Thong Sala

Works in SW. Choppier than in SE season, but still rideable. All levels.

→ Hin Kong

Low-tide only. Experienced riders only — check conditions first.

NE/NW

Dec–Jan · NE Season

→ Chaloklum

North shore. NE/NW cross-shore. Best NE spot on the island. Advanced only.

Note: 25 min by scooter. Check forecast before the trip.

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Check before you go

Live forecast: Windy.com — Koh Phangan · Windguru · Full season guide →

How to Get Here

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From Bangkok

Fly Bangkok → Koh Samui (1h) or Bangkok → Surat Thani (1h), then ferry to Koh Phangan (30–60 min). Fastest route: Bangkok–Samui–ferry pier, total ~3h.

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From Koh Samui

Lomprayah or Seatran ferry from Nathon Pier, Koh Samui → Thong Sala Pier, Koh Phangan. Journey time: 30–45 min. Multiple daily sailings. Our school is 5 min walk from the pier.

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From the Pier

Kite Club is 5 minutes on foot from Thong Sala pier. Walk south along the beach road past the market — look for our sign on the beachfront. GPS: 9.9320, 100.0647.

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