Surf spot

Chaungtha Beach Burma - Brother sister twin pagoda

Forecast conditions and map view for Chaungtha Beach Burma - Brother sister twin pagoda in Burma. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Burma
Coordinates: 16.9896, 94.4531

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Wave energy (kJ)	103	99	139	233	253	299	328	350	353	351	332	322	297	276	259	242	224	216	200	191	181	171	163	155	146	145	146	145	142	141	139	131	130	123	118	116	116	110	94	80	68	61	60	50	54	49	41	53	63	66	66	66	63	61	57	52
Wind speed (km/h)	1.1	2.7	1.8	6.3	10	8.7	5.3	6	6.1	7.8	8.9	11.3	11.2	11.5	7.4	7.9	7.4	10	10.7	11.7	11.5	9.9	8.5	7.4	8.9	10	11.4	10.4	10.5	10	8.4	8	8.3	9.4	9.4	11.4	13	11.8	9.1	7.6	8.4	11	8.7	9.7	10.9	8.7	5.8	4.9	5.4	2.4	3.7	4	5.7	4.7	0.4	4.4
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Chaungtha Beach, Burma is a popular beach destination on Myanmar’s western coastline, known more for its relaxed tropical vibe than for heavy, high-performance surf. The wave quality is usually small to moderate, making it better suited to beginners, longboarders, and casual surf sessions than advanced surfers seeking powerful breaks.

Surf conditions

Wave type: generally mellow beachbreak
Best for: beginners, funboard and longboard surfing
Consistency: depends on season and swell; often more playful than big
Crowd: can be busy, especially on weekends and holidays

Beach and atmosphere

Chaungtha has a long sandy shoreline with warm water, a laid-back local holiday feel, and a mix of small guesthouses, food stalls, and beach activity. It’s a spot where surfing is part of a broader beach experience rather than the main attraction.

Nearby landmark: Brother Sister Twin Pagoda

The Brother Sister Twin Pagoda in Burma is a well-known cultural landmark associated with the area’s local sightseeing appeal. It adds a spiritual and scenic dimension to a trip to Chaungtha, making the region interesting for travelers who want both beach time and cultural exploration.

Best time to visit

Surf conditions are typically best during the monsoon and swell-active months, when the ocean brings more energy to the coast. For calmer beach conditions and easier swimming, the dry season is more comfortable, though waves may be smaller.