Thailand · Chang Wat Surat Thani
9.43 | 100.02
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.
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are September, March and July, at 13 rideable days and 29 °C. The low point is December, at 3.7 days.
16-22 knots · 63% 22-30 knots · 35% 30-40 knots · 2%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 16 and 22 knots — 63% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is December, at 27 °C. The wettest month is October, with 22 mm. Bar height is the month's rideable days; the split shows how its wind hours break down by strength.
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.7 | 94 h | 28 °C | 0 mm |
| February | 11.3 | 115 h | 28 °C | 0 mm |
| March | 12.3 | 92 h | 30 °C | 0 mm |
| April | 6.3 | 58 h | 32 °C | 6 mm |
| May | 10.7 | 120 h | 31 °C | 7 mm |
| June | 9.3 | 87 h | 30 °C | 0 mm |
| July | 12.3 | 119 h | 29 °C | 7 mm |
| August | 12.0 | 113 h | 30 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 13.7 | 134 h | 29 °C | 1 mm |
| October | 8.0 | 69 h | 28 °C | 22 mm |
| November | 5.0 | 42 h | 28 °C | 6 mm |
| December | 3.7 | 31 h | 27 °C | 19 mm |
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Open all year round
Beginner
Shallow water with flat to small chop. Sandy bottom. Good for beginners.
NE monsoon (Nov-Mar) provides side-onshore winds. Thermal enhancement in the afternoon.
Shallow areas with rocks at low tide. Some boat traffic.
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