Kata Beach surf break

Kata Beach surfForecast / Phuket / Thailand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 21 May 2026 +07
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Kata Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kata Beach sea temperature is
31.0° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kata Beach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Kata Beach in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (+07) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 25th May)5ft (1.5m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kata Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
15
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
14
1.2
W
7
1.5
W
6
1
WSW
7
1.4
W
7
1.4
W
8
0.9
W
8
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
47
47
43
42
43
42
20
20
20
19
0
160
105
0
0
0
11
11
26
25
23
Wind (km/h)
20
W
20
WSW
20
W
20
W
30
W
15
WNW
25
W
25
WSW
20
W
20
WSW
30
W
25
W
20
WNW
20
W
25
W
20
WSW
25
W
30
WSW
25
WSW
25
W
25
WSW
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:18PM2.02m
2:07AM1.58m
2:15PM1.85m
3:19AM1.50m
3:24PM1.70m
4:42AM1.49m
4:43PM1.60m
5:59AM1.56m
6:00PM1.56m
6:57AM1.67m
7:04PM1.57m
7:43AM1.78m
7:55PM1.60m
Low Tide
7:57PM0.34m
7:53AM0.62m
9:00PM0.46m
9:05AM0.76m
10:12PM0.54m
10:34AM0.82m
11:24PM0.56m
12:01PM0.78m
00:26AM0.54m
1:09PM0.69m
1:15AM0.51m
2:00PM0.58m
1:57AM0.48m
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:38
6:38
6:38
6:38
6
2
7
1
4
5
1
2
11
5
19
4
3
4
2
3
1
1
Temp °C
29
28
28
29
28
28
29
29
28
28
28
28
27
28
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
31
29
30
30
27
30
29
29
27
30
28
29
28
29
30
30
29
29
30
30
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
7
1.3
W
7
1.2
W
7
1.3
W
7
1.4
W
7
1.2
W
8
1.3
W
7
1.3
W
7
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.6
W
9
1.6
W
7
0.5
W
9
0.1
W
15
0.9
W
8
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SW
16
1.4
W
7
1.2
W
8
1.2
W
8
Energy kJ
128
149
131
167
199
159
178
183
20
19
59
247
45
4
109
11
11
206
159
163
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
15
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
13
0.2
WSW
16
0.4
W
9
0.2
WSW
15
Energy kJ
47
47
43
42
43
42
20
20
5
4
4
6
6
3
3
26
27
23
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
13
0.2
WSW
16
0.1
W
20
Energy kJ
6
3
25
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
7
0.7
W
7
0.7
W
8
1.3
W
7
1.4
W
8
1.2
W
7
1.5
W
6
1
WSW
7
1.4
W
7
1.4
W
8
1.1
W
6
1.4
W
7
1.4
W
7
0.9
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.8
W
8
Energy kJ
62
47
55
183
217
143
160
105
210
240
89
195
184
100
80
76
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
4
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1
19
1
1
641
1
1
19
1
19
19
802
787
1
1
1
1
640
19
19
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Phuket
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Thailand
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
6
5
7
8
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
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Information about the Kata Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kata Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kata Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kata Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kata Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kata Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Kata Beach is 5 km (3 miles) from the city of Ban Chalong. If you plan a holiday in Phuket, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ban Chalong. Ban Chalong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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