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Koh Samui - Samui Orchid Kite Beach kitesurf and wingfoil spot

Thailand · Chang Wat Surat Thani

Spot currently openBeginner levelAltitude 5 m 9.43 | 100.02

Overview

Samui Orchid Kite Beach is a dedicated kite spot on the south coast of Koh Samui. The area features shallow water and a more relaxed atmosphere than the busy east coast beaches. A good option for beginners and intermediate riders with kite school support on site.

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Spot forecast for Koh Samui - Samui Orchid Kite Beach

Sunrise 06:08 · Sunset 18:01

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4.9 km from the spot.

6:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:00Tue 20Wed 21Thu 22Fri 23Sat 24 Now05:180.2 m16:421 m04:100.2 m17:380.9 m03:560.3 m18:490.9 m03:500.3 m11:250.6 m13:430.6 m20:180.8 m03:430.3 m10:410.7 m16:080.5 m21:380.7 m
  • Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.2 m High tide · 1 m
  • Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.2 m High tide · 0.9 m
  • Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.9 m
  • Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.6 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 0.8 m
  • Saturday 24 October Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.7 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 0.7 m

Koh Samui - Samui Orchid Kite 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…)

Season · peak

239h

in December · 25.5 rideable days

The season runs from November to March, peaking in December: 21 rideable days a month and 239 hours of usable wind, at 29 °C. The low point is June, at 0 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 January: 25 rideable days J February: 17.5 rideable days F March: 19.5 rideable days M April: 10 rideable days A May: 4 rideable days M June: 0 rideable days0 d J July: 0 rideable days0 d J August: 0 rideable days0 d A September: 0.5 rideable days S October: 5 rideable days O November: 16.5 rideable days N December: 25.5 rideable days25.5 d D 0 10 20 30 January: 25 rideable days J February: 17.5 rideable days F March: 19.5 rideable days M April: 10 rideable days A May: 4 rideable days M June: 0 rideable days0 d J July: 0 rideable days0 d J August: 0 rideable days0 d A September: 0.5 rideable days S October: 5 rideable days O November: 16.5 rideable days N December: 25.5 rideable days25.5 d D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 92%13-20 knots · 8%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 92% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 28 °C. The wettest month is November, with 302 mm.

Monthly averages: Koh Samui - Samui Orchid Kite Beach
Monthly averages — Koh Samui - Samui Orchid Kite Beach — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 25.0 240 h 28 °C 61 mm
February 17.5 178 h 29 °C 79 mm
March 19.5 155 h 30 °C 42 mm
April 10.0 70 h 32 °C 73 mm
May 4.0 22 h 31 °C 202 mm
June 0.0 0 h 31 °C 124 mm
July 0.0 0 h 31 °C 135 mm
August 0.0 1 h 30 °C 144 mm
September 0.5 2 h 30 °C 102 mm
October 5.0 29 h 29 °C 273 mm
November 16.5 155 h 28 °C 302 mm
December 25.5 239 h 28 °C 232 mm

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Technical details of Koh Samui - Samui Orchid Kite Beach spot

N: Depending on conditions NNE: Depending on conditions NE: Rideable ENE: Rideable E: Rideable ESE: Depending on conditions SE: Not rideable SSE: Not rideable S: Not rideable SSW: Not rideable SW: Not rideable WSW: Not rideable W: Not rideable WNW: Not rideable NW: Not rideable NNW: Depending on conditions N E S W

The spot works with winds from NE, ENE, E.

Depending on conditions: N, NNE, ESE, NNW.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable
Spot opening date · Required level
Spot opening date
Open all year round
Required level
Beginner
On the water

Shallow water with flat to small chop. Sandy bottom. Good for beginners.

Wind specificities

NE monsoon (Nov-Mar) provides side-onshore winds. Thermal enhancement in the afternoon.

Hazards

Shallow areas with rocks at low tide. Some boat traffic.

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