KiteGlobeKoh Lipe / North Sunrise Beach
Koh Lipe / North Sunrise Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Hat Yai in Thailand, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, E, W, NW wind.
| Country | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hat Yai |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE, E, W, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Coordinates | 6.4956, 99.3072 |
About Koh Lipe / North Sunrise Beach
Strong rips on the left side of Sunrise Beach, depending on the tide. During low tide small reefs can appear on the water surface or a bit below. Some glassplinters are on the beach. Shallow for about 40m.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Koh Lipe / North Sunrise Beach offers open ocean conditions with NE, E, W, NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Koh Lipe / North Sunrise Beach?
Fly from Bangkok to Hat Yai. Public bus or Minibus from Hat Yai to Pak Bara. Ferry from Pak Bara to Koh Lipe. The spot is at the northeast end of the island, to the very north end of the Sunrise Beach. All year ferry and speed boat service to Koh Lipe.
Hazards at Koh Lipe / North Sunrise Beach
Currents, Ships, Reefs, Stakes.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.