Ko Samet
Edit SpotAbout
this spot works only during dry season when swell orientation is E / SE.
do not expect a high quality surf but for the beauty of water, it is worth to try.
check this website for swell info : www.tmd.go.th
Atmosphere:
another peaceful island in Thailand.
can be crowded on WE ( but no surfers )
cheap accomodation and food, nice people, a lotof foreigners.
Additional Info:
along the east coast of Samet , you will find plenty of beach breaks ( Ao Pai, Sai Kaew, etc..)
White sand , crystal water, beautiful landscape.
Small waves ( max.4/5 feet ), but quite Ok. better for Bodyboarders.
Location
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2 hours driving from Bangkok to Rayong ( east coast ) then half an hour to Ban Phe ( village ) pier , after half an hour boat to Samet Island, finally 1/4 hour by shared taxi ( songtaew ) to East coast beaches ( samet is a natural reserve park , entrance fee is 200 THB , approx 5 USD )
| Walk | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Public access | No |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Powerless |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest, West |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthEast, East |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Man-made danger (buoys etc..)
Videos
None
Nearby spots
3.60 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |