Kho Pha Ngan / Kho Ma, Thailand
Kho Pha Ngan / Kho Ma, Thailand is a Shallow and Flat spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, E and SW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Kho Pha Ngan / Kho Ma, Thailand !
Kho Pha Ngan / Kho Ma, Thailand is a Shallow and Flat spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, E and SW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Kho Pha Ngan / Kho Ma, Thailand !
How to get there
From Bangkok: by plane to Koh Samui and than by boat to KPGN. By bus to Suratthani (Dongsak) and than boat to KPGN (joined ticket for boat and bus available). An island about 15km from Koh Samui.
Nearest Airports
Distance
40km from spot
160km from spot
575km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Bangkok: by plane to Koh Samui and than by boat to KPGN. By bus to Suratthani (Dongsak) and than boat to KPGN (joined ticket for boat and bus available). An island about 15km from Koh Samui.
Nearest Airports
Distance
40km from spot
160km from spot
575km from spot
Best Schools in Koh Phangan
Riding Conditions in Kho Pha Ngan / Kho Ma, Thailand
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Thailand is a tropical country with its typical high temperature all year round. 25-30°C in the cold season, 35-40+°C in the hot season and 30-35°C during the rainy season. Humidity is always high, even though it's easier to bear during the cold season during which the sun shines. The rainy season is characterized by scattered heavy showers now and then everyday, cloudy weather almost full time. Water temperature: 26+°C.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, E and SW .
Wind blowing from December to March. Side/sideonshore (E/SE), typically 15-20 knots, days with 25-30 knots possible. All the south coast of the island works from mid December to April and from June to September. In January, February and March, we get 16 knots average 8 days out of 10. April never sees any wind because this time of the year is the transition period between NE monsoon and SW monsoon.
Wind usually blows from E, ESE and SE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Kho Pha Ngan / Kho Ma, Thailand are January, February, March and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Thailand is a tropical country with its typical high temperature all year round. 25-30°C in the cold season, 35-40+°C in the hot season and 30-35°C during the rainy season. Humidity is always high, even though it's easier to bear during the cold season during which the sun shines. The rainy season is characterized by scattered heavy showers now and then everyday, cloudy weather almost full time. Water temperature: 26+°C.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, E and SW .
Wind blowing from December to March. Side/sideonshore (E/SE), typically 15-20 knots, days with 25-30 knots possible. All the south coast of the island works from mid December to April and from June to September. In January, February and March, we get 16 knots average 8 days out of 10. April never sees any wind because this time of the year is the transition period between NE monsoon and SW monsoon.
Wind usually blows from E, ESE and SE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Kho Pha Ngan / Kho Ma, Thailand are January, February, March and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Kho Pha Ngan / Kho Ma, Thailand is a Shallow and Flat spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Kho Pha Ngan / Kho Ma, Thailand is a Shallow and Flat spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Need to know
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Koh Phangan
Webcams around Kho Pha Ngan / Kho Ma, Thailand
Webcams around Kho Pha Ngan / Kho Ma, Thailand
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Koh Phangan
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Wind stats in Koh Phangan...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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Jan | 24 |
Feb | 32 |
Mar | 26 |
Apr | 15 |
May | 13 |
Jun | 19 |
Jul | 19 |
Aug | 23 |
Sep | 22 |
Oct | 16 |
Nov | 16 |
Dec | 21 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 7 kitesurf schools and 8 kitesurf spots in Koh Phangan.
Best months: January February March April August September December
Best months: January February March April August September December
Accomodation around the spot
Kho Pha Ngan / Kho Ma, Thailand

















