JoneL Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 (edited) Hi! I have been reading about Pattaya and it's beaches. And I ended to choose between these 3 beaches; Kata Beach, Karon beach or Nai harn beach.... Anyway, any idea what beach is the best choise for July? I mean the most save (sheltered) place to swim? I did read that Nai Harn Beach is not good to swim at all in July So maybe that is not for me.... So how is Kata Beach or Karon Beach? Are they more save to swim in July? I don't know about Patong beach... Is that save to swim in July? I just know that Patong is very busy place with plenty of things to do... Edited November 20, 2006 by JoneL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaigerd Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Are u talking(asking) about Pattaya or Phuket Don't confuse the taxi driver in Pattaya:" Please bring me to Kata beach!" It'll be very long ride....... Gerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoneL Posted November 20, 2006 Author Share Posted November 20, 2006 Are u talking(asking) about Pattaya or Phuket Don't confuse the taxi driver in Pattaya:" Please bring me to Kata beach!" It'll be very long ride....... Gerd Upps... My bad PHUKET, not Pattaya...sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chantal Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Hi Jonel Unfortunately none of these beaches are suitable for swimming during July. The red flags are out then, very strong rip currents although great for surfing if you are keen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calibanjr. Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Paradise Beach, between Patong and Karon. Long winding dead-end road to medium sized cove. You can rent kayaks, swim, massage, gin khao, just on a very small scale. You can stay in Patong (loud, but cheap) or Karon, (less cheap, a lot quieter). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasi Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 All those beaches have strong surf in july. A nice place for swimming is Tri Trang beach near Patong. You need to got during high tide as it can be rocky other times Check tide tables on the Phuket Gazette site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoneL Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 All those beaches have strong surf in july.A nice place for swimming is Tri Trang beach near Patong. You need to got during high tide as it can be rocky other times Check tide tables on the Phuket Gazette site Hmm... How about the southern Chalong Bay/Cape Panwa area? Is that sheltered from the waves/more save to swim? Any comments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chantal Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Sorry, Chalong Bay and Cape Panwa areas are not ideal for swimming all year round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoneL Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 Sorry, Chalong Bay and Cape Panwa areas are not ideal for swimming all year round. Oh... Ok. You mean the waves are too strong even in this (Chalong Bay/Cape Panwa) area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Burr Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Sorry, Chalong Bay and Cape Panwa areas are not ideal for swimming all year round. Oh... Ok. You mean the waves are too strong even in this (Chalong Bay/Cape Panwa) area? No. All the east coast beaches have sand to the high-water mark only. Below this is mud. The mud is the result of offshore tin dredging that was done before Phuket became a tourist destination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoneL Posted November 22, 2006 Author Share Posted November 22, 2006 Sorry, Chalong Bay and Cape Panwa areas are not ideal for swimming all year round. Oh... Ok. You mean the waves are too strong even in this (Chalong Bay/Cape Panwa) area? No. All the east coast beaches have sand to the high-water mark only. Below this is mud. The mud is the result of offshore tin dredging that was done before Phuket became a tourist destination. Oh...Mud...that doesn't sound so nice... So the water isn't so clear/blue in Cape Panwa/Chalong Bay area? But high-water mark? What is that? I have no idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markg Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 You can swim perfectly safely all year round at Ao Yon which is opposite Chalong bay. But there isnt anything there apart from beautiful unspoilt beaches. There are no chairs, or shops, or preeeeeety girls to look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khall64au Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 July? Nai Harn ... surfs up, baby!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoneL Posted November 23, 2006 Author Share Posted November 23, 2006 You can swim perfectly safely all year round at Ao Yon which is opposite Chalong bay.But there isnt anything there apart from beautiful unspoilt beaches. There are no chairs, or shops, or preeeeeety girls to look at. Ao Yon, is that same as Yon Bay? If yes, it seems to be quite near to Phuket Town? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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