Kitesurfing Sunrise Beach — Koh Lipe
Satun, Thailand
Wind & Conditions
E-facing beach on Koh Lipe (Tarutao Marine Park), Andaman Sea. Shore normal ~90°. NE monsoon Dec–Feb creates 15–22 kt side-shore on E coast. Calm, flat water inside the bay. Jun–Oct Andaman SW monsoon closes NE coast. South beach (W-facing) active Apr–Oct.
About Sunrise Beach — Koh Lipe
Ko Lipe is a small island in the Adang-Rawi Archipelago of the Strait of Malacca, in Satun Province of southwest Thailand, close to the Malaysian border. Its Thai name, the corrupted form of the original Malay name, Pulau Nipis is also transliterated into English as "Koh Lipe", "Koh Lipeh", and "Ko Lipey".
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Best Season
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Sunrise Beach — Koh Lipe.
World Ranking
RegionalNot globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
Facilities & Services
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn
- Bundhaya Resort Restaurant
- Bung Roon Halal Food Restaurant
- Butsara Noodle Restaurant
- Cafe Lipe Restaurant
- Hawaieant Restaurant
- Jack´s Jungle Restaurant
- Hello Indian Restaurant Bar / Café
- hide away Bar / Café
- High bar Bar / Café
- Home Bar Bar / Café
- Mia Luna Bar / Café
- OMG Bar / Café
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
When is the best time to kitesurf at Sunrise Beach — Koh Lipe?
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Sunrise Beach — Koh Lipe — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Is Sunrise Beach — Koh Lipe suitable for beginner kiters?
Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.
What wind direction works at Sunrise Beach — Koh Lipe?
E-facing beach on Koh Lipe (Tarutao Marine Park), Andaman Sea. Shore normal ~... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
What kite size do you need at Sunrise Beach — Koh Lipe?
Kite size at Sunrise Beach — Koh Lipe depends on the day's wind strength and your weight. Most kiters rig between 10m and 14m. Breeza calculates the ideal size for your gear, so you know before you leave whether it's a go.
Is it safe to kitesurf at Sunrise Beach — Koh Lipe?
Safety at Sunrise Beach — Koh Lipe depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.
See if Sunrise Beach — Koh Lipe is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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