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Kitesurfing Koh Phangan

Surat Thani, Thailand

Wind & Conditions

West coast kite spot on Koh Phangan, Gulf of Thailand. NE Monsoon (Dec-Mar, 15-20 kts) from N-NE; W-facing coast sheltered from SW swell creates flat water. KBA Koh Phangan school operates here.

About Koh Phangan

Ko Pha-ngan is an island in the Gulf of Thailand in Surat Thani Province of southern Thailand. Ko Pha-ngan has two sister islands: the larger Ko Samui to the south and the smaller Ko Tao to the north. The main town is Thong Sala.

Best Season

Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Koh Phangan.

World Ranking

Regional

Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.

Location

Koh Phangan, Surat Thani, Thailand, Thailand

Lat: 9.706, Lon: 99.991

Facilities & Services

What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:

Restaurant Bar / Café Parking Toilets Drinking water

Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn

  • Ando's Burger Restaurant
  • Bamboo Bistrot Restaurant
  • Beachlounge Restaurant
  • Indian Kitchen Restaurant
  • Je Kum Restaurant Restaurant
  • Mamma Mia Wonderfood Restaurant
  • Cha Payom Bar / Café
  • Daily Sweet Cafe Bar / Café
  • Escobar Bar / Café
  • Indy Home Cafe Bar / Café
  • Night Star Bar / Café
  • Satimi Bar / Café

Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors

When is the best time to kitesurf at Koh Phangan?

Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Koh Phangan — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.

Is Koh Phangan 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 Koh Phangan?

West coast kite spot on Koh Phangan, Gulf of Thailand. NE Monsoon (Dec-Mar, 1... 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 Koh Phangan?

Kite size at Koh Phangan 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 Koh Phangan?

Safety at Koh Phangan 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 Koh Phangan is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.

Free · launching on iOS & Android

You've already got wind data — the hard part is knowing what it means for you. Most kiters end up checking two, three, four apps and still asking: can I actually go? Breeza was built by a kiter who had the same problem. Feed it your gear, weight and level and it tells you if Koh Phangan is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.

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