Surf spot

Koh Phayam

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Country: Thailand
Coordinates: 9.7192, 98.3936

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.2	0.7	0.5	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.6	0.4	0.3	0.4
Wave direction	W	W	W	W	W	WSW	WSW	WSW	W	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SW	SW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	W	W	W	W	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	SW	SW	WSW
Wave period (s)	4.1	4.2	4.3	4.7	4.8	4.7	4.7	4.8	5	4.7	4.5	4.3	10.4	13.3	13.1	12.8	12.5	13	12.8	12.8	12.6	12.3	12.1	11.9	11.8	11.6	11.4	11.3	10.3	10.4	10.3	4	4.3	8.5	4.8	10.8	6.5	9.8	5.4	4.9	5.5	5.3	5.3	5.6	8.3	5.2	5.8	6.2	6.7	7.3	6.9	6.8	6.7	7.3	7.8	7.8
Wave energy (kJ)	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	2	2	2	2	11	17	16	16	15	16	16	16	15	15	14	14	11	11	10	10	9	9	10	3	3	7	2	6	3	5	2	3	4	10	11	8	4	24	15	9	9	7	6	17	30	14	13	18
Wind speed (km/h)	6.2	5.9	2.6	7.8	10.1	4.5	0.8	2.3	4.8	3.8	4.3	4.8	8.3	2.6	5.6	5.4	3.3	3.4	4.6	3.1	1.8	5.4	5.5	5.9	5.7	6.3	5.5	8.4	13.1	12.7	10.2	9.7	9.7	8.9	9.8	12.8	15.4	13.7	11.4	11.6	12.3	11.9	9.2	11.4	16.3	16.2	29.6	25.3	27.3	29	29.4	32.1	33.7	28.9	30.3	28.1
Wind direction	WOnshore	WSWOnshore	SSWGlassy	WSWOnshore	WNWCross-on	WSWGlassy	WNWGlassy	ESEGlassy	SEGlassy	SEGlassy	SEGlassy	SEGlassy	SWOnshore	SSEGlassy	SECross	ESECross-off	SEGlassy	ESEGlassy	SEGlassy	SSEGlassy	SWGlassy	SWOnshore	SCross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WCross-on	WNWCross-on	WCross-on	WCross-on	WCross-on	WCross-on	WCross-on	WNWCross-on	WCross-on	WCross-on	WCross-on

Koh Phayam, Thailand is a laid-back surf destination in the Andaman Sea, near the Myanmar border, known more for its relaxed island vibe than big, consistent waves.

Surf conditions

Wave quality: Generally small to moderate, best for beginners and intermediate surfers.
Best season: Usually during the southwest monsoon (roughly May to October), when swell is more reliable.
Break type: Mostly beach breaks with sandy bottoms, making it friendlier for learning and less intimidating than reef breaks.
Consistency: Can be inconsistent, so it’s not ideal if you’re chasing guaranteed surf every day.

What it’s like

Atmosphere: Quiet, tropical, and low-key — more palm trees, bicycles, and beach huts than surf crowds.
Crowds: Typically uncrowded compared with many other surf spots in Asia.
Water: Warm year-round, so a wetsuit is usually unnecessary.

Good to know

Koh Phayam is better for a surf trip with a chill island experience than for advanced surfers looking for powerful waves.
Conditions can vary a lot depending on wind, tides, and monsoon patterns.