Surf spot

Kamala

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Country: Thailand
Coordinates: 0.0000, 0.0000

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Wave direction	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	S	SSW	SSE	SSE	SSE
Wave period (s)	5.9	6	6	5.9	5.8	5.8	11.9	11.7	11.4	11.1	10.9	10.7	10.4	10.3	10.1	9.8	9.7	9.7	9.2	13.8	13.1	13.1	11.3	11.2	11.2	11.1	10.9	10.8	10.7	10.4	10.3	10.2	10	9.9	9.8	9.7	9.5	9.3	9.3	8.9	9.5	7.5	8.2	4.7	4.8	4.8	8	8.3	6.3	5.5	9	13.7	12.3	7.1	7.1	7.7
Wave energy (kJ)	78	69	64	56	47	42	219	261	281	287	288	287	262	245	227	200	179	127	136	337	400	443	505	530	530	521	540	544	557	532	511	489	450	422	398	376	334	295	272	246	166	144	185	46	56	53	98	103	118	65	54	54	54	78	75	83
Wind speed (km/h)	15.4	17.1	18.2	17.6	14.8	14.8	19	17.7	17.8	21.2	21.2	19	19.5	16.1	17.3	15.9	19.7	16.2	15.5	14.6	15.7	16.8	17.6	15.2	16.9	16.5	15.1	16.7	14.8	14	15.2	18.7	19.5	23.2	16.3	21.5	22.3	18.1	15.5	16.9	12.6	21.2	26.3	25	17.9	16	16.2	17.5	20.4	20.9	12.7	17.2	17.8	17.4	14.7	14.7
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Kamala Beach (Phuket, Thailand) is a mellow, beginner-friendly surf spot on Phuket’s west coast, best known for its laid-back atmosphere rather than big, heavy waves.

Quick description

Type of break: Mostly a beach break
Wave quality: Fun but inconsistent; best on smaller swell days
Best for: Beginners and longboarders, sometimes intermediate surfers
Wave size: Usually small to moderate, with occasional bigger sets in the right season
Crowds: Generally lighter than Phuket’s more famous surf beaches

Conditions

Kamala tends to work best during the southwest monsoon season roughly May to October, when surf is more likely to show up on Phuket’s west-facing beaches. Conditions can vary a lot depending on tides, wind, and swell direction.

What to expect

Soft, rolling waves when it’s working
Shorebreak at times, especially on bigger swells
More of a learning and fun-surfing spot than a high-performance one
Easy beach access with plenty of nearby amenities

Vibe

Kamala is more relaxed than busy surf destinations. It’s a good option if you want a surf session combined with a beach-town atmosphere, restaurants, and resorts nearby.