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Phuket - Chalong Bay kitesurf and wingfoil spot
Thailand · Province de Phuket
Overview
Chalong Bay is a large sheltered bay on the southeast coast of Phuket. During the NE monsoon (Nov-Mar), it receives moderate winds making it suitable for kitesurfing. The bay is flat to slightly choppy with good space. Busy with boat traffic as it is Phuket's main marina area.
Spot forecast for Phuket - Chalong Bay
Sunrise 06:13 · Sunset 18:08
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 8.1 km from the spot.
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 1.3 m High tide · 2 m Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 2 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 2.2 m Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 2.3 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 2.4 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 2.5 m
- Saturday 24 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 2.5 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 2.7 m
- Sunday 25 October Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 2.6 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 2.9 m
Phuket - Chalong Bay: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
267h
in January · 29.5 rideable days
The season runs from November to March, peaking in January: 23 rideable days a month and 267 hours of usable wind, at 31 °C. The low point is June, 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 — 94% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is August, at 29 °C. The wettest month is September, with 300 mm.
Monthly averages: Phuket - Chalong Bay
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.5 | 267 h | 31 °C | 33 mm |
| February | 24.5 | 201 h | 32 °C | 40 mm |
| March | 21.5 | 157 h | 32 °C | 88 mm |
| April | 8.5 | 47 h | 32 °C | 162 mm |
| May | 3.0 | 9 h | 31 °C | 226 mm |
| June | 0.0 | 1 h | 30 °C | 226 mm |
| July | 0.0 | 0 h | 30 °C | 137 mm |
| August | 0.0 | 0 h | 29 °C | 214 mm |
| September | 0.0 | 1 h | 29 °C | 300 mm |
| October | 1.0 | 4 h | 29 °C | 286 mm |
| November | 15.5 | 144 h | 29 °C | 248 mm |
| December | 23.5 | 225 h | 30 °C | 116 mm |
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Technical details of Phuket - Chalong Bay spot
The spot works with winds from NE, ENE, E.
Depending on conditions: N, NNE, ESE.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Flat to slightly choppy. Large bay with space. Shallow areas at low tide.
Wind specificities
NE monsoon (Nov-Mar) brings moderate 10-18 knot thermal winds. Best in the morning. Sheltered bay so lighter than exposed spots.
Hazards
Heavy boat and long-tail traffic. Marina area with moored vessels. Tidal currents.
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