Surf spot

Nang Thong Beach

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Country: Thailand
Coordinates: 8.6417, 98.2458

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Wave period (s)	12.7	12.7	12.5	12.3	11.2	13.9	13.9	14.5	14.5	14.8	14.8	14.7	14.5	14.3	14.1	13.8	13.5	13.3	13	12.8	12	11.8	5.8	5.3	10.3	3.4	5.4	3.5	3.9	3.8	3.7	3.8	4	4.3	3.9	4.3	6	6.3	6.2	4.8	5.3	5.8	6.1	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.5	6.3	6.5	6.5	6	6	6.3	6.4	6.5	6.3
Wave energy (kJ)	10	10	13	12	10	19	19	24	28	39	39	44	49	53	57	55	53	51	49	47	42	41	11	11	28	5	12	7	7	9	11	10	12	10	12	10	17	18	18	16	25	30	43	61	56	49	42	35	35	44	57	46	35	34	32	35
Wind speed (km/h)	5.1	4.7	4	6.9	12.1	10.5	4.9	4.6	3.9	4.7	1.8	1.6	8	5.2	3	4.8	2.3	2.4	3.6	4.7	8.9	7.4	2.5	1.9	3.7	1.1	3.3	5.9	9.3	8.8	2.2	0.7	1.1	1.1	1.4	5.6	8.1	6.5	5.4	4.2	0.7	4	3.1	4.1	9.4	24.3	15.8	13.4	7.6	5.6	6.9	4.6	5.4	6.4	5.6	2.3
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Nang Thong Beach, Thailand is a scenic beach on the Andaman Sea coast, in Khao Lak, Phang Nga Province. It’s more of a relaxed, beginner-friendly surf spot than a heavy-duty wave destination.

Surf conditions

Wave quality: Usually small to mellow, with occasional fun peaks during the monsoon season.
Best season: Typically May to October, when southwest monsoon swells bring more consistent surf.
Skill level: Best for beginners and longboarders; intermediate surfers may find some playful rides when conditions line up.
Break type: Mostly beach break, so the waves can vary depending on sand movement and tides.
Water conditions: Warm tropical water year-round, usually no wetsuit needed.

What to expect

A laid-back beach atmosphere with palm-lined shoreline and easy access from nearby Khao Lak accommodations.
Surf is often smaller and less crowded than in major surf destinations, making it a good place to learn or enjoy easy sessions.
Conditions can be inconsistent, so it’s wise to check local forecasts before heading out.

Tips

Best surf is often around mid to high tide, but this can change with sandbanks.
A longboard or soft-top is often the best choice when waves are weak.
During bigger monsoon swells, be mindful of rips and stronger currents.