Kata Beach
The teaching wave of Phuket and the reason the island's surf scene sits here. Sandbanks steepen even a 2-3 foot monsoon swell into something with a bit of shape, and boards can be rented on the sand. Every school in the region works this beach.
Live conditions
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A genuine Level 1 wave in warm water: sand bottom, no reef, nothing to hit. The two things to watch are the jet skis, which share the bay, and a drop-in that can steepen unexpectedly on the bigger sets.
Hazards
- jet skis
- rip currents
- steep drop-in
How this spot is sourced
Cross-checked against 4 sources, last checked September 2026.