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The Question
Public Question Asked by George about Phuket
Hello! Could you please tell me what is the best wind season for Phuket? I am a kitesurfer. thank you
Answers (6)
The Best Answer
Answered by Graham Bear MacMillan , Phuket, Thailand
Hello George
Here is a site for you to check for kitesurfing:-
http://www.kitesurfthailand.com/wind/
The best 2 times for kiteboarding in Phuket are :
June, July, August & September
Between 12 & 18 knots (recently we had a week of 25 knots).
November, December, January & February
Between 12 * 18 knots.
Come on over.
Comment by Graham Bear MacMillan from Phuket, Thailand
WE look forward to having you here, when do you think you will visit us for some kitesurfing?
Answered by Hugo Zimmermann , Sattahip, Thailand
Heja George
Read Graham's (local) advice. Nothing to add!
Answered by Karlan , Bangkok, Thailand
Hello George
About December/January/February and July/August/September, are the best times. Kata Beach and Surin Beach my Favorites. But Surin Beach is more dangerous. http://www.extremesportscafe.com/kitesurfing_phuket.html
Answered by Wilfried Giessler , Bangkok, Thailand
The good winds will start in April/May and will last until Oct.
Answered by michael gordon , Phuket, Thailand
My landlord says Dec.
Answered by DeeDee , Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Hello George,
Just additional info after all the answers you have here.
Try to click on http://www.windguru.com/int/
It will give you about the wind around the world ;)
Comment by George from Heraklion, Greece
thank you very much!! I think I'll come! :)
Feb 26, 2010