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Khao Lak / Nang Thong surfForecast / Andaman Sea / Thailand
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Khao Lak / Nang Thong surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Khao Lak / Nang Thong sea temperature is
31.1° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Khao Lak / Nang Thong this week:
The surf forecast for Khao Lak / Nang Thong over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 2s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Khao Lak / Nang Thong in the next 16 days are 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+07) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 2nd May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 6th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 6th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Khao Lak / Nang Thong over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | |
74 | 74 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 59 | 53 | 152 | 129 | 161 | 141 | 132 | 130 | 80 | 61 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | |
High Tide | 10:09PM2.21m | 10:23AM2.50m | 10:39PM2.18m | 10:51AM2.48m | 11:09PM2.12m | 11:20AM2.41m | 11:39PM2.03m | 11:50AM2.32m | 00:09AM1.92m | 12:22PM2.20m | 00:43AM1.80m | 12:58PM2.07m | 1:24AM1.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:19PM0.23m | 4:17AM0.25m | 4:47PM0.20m | 4:44AM0.26m | 5:16PM0.22m | 5:11AM0.31m | 5:45PM0.28m | 5:38AM0.38m | 6:16PM0.37m | 6:07AM0.48m | 6:49PM0.49m | 6:39AM0.60m | 7:29PM0.62m | 7:18AM0.74m | |||||||
— | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | |
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | 6:37 | |
— | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 12 | — | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 9 | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 |
33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NNW 4 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
74 | 74 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 53 | 152 | 129 | 161 | 141 | 132 | 130 | 62 | 61 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | WNW 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | N 3 | — | W 15 | — | SW 11 | SW 21 | SW 19 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 6 | WSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | 4 | 17 | 59 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 37 | 15 | 80 | 47 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 21 | W 6 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 2 | — | — | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — |
— | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 5 | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 673 | 5 | 674 | 674 | 68 | 674 | 674 | 674 | 673 | 673 | 68 | 0 | 673 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 694 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Khao Lak / Nang Thong Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Khao Lak / Nang Thong provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Khao Lak / Nang Thong can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Khao Lak / Nang Thong 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 (Khao Lak / Nang Thong) 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 Khao Lak / Nang Thong 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.
Khao Lak / Nang Thong is 81 km (50 miles) from Kathu. If you plan a holiday in Andaman Sea, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kathu. Kathu has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












