Chaweng Beach, Thailand

About Chaweng Beach, Thailand

Chaweng Beach is on the southeast coast of Ko Samui, the third largest Thai island. Thailand boasts a tropical climate with warm waters, white pristine beaches, and reliable breezes. Make sure you bring a quiver that can also deal with light winds. The windy season is from November to February, predominantly blowing northeasterly with steady cross to cross-onshore winds of 10 to 20 knots. This is an excellent spot for every level of riding. There's a shallow lagoon for beginners with a reef break further out to sea, for the more advanced. Next to the lagoon you will also find more flat water – perfect for the experienced rider wanting to practise unhooked tricks. The wind is strongest in the mornings, slowly dropping off throughout the day. The sea is lovely and warm, so there’s no need for a wetsuit. Make sure you don't fly in front of the Airport!

Traveling to Chaweng Beach, Thailand

You will probably fly from Bangkok to Koh Samui airport, where it is just a short taxi ride to the beach. There are many hotels and guesthouses all along the Chaweng beach.

Facilities At Chaweng Beach, Thailand

Most of the hotels along Chaweng beach offer sunbeds to their guests, but you can also hire them. There are plenty of beach vendors, so ice creams, fruit, cold drinks, snacks, and even jewellery and sarongs, are all within reach. There are also beach masseurs, which are priceless if you have suffered a few kiting wipeouts, and also very enjoyable. Beach activities on offer include jet ski, catamarans, kayaks, or you can even go for some banana boat mayhem. There are also boat/fishing trips to go on, and during the evenings, the restaurants are very atmospheric. Tables are placed on the sands and candles lit, making for a very beautiful scene.