3. Kata Beach Overview By far the most popular surfing beach in Phuket. Also offers the most consistently surfable waves on the island. Picks up most swell directions. Rental boards and lessons are available from numerous surf shops at the South end. Can be quite crowded but there are plenty of waves to go around.
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Description Beach break with largest waves at the main break on the South end, getting progressively smaller as you move North
Size Surfable from 2 feet up. Usually closes out above 7 feet but corners can usually be found if your lucky. Kata Beach หาดกะตะ
Direction Right and left peaks Tide Best on mid tide. High tide tends to be fat and low
tide usually closes out but it can be fantastic on all tides in the right conditions.
Wind Fairly exposed to onshore winds. Headland at South end can provide some shelter
Tip If you want to avoid the crowd try the peak 200
meters North of the main break. It can be just as good if not better.
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