KiteGlobePhuket / Karon Beach
📍 Phuket, Thailand · Kiteboarding spot
Phuket / Karon Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Phuket in Thailand, with open ocean conditions, best ridden in January, February, March.
| Country | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Phuket |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best months | January, February, March |
| Coordinates | 7.8442, 98.2933 |
About Phuket / Karon Beach
At rising tide, a strong current is observed at Karon Beach, as well as waves breaking on the beach in low season but is OK in high season. At high tide, like in many places in Thailand, the sea becomes very deep at a couple of meters from the shore only. At low tide, the bottom of the sea is flatter.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Phuket / Karon Beach?
The best time to kite Phuket / Karon Beach is January, February, March.
How do I get to Phuket / Karon Beach?
Phuket Airport. Southeast of Phuket.
Hazards at Phuket / Karon Beach
Currents.
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6 kite schools operate in Thailand. See kite schools in Thailand →
Other kite spots near Phuket / Karon Beach
- Phuket / Kata Beach
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- Phuket / Rawai Beach
- Phuket / Bang Tao Beach
- Phuket / Nai Yang Beach
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.