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“Aow Yai Beach (Long Beach) on Phayam Island has some very good surf when the ground swell arrives from 210 degrees or more. The break works at most tide levels except very high tide when it closes on the beach. There can be dangerous rips as well.
At the center of the beach, South Star Surf Bar/Surf Koh Phayam, the island's first surf shop, rents surf boards, Stand-up-Paddle boards and body boards. The staff are Thai and very friendly.”
Timbo from CANADA - 02 May 2014
Koh Phayam Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 8 votes and 3 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.9(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 2.4(1: Koh Phayam is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.3(1: Koh Phayam is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Andaman Sea. 5: the best break in Andaman Sea). |
Difficulty Level: 2.2(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Koh Phayam can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 1.3(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Koh Phayam, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.8(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Koh Phayam are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.1(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: Koh Phayam is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 2.1(1: Getting to Koh Phayam requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.6(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.6(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.6(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Koh Phayam for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 2.7(1: Camping at Koh Phayam is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.2(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Koh Phayam is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.1(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.6(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Koh Phayam, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.9(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Koh Phayam where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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