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Phuket - Mai Khao Beach kitesurf spot
Thailand · Province de Phuket
Overview
Mai Khao Beach is the longest beach in Phuket, located on the northwest coast. During the SW monsoon (May-Oct), it receives strong onshore winds and waves. The beach is less developed and less crowded than southern beaches. Strong currents and waves make it suitable for advanced riders only.
Spot forecast for Phuket - Mai Khao Beach
Sunrise 06:14 · Sunset 18:09
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 5.6 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 1 m High tide · 1.5 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 1.7 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 1.9 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 2 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 2 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 2.2 m
- Saturday 24 October Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 2.2 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 2.4 m
Phuket - Mai Khao 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…)
256h
in July · 25 rideable days
The season runs from May to October, peaking in July: 20 rideable days a month and 256 hours of usable wind, at 30 °C. The low point is December, at 0.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 96% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is August, at 29 °C. The wettest month is September, with 434 mm.
Monthly averages: Phuket - Mai Khao Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.0 | 3 h | 31 °C | 75 mm |
| February | 6.5 | 19 h | 33 °C | 39 mm |
| March | 13.0 | 39 h | 34 °C | 71 mm |
| April | 11.0 | 42 h | 32 °C | 176 mm |
| May | 13.5 | 105 h | 31 °C | 326 mm |
| June | 23.5 | 238 h | 30 °C | 268 mm |
| July | 25.0 | 256 h | 30 °C | 194 mm |
| August | 21.5 | 187 h | 29 °C | 318 mm |
| September | 25.0 | 271 h | 29 °C | 434 mm |
| October | 13.5 | 92 h | 29 °C | 297 mm |
| November | 6.0 | 58 h | 29 °C | 245 mm |
| December | 0.5 | 1 h | 31 °C | 79 mm |
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Technical details of Phuket - Mai Khao Beach spot
The spot works with winds from SW, WSW, W.
Depending on conditions: S, SSW, WNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Waves, shore break and strong currents. Open ocean swell. Deep water.
Wind specificities
SW monsoon (May-Oct) strong onshore winds 15-25 knots. Open exposure to the Andaman Sea.
Hazards
Strong rip currents and shore break. Remote beach with limited rescue. Red flag conditions common during monsoon.
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