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Kata Beach surfForecast / Phuket / Thailand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 01 May 2026 +07Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
31.3° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kata Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Kata Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kata Beach in the next 16 days are 0.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+07) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 6th May) | 1ft (0.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 6th May) | 1ft (0.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 6th May) | 1ft (0.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kata Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu night, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | NW 3 | WSW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | W 21 | W 20 | NW 3 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 18 | |
24 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 30 | 26 | 50 | 48 | 21 | 21 | 31 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | |
High Tide | 9:56AM2.14m | 10:11PM1.90m | 10:23AM2.17m | 10:41PM1.88m | 10:51AM2.16m | 11:10PM1.83m | 11:20AM2.11m | 11:40PM1.75m | 11:50AM2.03m | 00:11AM1.66m | 12:21PM1.93m | 00:45AM1.55m | 12:58PM1.82m | 1:27AM1.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:12PM0.20m | 4:09AM0.22m | 4:41PM0.18m | 4:36AM0.25m | 5:11PM0.20m | 5:04AM0.31m | 5:41PM0.26m | 5:32AM0.38m | 6:13PM0.35m | 6:02AM0.47m | 6:48PM0.46m | 6:34AM0.58m | 7:30PM0.57m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — |
— | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 11 | |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
33 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | WSW 4 | NW 4 | W 12 | W 13 | NW 4 | W 19 | WSW 18 | NW 4 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | NNW 4 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 |
 kJ | 24 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 30 | 4 | 50 | 48 | 2 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | W 13 | — | — | W 21 | W 20 | W 13 | W 6 | WSW 16 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 15 | NW 4 | WSW 18 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | — | 9 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 3 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | W 13 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 21 | W 20 | W 19 | W 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | ENE 2 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | WSW 7 | NW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 | — | 2 | 6 | — | 5 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 3 | — | 4 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 92 | 641 | 92 | 111 | 641 | 725 | 640 | 641 | 111 | 640 | 641 | 640 | 92 | 641 | 18 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 641 | 0 |
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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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