Kite Surfing FAQ

1.When is the best time to come to Thailand for kitesurfing?

Normally the best period is from the beginning of November until the end of April but possibly due to the effects of global warming our low seasons (June, July and August) are getting increasingly good.

2.What conditions do you teach in?

At all our locations we teach in shallow flat water where you can stand everywhere, this makes it enormously faster and easier to learn, our instructors can be standing right next to you just about all the time.We are the only school in Thailand that offers this.

3.What are the average windspeeds at your 3 different locations?  

In Chumpon,{November and December}, windspeeds are usually between 14 and 22 knots with many 18 knot days. In Hua Hin,{March and April}, windspeeds are usually between 12 and 18 knots with many 16 knot days. In Phuket{January,February,July and August} windspeeds are usually between 12 and 18 knots with many 16 knot days.

4.How does the north east monsoon work exactly?

The north east monsoon is the main wind maker in Thailand. Thailand experiences the north east monsoon from the middle of October to the middle of March. The north east monsoon brings strong north easterly winds from China.In the middle or second half of October these north east winds first arrive in the northern part of Thailand. Chumpon is one of the first areas to get it.Areas to the north of Chumpon are too far inside the gulf of Thailand and are too sheltered thus getting less wind. After it's arrival the north east monsoon slowly moves southwards,usually by the middle of December it's full power has reached Phuket and then finally by the beginning or midle of January it reaches Singapore.

5.Does it rain a lot in the north east monsoon?

In October when the north east monsoon first arrives there is widespread rain all over Thailand.In the first half of November Chumpon still experiences some rain showers but these don't last long and most of the time the weather is good.As the monsoon moves southwards it takes the rain with it. The south of Thailand on the east coast from Surat Thani downwards,experiences much heavier rain because the north east wind has covered a long distance crossing the south china sea and has picked up a lot of moisture along the way

6.Does it get cold in the north east monsoon?

In Chumpon in the evenings the temperature goes down to about 20 degrees sometimes,you might want to bring a sweater.During the day it's a very pleasant 28 degrees. In Phuket and Hua Hin it's warm all year round.

7.In March and April it's supposed to be windy in Hua Hin but every time I look at the weather website "windguru" it shows very little wind for Hua Hin during these months.

Weather websites like windguru only show "pressure wind",ie wind that's caused by low presurre and high pressure systems.Windguru does not show "thermal winds",that is wind caused by the heating of the land during the day.Windguru might show only a 4 knot southerly wind while it's really blowing 18 knots. In March and April Hua Hin gets very consistent thermal winds.

8.How many students do you teach per teacher?

We teach a maximum of 2 students per teacher.This way we can closely supervise each student and make the learning process easier,faster and safer. Most other schools teach 4 students per teacher.

9.How long have you had your schools in Thailand?

We opened our schools almost 6 years ago.

10.Do you sell equipment?

We sell the latest CAUTION KITES.

11.Where are your shops?

In Phuket at the cobra shop near Chalong harbour and in Chumpon at the north end of Tung Wa Laen beach at Sea Beach Bungalows resort, for more information please call us at 0810903730 or 0899701797.

12.Do I have to take a whole course or can I do just a few hours of lessons?

We can teach you by the hour.The price for a private lesson,{one teacher,one student},per hour is 1600 baht and for a semi private lesson,{one teacher,2 students}per hour is 1000 baht per person.

13. What kind of accomodation is available at the kitesurfing beach in Chumphon?

There is a variety of accomodation available at Tung Wa laen beach.Along this beach our school is based at a small resort called sea beach bungalows.They have 2 kinds of bungalows available.They have basic bungalows with a double bed,fan and bathroom for 300 baht a night and they have bungalows with airconditioning,tv{thai},fridge,double bed and bathroom for 600 baht a night. Next door to sea beach bungalows is another small resort called sea beach resort,they have larger bungalows with airconditioning,hot water,tv{thai},fridge and a large bathroom,they go for 800 baht a night.Discounts for all bungalows are available for longer term stays. Down Tung Wa Laen beach there are a other bungalow resorts.There is also the 2/3 star cabana resort with facilities such as a swimming pool etc.They also have a number of boats that take people out to the islands for snorkelling or diving trips.

14. Are there any internet cafes at Tung Wa Laen beach?

There are several.There is one high speed internet cafe very near to sea beach bungalows.

15. Can I kitesurf at Tung Wa Laen beach?

At Tung Wa Laen beach the wind is sideshore and the beach is about 2 and a half kilometres long,this gives you plenty of space. 

16. As a complete beginner where can I kitesurf in Chumphon?

We take complete beginners to a bay that's not far from Tung Wa Laen beach,there you have waist deep water making the learning process much easier,faster and safer.

17. Before you were based in Hua Hin in March and April but now you are in Chumpon instead during these months,why is that?

Before we didn't know that Chumpon receives the same thermal winds as Hua Hin does during the months March and April,we only found out this year.

18.What kind of accomodation is available in Phuket?

For information on accomodation please see our other website www.thailandactionadventuresports.com