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Spot de Koh Samui - Samui Orchid Kite Beach

Koh Samui - Samui Orchid Kite Beach kitesurf and wingfoil spot

Thailand · Chang Wat Surat Thani

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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Koh Samui - Samui Orchid Kite Beach: when to go?

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.

Rideable days per month

J F M A M J J A S O N D

Wind strength when it is rideable

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.

Monthly averages — Koh Samui - Samui Orchid Kite Beach — averaged over 3 years of records
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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Technical details of Koh Samui - Samui Orchid Kite Beach spot

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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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