Bang Saphan Surf Guide

Bang Saphan in Gulf of Thailand is a sheltered beach break that has inconsistent surf. Nov-April (Wet Season) provides best time of year for waves. Offshore winds blow from the north northwest. Windswells are much more common than groundswells and the ideal wave angle is from the south southeast. The beach break provides left and right handers. Good surf at all stages of the tide. An uncrowded break, even when it is working. Hazards include - Rocks.

Bang Saphan Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
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30.8°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Bang Saphan:

The best conditions reported for surf at Bang Saphan occur when a South-southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northwest.

What's the best time of year to surf Bang Saphan (for consistent clean waves)?

januaryBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Bang Saphan with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter  and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 0% of the time in January while 1% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 99% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
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Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
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Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
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Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Bang Saphan Location Map

Interactive Bang Saphan surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Bang Saphan is Hua Hin (Prachuap Khiri Khan) Airport (HHQ) in Thailand, which is 166 km (103 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Bang Saphan is Myeik Airport (MGZ) in Myanmar, 170 km (106 miles) away.

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Bang Saphan Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 02:51 Local Time
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Wave (m)
0.1
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0.1
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Period (s) - 4 4 -
Wind (km/h)
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Swell History at Bang Saphan

Surf stats for Bang Saphan, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Bang Saphan

Wind stats for Bang Saphan, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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