Kalim
Phuket's serious wave: a right-hand reef break north of Patong that holds size when everything else has closed out, hollowing as it runs down the reef. Stormrider's regional guide calls it one of the better breaks on the island when the surf is too big elsewhere.
Live conditions
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Find my Level →Beginner notes
Not a beginner wave under any conditions. The bottom is coral, the reef dries out as the tide drops, and there is a resident crew. Learn at Kata and come here to watch.
Hazards
- shallow coral reef
- exposed rocks at low tide
- localism
How this spot is sourced
Cross-checked against 5 sources from 2 independent lineages, last checked September 2026.
Sources disagree on wave type. Treat that figure as unsettled — we would rather say so than pick one and sound certain.
Two or more independent sources agree on which way it breaks and exact position.