Windsurfing in Phuket

Windsurfing in Phuket

In recent times, windsurfing has become one of the most popular water sports in Phuket and can be practiced in 8 of the 16 beaches on the west coast of the island. Of these, the Patong Beach, Bang Tao Beach and Kata Beach are the most popular for windsurfing.

Windsurfing is a sport that requires skill and agility apart from mental and physical strength. The dry season from November to May is considered the ideal time for windsurfing in Phuket because during this time the wind is steady and the sea remains calm. Every year, Phuket holds the Phuket international surfing contest in mid-September. People are advised to refrain from Windsurfing in Phuket during mid-May to end of October when the southwestern monsoon blows from India across the Andaman Sea, creating heavy seas.

Windsurfing equipments can be rented from famous resorts or local shops on the beaches. Boards may be rented by the hour, half-day, full-day or a week. Training sessions for beginners are also available at Phuket's beaches. Patong Beach has many windsurfing shops at the beachfront with some of them offering excellent services.
Windsurfing in Phuket promises to be an extremely thrilling experience for windsurfing enthusiasts as well as for beginners.

Book Phuket hotels now