Kata Beach in Phuket is the island's classic surf beach, with dependable west-coast beach-break waves during the monsoon season. The beach works at all tides and usually does best when a southwest pulse arrives on a clean shore. Lefts and rights can both show when the sandbanks are cooperating. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Kata Beach in Phuket.
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Kata is the most obvious Phuket surf beach when you want easy access and the broadest range of conditions. The south end and nearby reef setups can shape the waves, but the beach itself is the main anchor.
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The south end and nearby reef setups can shape the waves, but the beach itself is the main anchor.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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