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Najomtien is a kiteboarding spot near Bangkok in Thailand, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW, NW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, July, August, November, December.
| Country | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Bangkok |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SW, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | January, February, March, July, August, November, December |
| Coordinates | 12.8417, 100.9043 |
About Najomtien
Tide not a factor, no waves. Flat or choppy. Shallow (>100m) between February to September. No rocks, reefs or corals.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Najomtien?
The best time to kite Najomtien is January, February, March, July, August, November, December, when the SW, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Najomtien offers open ocean conditions with SW, NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Najomtien?
Arrange transportation from Bangkok to Pattaya (many alternatives from the USD 2 equivalent public bus to a private taxi from the airport for anywhere from $20 to $40 one way). Pattaya is approximately 150 km (about 2 1/2 hours) from Bangkok on Sukhumvit. The Blue Lagoon is located at Sukhumvit 155, look for a large blue sign with white print. Huge building at the beach.
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6 kite schools operate in Thailand. See kite schools in Thailand →
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.