Koh Samui / Samui Orchid Kitebeach

Koh Samui / Samui Orchid Kitebeach is a kiteboarding spot near Samui Airport in Thailand, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, E wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April.

About Koh Samui / Samui Orchid Kitebeach

Clear water, light blue. Sometimes a little dirty. Lagoon spot protected by a reef in upwind direction. Spot excellent for beginners, since it is possible to stand everywhere. Few small reef waves out the back and if you kite up-wind (N, NE) very uncrowded even in high season with a nice, small wave. No problem if something breaks as side onshore winds bring you back to the beach.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Koh Samui / Samui Orchid Kitebeach?

The best time to kite Koh Samui / Samui Orchid Kitebeach is January, February, March, April, when the NE, E wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Koh Samui / Samui Orchid Kitebeach offers open ocean conditions with NE, E wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Koh Samui / Samui Orchid Kitebeach?

Plane from Bangkok to Koh Samui. Taxi from Samui Airport to Samui Orchid Resort. The hotel is directly on the Kitebeach. Nearest town is Lamai Beach (10 minutes from Kitebeach by Motorbike). Beach is at the Hua Thanon beach.

Hazards at Koh Samui / Samui Orchid Kitebeach

Reefs.

Where can I take kite lessons near Koh Samui / Samui Orchid Kitebeach?

6 kite schools operate in Thailand. See kite schools in Thailand →

Other kite spots near Koh Samui / Samui Orchid Kitebeach

• Nahai Beach · <1 km · Samui International (USM)
• Koh Samui / Hua Thanon · <1 km · Samui Airport
• Koh Samui / Lamai Beach · 6 km · Samui Airport
• Koh Samui / Thong Krut Bay · 8 km · Samui Airport
• Koh Samui / Taling Ngam Beach · 10 km · Samui Airport
• Koh Samui / Chaweng Beach · 11 km · Samui Airport

Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.