Riding Conditions in Koh Samui / Lamai Beach, 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. The water is around 26°C.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE and ENE, E
.
There is
Trade wind
at Koh Samui / Lamai Beach, Thailand.
Wind is less than at Hua Thanon. November to mid February: the Northeasterly monsoons, wind ranging from 8-18 knots in a NE, E and tending SE in January and February direction. Wind blows in cycles averaging 6-10 days at a time. Wind is generally strongest in the morning/lunch time and decreasing in the afternoon. There is still some rain throughout November until mid December, this can affect the steady monsoonal winds, create sometimes squally conditions, but generally the wind is very consistent. Mid February to end of April: summer time, hot and no rain. If you want wind go to Hua Hin. Mid May to August: the Southwesterly monsoons, winds ranging from 8-20 knots, the rainy season during this time, more rain in May then decreasing. Wind comes from the SW to W and becomes more northerly as the season moves progresses, wind can be very good but is generally less consistent than the NW monsoon. Be careful of any storm fronts coming through, wind can increase from nothing to 40 knots suddenly. September to October: change over period, possibly no wind and plenty of rain. If you go to north of Lamai beach there will be definitely no wind with N and NE condition as hills act as a barrier
Wind
usually
blows
from NE, ENE, E, SE, SW and WSW, W
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Koh Samui / Lamai Beach, Thailand are
January, February, November 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. The water is around 26°C.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE and ENE, E
.
There is
Trade wind
at Koh Samui / Lamai Beach, Thailand.
Wind is less than at Hua Thanon. November to mid February: the Northeasterly monsoons, wind ranging from 8-18 knots in a NE, E and tending SE in January and February direction. Wind blows in cycles averaging 6-10 days at a time. Wind is generally strongest in the morning/lunch time and decreasing in the afternoon. There is still some rain throughout November until mid December, this can affect the steady monsoonal winds, create sometimes squally conditions, but generally the wind is very consistent. Mid February to end of April: summer time, hot and no rain. If you want wind go to Hua Hin. Mid May to August: the Southwesterly monsoons, winds ranging from 8-20 knots, the rainy season during this time, more rain in May then decreasing. Wind comes from the SW to W and becomes more northerly as the season moves progresses, wind can be very good but is generally less consistent than the NW monsoon. Be careful of any storm fronts coming through, wind can increase from nothing to 40 knots suddenly. September to October: change over period, possibly no wind and plenty of rain. If you go to north of Lamai beach there will be definitely no wind with N and NE condition as hills act as a barrier
Wind
usually
blows
from NE, ENE, E, SE, SW and WSW, W
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Koh Samui / Lamai Beach, Thailand are
January, February, November and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Koh Samui / Lamai Beach, Thailand is a
Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Seaside is almost only 20 meter wide. As the wind comes most of the time from NE you stand in the beach break for launching the kite. Many people on the beach during high season.
Choppy wave conditions and big beach break. For best chance of good conditions go to the north of Lamai beach.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Koh Samui / Lamai Beach, Thailand is a
Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Seaside is almost only 20 meter wide. As the wind comes most of the time from NE you stand in the beach break for launching the kite. Many people on the beach during high season.
Choppy wave conditions and big beach break. For best chance of good conditions go to the north of Lamai beach.
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Reefs
.
Beach risk reported:
Trees
.
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
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Reefs
.
Beach risk reported:
Trees
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.