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Phuket / Friendship Beach

📍 Phuket, Thailand · Kiteboarding spot

Phuket / Friendship Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Phuket in Thailand, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, E wind, best ridden in January, February, March, November, December.

CountryThailand
Nearest townPhuket
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionNE, E
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, November, December
Coordinates7.7985, 98.3370

About Phuket / Friendship Beach

Mostly flat water with some chop.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Phuket / Friendship Beach?

The best time to kite Phuket / Friendship Beach is January, February, March, November, December, when the NE, E wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Phuket / Friendship Beach offers open ocean conditions with NE, E wind, launching from ocean.

How do I get to Phuket / Friendship Beach?

From the Chalong traffic circle, head south along the main road. Just before the road curves to the right up a hill, exit onto the small road on the left. There is a small sign reading "Friendship Beach" but it can be easy to miss. Follow the road for a short distance and you will find a parking area on the right. Access the beach by walking through the resort and restaurant area.

Hazards at Phuket / Friendship Beach

Ships.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Phuket / Friendship Beach?

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.