Clear water, light blue. Sometimes a little dirty. Lagoon spot protected by a reef in upwind direction. Spot excellent for beginners, since it is possible to stand everywhere. Few small reef waves out the back and if you kite up-wind (NE) very uncrowded even in high season.
Nice landscaped beach, sometimes a little dirty due to onshore conditions! Rocks at the reef and on the right side, lots of space to launch next to the beach cafe on the grass.
Season starts around mid-late November and ends in March/April. The wind blows not very consistent, but it's a really nice spot. When it does blow (10-12m) it's really good fun.
Plane from Bangkok to Koh Samui. Taxi from Samui Airport to Samui Orchid Resort. The hotel is directly on the Kitebeach. Nearest town is Lamai Beach (10 minutes from Kitebeach by Motorbike). Beach is at the Hua Thanon beach.
09-03-24 Unknown: true ... but you can launch just up from the kite-school in front of this new resort called 'Z' for free ... and if you kite upwind you keep away from the kite-school guys ... strange, the kite-school guys are REALLY friendly to beginners !
06-03-08 tome garreau: not really a nice place to be...unfriendly crew,private spot...you have to pay if you want kite there
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