Surfing In Thailand

[Surfing Spleen]

I've heard that there is no surfing (I mean real surfing, not "wind" surfing, etc.) in Thailand, is that true? If there were surfable waves in Thailand I'd retire there tomorrow.

Aloha,

Spleen

[astral]

Not round Hua Hin and Cha-am.

[Surfing Spleen]

I guess it's true that there is no surfing in Thailand. Bummer. Hawaii no ka oi!

[Khun Larry]

Spleen

Definitely no surfing in Thailand. Zero. Same for Cambodia.

Try Mexico, Puerto Escondito. Great surfing, almost drown there once

[Axel]

I've heard that there is no surfing (I mean real surfing, not "wind" surfing, etc.) in Thailand, is that true? If there were surfable waves in Thailand I'd retire there tomorrow.

Aloha,

Spleen

Spleen aloha, I am afraid the info is correct. When the biggies hit the shores here

they do run very softly.

Sorry bout that. Try some of the other sports LOS has to offer.

[Pink Mist]

Try using the BG's as surfboards

[Nat]

Hi Surfing Spleen

I saw some decent waves on Samet a few months ago – they weren’t huge but big enough to ride. Some of the locals said they’ve seen people trying to surf, but it’s not very common. Indonesia is probably your best bet, close to Thailand and great surf, also has the legendary G-Land.

[sbk]

We do get big waves on Koh Phangan sometimes but the water is so shallow you wouldn't be able to surf.

I've heard Sri Lanka has great surfing!

[Surfing Spleen]

Yes, Indonesia pumps, as does the Philippines in certain locations (San Miguel, etc.). Samet, huh? I'll have to continue my research, I know paradise is out there somewhere but it can't be paradise if there aren't surfable waves.

Thanks mahk mahk for the info.

Aloha,

Spleen

[Nat]

Hey Spleen

If you like indo surf then samet won't cut it - unfortunately this paradise just doesn't have the sort of waves hardcore surfers like . However check it out, as life and happiness is all about compromise

[Padkapow Guy]

I've heard that there is no surfing (I mean real surfing, not "wind" surfing, etc.) in Thailand, is that true? If there were surfable waves in Thailand I'd retire there tomorrow.

Aloha,

Spleen

Spleen

I just read this on the net. I don't know anything about surfing or if the people who wrote this know anything about surfing, but I thought it might interest you.

Hang ten! (not sure what that means but heard it on tv.surfer talk)

Liam Sing Beach is about 20 minutes north ( via tuk tuk ) of Patong Si lies at the foot of a 100 foot cliff at end of a 400 yard steep trail through tropical forest. (excuse me, but, "WOW"!) The beach is wide & the sand beautiful. The waves are "killer dude", similar to Makapu on Oahu's East coast for you surfer types ( better than Sandy Beach but not the North Shore,

here is the link

http://www.csmngt.com/thai_beaches.htm

[charleyboy]

Nai Han beach on the southern coast of Phuket offers some nice waves. It's a small bay and can be dangerous, due to the riptides.

Probably the best waves I have ever seen in Thailand.

Take a look, especially from September to November.

Tony.

[Surfing Spleen]

Good info, thanks. In Taiwan, the Philippines, and other places I've been told things like, "Oh don't surf there, the waves are too big" or "no, nobody surfs there" or "it's too dangerous" only to find killer waves. The fact that nobody surfs there can actually be a good thing and often surfers will not be willing to spread the word about a good surf spot for fear of it becoming crowded, which I doubt will be a problem for Thai beaches anytime in the near future.

Please let me know of any even remote possibilities because I'll never know if a spot is in fact surfable until I go there myself or hear from someone who has surfed there, so the more input I get the more places I can check out. You may not think the spot is surfable but it may in fact be good, particularly certain times of the year.

By the way, did you know that the latest & greatest thing in surfboards, so-called "epoxy boards" (as opposed to fibreglass boards) are manufactured in Thailand?

Aloha,

Spleen

[msr]

I would like to know if the beaches by Monkey mountain have enough waves for fun bod boarding ? Also is the water clean around Hua Hin or is there a lot of poullution from ships industry etc?

THanks.

[pumper]

the andaman sea / indian ocean coast of thailand vs the Gulf of Thailand .. not same same

anyway ..

I've enjoyed 1m fairly steep swells at Laem Sing Phuket

Phuket is 'protected' by northern sumatra.

I've seen pictures of 2.5m swells at laem sing.

indian ocean swells

http://www.stormsurf.com/page2/links/indiwam.shtml

[Moonfruit]

Phuket has a pretty small but interesting surfing community, and even a surf comp once a year at Patong.

the majority of the guys hit Kata Yai beah for about 3 months a year, but there are for sure a few places that a dedicated surfer could find along the west coast.

You wont be surfing all year, and you wont be surfing much quality in the way of waves, but if you just wanna get down the beach with your board then it might suit you. for a serious surfer, its not gonna offer anything challenging enough for you to stay there year round.

[khall64au]

Good info, thanks. In Taiwan, the Philippines, and other places I've been told things like, "Oh don't surf there, the waves are too big" or "no, nobody surfs there" or "it's too dangerous" only to find killer waves. The fact that nobody surfs there can actually be a good thing and often surfers will not be willing to spread the word about a good surf spot for fear of it becoming crowded, which I doubt will be a problem for Thai beaches anytime in the near future.

Please let me know of any even remote possibilities because I'll never know if a spot is in fact surfable until I go there myself or hear from someone who has surfed there, so the more input I get the more places I can check out. You may not think the spot is surfable but it may in fact be good, particularly certain times of the year.

By the way, did you know that the latest & greatest thing in surfboards, so-called "epoxy boards" (as opposed to fibreglass boards) are manufactured in Thailand?

Aloha,

Spleen

There ARE waves in Thailand: www.saltwater-dreaming.com

Phuket - May to Dec- and surf comps (Surin, Kalim, Kata, Nai Harn) too: www.one2go-magazine.com/specialfeature/specialfeature_september.htm

[meatgrowler]

I've heard that there is no surfing (I mean real surfing, not "wind" surfing, etc.) in Thailand, is that true? If there were surfable waves in Thailand I'd retire there tomorrow.

Aloha,

Spleen

Ive seen thai dudes ride waves off chaweng beach,koh samui at certain times of the year......some looked pretty good....reckon ill get me 50ft malibu out and show em whos boss........

[tropo]

The east coast of the Philippines is an amazing surfing destination. Very wild with thousands of miles of unobstructed Pacific swells hitting the shores.