Phuket is not considered as a surfing destination, people more noticed the island for its night life, white sandy beaches and island hoping activities. But it doesnt mean they cannot surf in Phuket, there are plenty of nice beaches here with quite smooth fun barrell waves that we can ride on! Surfing have been developing rapidly in Phuket for the last 10 years, more surf communities have been established, more people coming to surf and lots of surfing competition these days.From the south to north, there are Kata, Karon, Patong, Kalim, Kamala and Surin beach that normally have perfect waves -- especially when the low tide. Kata beach attracting more people as well as Karon beach, more people surf there.
My favorite spot is Kamala Beach, located only 10 minutes by motorbike from Thavorn Beach Village and Spa, this is the best surf spot for me eventhough the swell isn't as consistent as Kata nor Karon. I like it because less people surf here, and i went there almost every weekend -- when we've spent our 6 weeks training in Thavorn Beach Village. Usually just some of the locals been surfing there with me and they are ripping! i've learned much from them. In the morning, when the tide is high the swell typically bigger but closed out, good waves coming usually in the afternoon and during low tide and that was the best time for me to surf! plus, watching the picturesque sun setting down at the horizon on my board, just perfect!
I rented the surfboard for about 100Baht/hour, His name is Mek, the local surfer which i usually rented the board from and we were becoming very good friends since the first time i met him. Mek also introduced me with other surfers from "Kamala Go Surfing" community which was just as nice as him.Besides surf board rental, he's running a small reggae bar and a trees bungalow as well! trees bungalow?? yup, he's now constructing a comfortable wooden bungalow on a tree! --like a tree house -- cool isn't it? simply beautiful. Hes using the materials from surrounding local resources and they're working together to build it
one thing that i learned from my surfing experiences, respect the ocean and for sure the locals! that is what surfing is all about. keep on paddling! :)
