Best Kitesurf Spots
Koh Samui
Two seasonal spots — Nahai Beach (December–April) and Nathon Beach (May–October). Where we ride, when, and why.
2 Seasonal Spots
at a Glance
South coast. E–SE wind December–April, most consistent January–March. Main season, best for beginners.
West coast, next to Nathon town and pier. SW monsoon May–October, more variable, afternoons usually best.
Nahai Beach
South Coast
Season: December–April (E–SE wind, typically 12–20 knots). Most consistent and strongest January–March.
Beach: A quiet sandy beach of about 2 km with shallow, flat water, running south from Hua Thanon village next to The Ocean Resort. Water temperature 27–30°C — no wetsuit needed.
Wind direction: Northeast in December, turning south-east during January and holding until the end of April.
What's here: From December to April the whole club is based at Nahai — lessons, rental, storage, e-foil, kayak and SUP. Hua Thanon village is next to the beach, and Lamai (restaurants and accommodation for every budget) is 10–15 minutes away by car.
Access: About 35–40 minutes by car from Samui Airport. Approx. 9.4312°N, 100.0193°E — Google Maps.
Nathon Beach
West Coast
Season: May–October (SW monsoon, typically 10–18 knots). More variable than the Nahai season.
Location: Next to Nathon, Koh Samui's administrative town with the main ferry pier for car and passenger ferries from Donsak (Surat Thani).
Wind direction: Southwest. Afternoons are usually best.
What's here: From May to October all our lessons, rentals and water activities run at Nathon. On no-wind days we switch to e-foil, kayak and SUP.
Access: About 40 minutes by car from Samui Airport, about 30 minutes from Nahai. Approx. 9.5333°N, 99.9333°E — Google Maps.
| Criteria | Nahai Beach | Nathon Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Best Season | Dec–Apr (peak Jan–Mar) | May–Oct |
| Wind Direction | NE in Dec, SE from late Jan to Apr | SW |
| Typical Wind | 12–20 kts | 10–18 kts |
| Difficulty | All levels · best for beginners | All levels · more variable |
| School on-site | ✅ Dec–Apr | ✅ May–Oct |
Other popular beaches on the island — Chaweng, Bophut (Fisherman's Village) and Maenam — are great for swimming, dining and nightlife. Our school runs its kite, wing foil and water sports sessions only at our two seasonal spots, Nahai Beach and Nathon Beach.
When to Ride Each Spot
Where we ride each month, typical wind and recommended level.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Nahai Beach from December to April, especially January–March when the E–SE wind is most consistent. From May to October beginners learn at Nathon Beach, where the SW wind is more variable.
Almost. We ride Nahai Beach with the E–SE wind from December to April and Nathon Beach with the SW monsoon from May to October. October–November is a transition with lighter, variable wind during the rainy season; on no-wind days we run e-foil, kayak and SUP.
Koh Samui gets two monsoons. The E–SE wind (December–April) blows onto the south coast, so we ride at Nahai. The SW monsoon (May–October) favours the west coast, so the whole club — lessons, rental, storage and activities — moves to Nathon.
Those beaches are popular for swimming, dining and nightlife, but our lessons and rentals run only at Nahai Beach (Dec–Apr) and Nathon Beach (May–Oct). Ask us on WhatsApp about current conditions before riding anywhere else.
From May to October we ride the SW monsoon at Nathon Beach on the west coast. During the October–November transition wind is lighter and less predictable, so many riders switch to wing foil on lighter days or e-foil (no wind needed).
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