Surf spot

Khao lak

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Country: Thailand
Coordinates: 8.6443, 98.2444

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Wave period (s)	10.6	11.1	11.8	12.8	13.1	14.1	14.1	14.6	14.6	14.6	14.9	14.8	14.6	14.4	14.2	13.8	13.6	13.3	13.1	12.8	12.4	12.3	11.6	11.3	8.7	11	3.3	3.1	3.4	6	3.3	3.3	3.5	3.7	3.5	3.9	5.9	6.3	6	4.3	3.8	4.5	6.2	6.5	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.5	5.8	6.2	5.8	6.3	5.8	5.3	5.3
Wave energy (kJ)	9	10	11	8	11	19	19	24	29	33	45	50	55	60	58	61	59	57	54	47	45	43	35	33	20	28	3	2	3	7	6	7	8	7	7	6	10	10	13	10	11	10	15	16	17	27	32	40	44	44	39	39	48	64	60	55
Wind speed (km/h)	4	3	3.6	7.8	8.9	11.8	4.7	4	1.5	1.8	0.7	2.7	2.9	4.9	1.1	2.5	4.2	2.4	2.7	7.1	10.7	7.6	4.2	2.9	2.9	3.3	2.6	6.1	7.7	6.5	2.2	2.3	1.1	1.4	1.8	5	9.7	10.8	4.6	5.3	4.8	4.1	4.7	11.5	15.6	16.1	20.4	18.7	20.8	17.5	21.1	17	15.8	13.5	15.2	16.3
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Khao Lak is a laid-back surf destination on Thailand’s Andaman coast, just north of Phuket. It’s known more for relaxed beach vibes, tropical scenery, and beginner-friendly waves than for heavy, world-class surf.

Surf conditions

Best season: Usually May to October during the southwest monsoon, when consistent waves arrive.
Wave quality: Mostly small to medium beach breaks, often best for beginners and intermediates.
Swells: Can be fun and punchy at times, but generally not very powerful compared with major surf spots.
Wind/tides: Conditions vary a lot with tide and wind, so local knowledge helps.

What the spot is like

Long sandy beaches with plenty of space.
Several breaks spread along the coastline, so you can often find a less crowded peak.
Warm tropical water, so no wetsuit needed.
Good for surf lessons and longboard sessions.

Best for

Beginners learning to surf
Intermediate surfers wanting easy, playful waves
Travelers looking for a surf trip with a relaxed, scenic atmosphere

Atmosphere

Khao Lak is quiet and more low-key than Phuket. It has a mix of surf, family resorts, local restaurants, and access to nearby islands and national parks, making it a nice all-around beach destination.