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Koh Phangan - Thong Sala Beach kitesurf and wingfoil spot
Thailand · Surat Thani
Overview
Thong Sala is the main pier town on Koh Phangan's south coast. The beach area near Thong Sala offers shallow flat water protected by a reef, similar to nearby Ban Tai. The lagoon creates a safe, flat-water environment ideal for beginners and foiling. Several kite schools operate from this area.
Spot forecast for Koh Phangan - Thong Sala Beach
Sunrise 06:08 · Sunset 18:01
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 2.1 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 1.3 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 1.2 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.1 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.9 m Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 1 m
- Saturday 24 October Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 0.9 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 0.8 m
Koh Phangan - Thong Sala Beach: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
286h
in January · 26.5 rideable days
The season runs from November to April, peaking in January: 23 rideable days a month and 286 hours of usable wind, at 29 °C. The low point is July, at 0 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 88% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is November, at 28 °C. The wettest month is October, with 303 mm.
Monthly averages: Koh Phangan - Thong Sala Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.5 | 286 h | 29 °C | 49 mm |
| February | 21.5 | 259 h | 29 °C | 73 mm |
| March | 24.0 | 278 h | 31 °C | 38 mm |
| April | 20.5 | 169 h | 31 °C | 62 mm |
| May | 9.5 | 65 h | 31 °C | 159 mm |
| June | 1.0 | 4 h | 30 °C | 97 mm |
| July | 0.0 | 0 h | 30 °C | 149 mm |
| August | 0.5 | 2 h | 30 °C | 170 mm |
| September | 1.0 | 4 h | 30 °C | 145 mm |
| October | 9.0 | 60 h | 29 °C | 303 mm |
| November | 18.0 | 198 h | 28 °C | 286 mm |
| December | 26.0 | 293 h | 28 °C | 228 mm |
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Technical details of Koh Phangan - Thong Sala Beach spot
The spot works with winds from NE, ENE, E.
Depending on conditions: N, NNE, ESE, SE, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Beginner
On the water
Shallow flat-water lagoon protected by reef. Waist-deep water for hundreds of meters. Excellent for beginners and foiling.
Wind specificities
NE monsoon (Jan-Apr) 9-20 knots. Secondary SW monsoon (Jun-Sep). Protected by reef creating smooth wind flow.
Hazards
Shallow reef at low tide. Coral heads in the lagoon. Ferry and boat traffic near the pier.
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