Overview

Nai Yang Beach is one of Phuket's two main kitesurfing spots, located on the northwest coast of the island just 5 minutes from Phuket International Airport. This beautiful bay offers shallow waters extending about 500 meters from shore, making it an excellent spot for beginners and foiling enthusiasts. The beach is part of Sirinath National Park, lending it a more natural, less developed atmosphere compared to other Phuket beaches.

The kitesurfing season at Nai Yang runs from May to October during the southwest monsoon, when winds blow consistently from the SW/W direction at 12-25 knots. This is the opposite season to most Gulf of Thailand spots, making Phuket a great option when the east coast is calm. The wind can be gusty and is sometimes followed by rain, with May and September being the wettest months.

The shallow bay provides a safe learning environment, while beyond the shallows, deeper water offers good conditions for foiling and freeride. Small waves build during stronger wind days, adding excitement for more experienced riders. Several kite schools operate from the beach during season, offering equipment rental and certified instruction.

Being so close to the airport, Nai Yang is incredibly convenient for kite travelers. The beach has a relaxed, local feel with beachfront restaurants and massage parlors. Planes landing overhead add a unique visual element to your kite sessions.

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Spot forecast for Phuket - Nai Yang Beach

Sunrise 06:14 · Sunset 18:09

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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 6.2 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October High tide 05:03 · 1.6 m Low tide 12:06 · 1 m High tide 18:25 · 1.5 m
Wednesday 21 October Low tide 00:27 · 1.1 m High tide 06:35 · 1.7 m Low tide 13:11 · 0.9 m High tide 19:24 · 1.7 m
Thursday 22 October Low tide 01:30 · 0.9 m High tide 07:31 · 1.8 m Low tide 13:52 · 0.7 m High tide 20:06 · 1.9 m
Friday 23 October Low tide 02:14 · 0.7 m High tide 08:14 · 2 m Low tide 14:27 · 0.5 m High tide 20:41 · 2.2 m
Saturday 24 October Low tide 02:51 · 0.6 m High tide 08:52 · 2.1 m Low tide 15:01 · 0.4 m High tide 21:15 · 2.3 m

Phuket - Nai Yang Beach: when to go?

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Season · peak

272h

in September · 26 rideable days

The season runs from May to October, peaking in September: 21 rideable days a month and 272 hours of usable wind, at 30 °C. The low point is January, at 0 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 95%13-20 knots · 5%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 95% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is August, at 29 °C. The wettest month is September, with 412 mm.

Monthly averages: Phuket - Nai Yang Beach

Monthly averages — Phuket - Nai Yang 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	0.0	2 h	31 °C	72 mm
February	5.5	18 h	33 °C	46 mm
March	11.0	37 h	34 °C	71 mm
April	11.5	45 h	32 °C	205 mm
May	14.0	107 h	31 °C	328 mm
June	23.5	243 h	30 °C	233 mm
July	24.5	255 h	30 °C	165 mm
August	22.5	192 h	29 °C	285 mm
September	26.0	272 h	29 °C	412 mm
October	14.0	98 h	29 °C	286 mm
November	7.0	61 h	29 °C	218 mm
December	0.0	0 h	31 °C	101 mm

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Technical details of Phuket - Nai Yang Beach spot

The spot works with winds from SW, WSW, W.

Depending on conditions: S, SSW, WNW.

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Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Beginner

On the water

Shallow bay (500m) followed by deeper water. Small waves during stronger wind days. Warm tropical water (28-30°C). Good for foiling and beginners in the shallows.

Wind specificities

SW monsoon season (May-October) provides 12-25 knot winds from the southwest. Wind can be gusty and on-off, often followed by rain squalls. Best consistent wind in June-August. Thermal effects can enhance afternoon winds.

Hazards

Rocky areas on the edges of the bay. Strong currents during monsoon. Jet skis and boat traffic in some areas. Rain squalls can bring sudden gusts.

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