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Phuket - Rawai Beach kitesurf and wingfoil spot
Thailand · Chang Wat Phuket
Overview
Rawai Beach is Phuket's winter season kitesurfing spot, located on the southeast coast of the island in Chalong Bay. Unlike Nai Yang which works during the SW monsoon, Rawai comes alive from November to March when the NE monsoon brings thermal winds to this sheltered bay. The spot is not a traditional swimming beach, which actually benefits kitesurfers as there are fewer tourists in the water.
The bay offers flat to slightly choppy water conditions with thermal winds that are typically best in the mornings. At low tide, a shallow lagoon forms that gives beginners a safe area to practice without drifting into deeper water. The flat water conditions make Rawai excellent for freestyle and foiling. Wind strength is generally moderate at 12-18 knots on average.
Rawai has a strong local kite community and several schools operating during the NE season. The area is one of Phuket's most popular expat neighborhoods, with excellent seafood restaurants along the beachfront and easy access to the rest of the island.
Spot forecast for Phuket - Rawai Beach
Sunrise 06:13 · Sunset 18:09
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 2.7 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 1.6 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 1.8 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 1 m High tide · 1.9 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 2 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 2.1 m Low tide · 0.6 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 - Rawai 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…)
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 September, at 29 °C. The wettest month is September, with 300 mm.
Monthly averages: Phuket - Rawai Beach
| 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 | 33 °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 | 30 °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 - Rawai Beach 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 water in the bay. Shallow lagoon at low tide. Warm tropical water year-round. Good for freestyle and foiling.
Wind specificities
NE monsoon thermal winds from November to March, typically 12-18 knots. Best wind usually in the mornings. Lighter and less consistent than Gulf coast spots but rideable.
Hazards
Boat traffic in Chalong Bay. Shallow areas with rocks at low tide. Long-tail boats and fishing vessels to watch for.
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