Kata Beach surf break

Kata Beach surfForecast / Phuket / Thailand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 26 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
30.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kata Beach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Kata Beach in the next 16 days are 0.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (+07) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 28th May)0.5ft (0.2m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 76mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
W
7
1.4
W
7
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
15
0.2
WSW
18
1.7
W
7
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
16
2.2
W
7
2
W
8
2.2
W
8
2.3
W
8
2.3
W
8
2.3
W
8
2.2
W
8
2.4
W
8
2.4
W
8
2.3
W
9
2.1
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
26
26
25
23
30
0
25
25
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
35
WNW
25
WNW
25
W
20
W
25
W
25
W
25
W
35
W
35
W
25
WSW
40
WSW
35
W
40
W
35
W
30
W
35
W
35
W
35
W
35
WSW
35
W
35
W
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:04PM1.57m
7:43AM1.78m
7:55PM1.60m
8:21AM1.88m
8:37PM1.64m
8:55AM1.96m
9:15PM1.68m
9:28AM2.02m
9:50PM1.71m
10:00AM2.06m
10:24PM1.72m
10:33AM2.07m
10:58PM1.71m
Low Tide
1:09PM0.69m
1:15AM0.51m
2:00PM0.58m
1:57AM0.48m
2:41PM0.48m
2:34AM0.44m
3:17PM0.39m
3:08AM0.41m
3:52PM0.33m
3:42AM0.39m
4:25PM0.30m
4:15AM0.39m
4:58PM0.29m
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<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
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6:38
6:38
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
3
8
17
4
10
7
13
8
12
8
5
17
2
3
8
4
6
8
Temp °C
27
28
28
29
29
29
28
28
28
28
26
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
29
28
28
26
28
28
30
30
31
29
27
28
29
24
27
26
27
27
27
27
28
28
27
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
17
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
15
0.2
WSW
18
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
16
2
W
9
2.1
W
9
Energy kJ
4
5
26
26
25
23
30
25
25
600
716
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
17
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
20
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
6
3
3
8
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
W
7
1.4
W
7
1.3
W
6
1.4
W
6
1.3
W
6
1.3
W
6
1.5
W
7
1.7
W
7
1.9
W
7
1.8
W
7
2.2
W
7
2
W
8
2.2
W
8
2.3
W
8
2.3
W
8
2.3
W
8
2.2
W
8
2.4
W
8
2.4
W
8
2.3
W
9
Energy kJ
381
184
137
153
124
128
196
266
389
324
440
451
538
636
604
642
597
765
809
809
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
1
1
4
4
4
4
2
3
4
4
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
Distance (km)
787
641
787
1
1
641
640
641
640
19
641
640
640
641
19
640
641
641
640
641
641
Best forecast wave conditions in Phuket
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Thailand
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
6
7
9
6
9
7
6
5
5
5
4
7
7
4
7
4
4
4
4
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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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