Surf spot

Cape Pakarang

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Country: Thailand
Coordinates: 8.7383, 98.2205

Metric
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Wave period (s)	6.2	13	13.2	13.1	12.7	12.8	12.1	12.7	14.7	14.7	14.8	14.7	14.5	14.3	14	13.8	13.4	13.1	12.8	12.6	12.3	12.2	11.8	9.8	4.3	7.2	4.5	3	3.5	6	3.3	3.5	3.5	3.9	3.9	4	4.8	5	5	3.9	3.8	4.8	5	5.7	5.2	5.4	5.5	5.5	5.7	5.8	6.5	6	6.8	6	5.8	5.2
Wave energy (kJ)	4	7	7	7	6	6	12	13	21	21	30	29	33	37	35	39	37	35	34	33	31	27	25	15	4	7	4	2	2	5	5	5	6	5	4	4	5	3	6	7	7	5	7	8	10	13	19	22	28	26	20	21	25	42	37	38
Wind speed (km/h)	2.5	1	2.5	5.7	7.2	10.3	4.4	2.2	2.2	2.6	1	2.8	5.2	3.8	1.5	3.9	4	3.9	3.5	7.1	10.2	8.5	4.8	3.6	3.7	4.1	3.4	6.6	7.9	6.4	2.4	1.3	1.3	3	2.5	5.6	9.3	10.1	4.3	4.6	3.6	2.9	2.8	9	14.3	14.8	19.1	17.4	18.4	16.9	20.9	18.1	13.5	13.1	14.3	15.1
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Cape Pakarang (Khao Lak), Thailand is a scenic surf break on Thailand’s Andaman coast, known for its relatively consistent surf during the monsoon season and its relaxed, tropical setting.

Quick description

Location: Near Khao Lak in Phang Nga Province, southern Thailand
Type of spot: Beach break with shifting sandbanks
Wave quality: Can be fun and beginner-friendly when small, but also offers better shape on larger swell days
Best season: Typically May to October during the southwest monsoon, with the most reliable surf often around June to September
Conditions: Best with clean offshore winds and a solid monsoon swell; size and shape can change depending on sand movement
Crowd level: Usually lighter than major international surf destinations, though it can get busy when conditions are good
Water: Warm tropical water year-round, so a boardshort or rash guard is often enough

What it feels like

Cape Pakarang is a laid-back, tropical surf environment with a mix of locals, expats, and traveling surfers. The waves are not as powerful or famous as some Indo spots, but it’s a solid option for surf trips in Thailand, especially if you’re staying around Khao Lak.

Good for

Beginner to intermediate surfers in smaller conditions
Surfers looking for a less crowded tropical surf spot
Trip planning during Thailand’s monsoon surf season

Keep in mind

Wave conditions can be inconsistent outside the wet season
Sandbanks can shift after storms, changing the break quickly
Always check local reports, as conditions can vary a lot day to day