Surf spot

RAYONG - Mae RAMPHUNG BEACH

Forecast conditions and map view for RAYONG - Mae RAMPHUNG BEACH in Thailand. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Thailand
Coordinates: 12.5970, 101.4089

Metric
Metric	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00
Wave height (m)	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0	0	0	0	0	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.6
Wave direction	SW	SSW	SSE	NNW	NNE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSW	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Wave period (s)	3	3.3	5	2.4	1.7	4.2	4.7	4.5	4	4	4	4	3.8	4.2	4	3.5	3.5	3.7	3.7	3.6	3.5	3.6	2.6	2.9	3.2	3.5	3.3	3.1	3.9	4	3.9	4	4.3	4.4	4.3	4.3	4.4	4.3	4.2	4.3	4.5	4.5	4.3	4.7	5	4.7	4.5	4.8	5	4.9	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.7	4.5
Wave energy (kJ)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	2	4	5	3	5	4	4	6	5	7	7	9	7	9	10	10	9	11	10	7	8	12	14	16	16	20	15	15	14	11	10	12
Wind speed (km/h)	3.8	5.5	8	11.3	12.4	12.2	4.3	9.7	8	9.8	10.8	16.5	27	17.2	5.9	5.1	5	5.7	5.2	8.2	14.8	14.6	12.4	13.4	18.6	13.8	9.8	8	10	15.8	7.1	4.3	3.1	2.5	1.3	7.3	14.4	12	6.1	8	14.7	7.9	3.6	10.3	9.2	1.9	6.2	5.9	12	8.9	6	13.2	12.3	1.4	6.6	11.7
Wind direction	NEGlassy	NOffshore	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NOffshore	NECross-off	NNEGlassy	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NECross-off	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NOffshore	NNECross-off	NECross-off	WSWCross	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SOnshore	SOnshore	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWCross	WCross	WCross-off	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SEGlassy	SEGlassy	WGlassy	NWGlassy	WSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SOnshore	SSWCross-on	SOnshore	WSWCross	WCross-off	WGlassy	WSWCross	SWCross-on	SSWGlassy	SOnshore	SWCross-on	WCross	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	NWCross-off	NWCross-off	NGlassy	WSWCross	WCross

Rayong – Mae Ramphueng Beach, Thailand is a long, relaxed stretch of coastline on the Gulf of Thailand, just east of Bangkok. It’s better known as a scenic beach than a world-class surf destination, but in the right conditions it can offer small, playful waves for beginners and longboarders.

Spot overview

Type: Beach break
Best for: Beginners, longboarders, casual surf sessions
Wave quality: Usually small and inconsistent
Best swell: Southeast or east-facing swell with light offshore wind
Wind: Light winds are best; strong onshore winds can make it choppy
Crowds: Generally low compared with famous Thai surf areas

What to expect

Mae Ramphueng Beach is a wide, open beach with a gentle slope, so waves tend to be soft and mellow rather than powerful. When a seasonal swell arrives, you may find fun waist- to chest-high waves, especially suitable for learning, cruising, and practicing turns. On many days, though, surf conditions are minimal or flat.

Conditions and seasonality

Peak season: Usually during the monsoon/swell periods when the Gulf gets more energy
Tide sensitivity: Moderate; some sections work better at mid tide
Wave shape: Soft, rolling beach break rather than punchy peaks
Hazards: Watch for occasional currents, sandbanks, and changing conditions after storms

Local vibe

The area has a laid-back, local feel with a quieter atmosphere than Thailand’s busier surf towns. It’s a good spot if you want an easygoing beach day with the possibility of a surf session rather than a guaranteed surf destination.