Khao Lak / Nang Thong Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Andaman Sea, Thailand)

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Khao Lak / Nang Thong Surf Guide

Khao Lak / Nang Thong in Andaman Sea is an exposed beach break that has quite reliable surf. May-Oct (Dry Season) is the optimum time of year for waves. Offshore winds are from the east. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the southwest. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. The location means that it never gets crowded. Watch out for dangerous rips.

Khao Lak / Nang Thong Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Beach	2	fairly consistent	31.2°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Khao Lak / Nang Thong:

The best conditions reported for surf at Khao Lak / Nang Thong occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East.

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16 Day Forecast

What's the best time of year to surf Khao Lak / Nang Thong (for consistent clean waves)?

novemberBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Khao Lak / Nang Thong with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of November. Clean surfable waves are typically found 29% of the time in November while 12% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 59% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

29%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

12%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

59%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Khao Lak / Nang Thong Location Map

Interactive Khao Lak / Nang Thong 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 closest passenger airport to Khao Lak / Nang Thong is Phuket International Airport (HKT) in Thailand, which is 60 km (37 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Khao Lak / Nang Thong is Cha Ian (Nakhon Si Thammarat) Airport (NST), also in Thailand, 189 km (117 miles) away.

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Khao Lak / Nang Thong Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 04:05 Local Time

m, °C	Wednesday 06
ft, °F	4AM	7AM	10AM	1PM
Wave (m)	SW	SW	SW	SW
Period (s)	17	16	16	16
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- off	cross- off	glass	on

What does Khao Lak / Nang Thong look like?

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Credit: Akinori Ichimura Credit: Akinori Ichimura

Tides at Khao Lak / Nang Thong

Current tide and informaton

For Bang Niang Rivermouth, 5 km from Khao Lak / Nang Thong.

Next High Water: 12:22pm | 2.2m

Next Low Water: 06:07am | 0.48m

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Khao Lak / Nang Thong Sea Temperature

A hot and sunny day, feeling like 30.0 °C even after we account for wind, and very warm water temperature (31.2 °C) too at Khao Lak / Nang Thong. Surfers may need a thin summer wetsuit or at least a rash vest to block the UV.

Today, many surfers would wear a summer wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 31.2°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite