Surf spot

Bamboo Island

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Country: Cambodia
Coordinates: 10.4947, 103.5597

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.7	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.5	0.4	0.3	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.3	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.2	0.3	0.6	0.4	0.6	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.2	0.4	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.6
Wave direction	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	SW	SSW	SSW	S	SSW	SSW	SW	S	SSW	SW	SSW	WNW	SSW	WNW	WNW	S	SW	WNW	WNW	WNW	W	W	SSW	SSW	W	W	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SSW
Wave period (s)	3.9	3.5	3.3	3.3	3.4	3.4	3.4	4	4	4	4.2	4.3	4.2	4	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.4	3.4	3.5	4	3.5	3.2	3.5	3.4	3.5	3.3	3.6	3.4	3.8	3.7	3.9	4.1	4.3	5	4.8	4.3	4.6	4.7	4.7	4.2	4.2	4.2	4	4.4	3.9	4.2	4.2	4	3.9	4	4.2	4	3.8	4.2
Wave energy (kJ)	1	2	2	2	3	3	4	4	2	2	17	11	12	14	12	7	5	3	8	5	4	4	7	6	4	1	2	7	3	8	5	5	2	4	5	3	3	4	6	3	3	6	11	8	7	7	5	7	10	13	13	11	10	12	13	12
Wind speed (km/h)	2.7	5.5	4.9	11.9	15	10.5	5.7	5.7	10.4	11.1	17.1	19.4	15.1	8.2	7	4.6	5.2	4.8	4	8.3	9.8	9.4	5.5	4.7	1.8	2.7	2.1	8.7	11.5	11.2	5.4	5.6	5.4	6.1	5.4	9.8	13.7	9.9	8	6.4	6.9	4.9	7.1	10.8	12.4	10.3	8.4	11.6	14	6.8	1.5	15.9	30.6	26.3	18.4	21.7
Wind direction	ESEGlassy	SSECross	SSEGlassy	SCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	SWGlassy	SSWCross-on	SSWGlassy	SSEGlassy	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SGlassy	SGlassy	WSWGlassy	ESEGlassy	SSWCross-on	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WCross-on	WNWGlassy	NWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	NWCross-on	WCross-on	WNWCross-on	NWCross	ENEOffshore	SSEGlassy	WCross-on	SWOnshore	WCross-on	NWCross	WNWCross-on

Bamboo Island, Cambodia is a small tropical island off the coast near Koh Rong / Sihanoukville, known more for its laid-back beach vibe and clear water than for world-class surfing.

Surf conditions

Usually small and inconsistent for surfing
Best chance of surf is during the swellier monsoon periods
Waves are generally soft, beginner-friendly, and beach-break dependent
Conditions can be affected by wind, tides, and seasonal calm seas

Spot character

Remote, relaxed, and scenic
White sand beaches, turquoise water, and a quiet island atmosphere
Better suited to swimming, snorkeling, and beach relaxation than dedicated surf trips

Who it’s for

Beginners looking for gentle waves when conditions line up
Travelers who want to check for surf opportunistically
Not ideal for advanced surfers seeking powerful or consistent breaks

Best season

Surf is most likely during the rainy/monsoon season when storms send more swell
Outside that period, it’s often too flat for reliable surfing