Kite-surf Pak Meng Beach

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert Type: Ocean Water type: Shallow, Flat, Small wave Water hazards: Swimmers, Shells Water quality: Clean Infos: It is ridable at high and low tides. There is a sandbank running parallel to the beach which gives flat shallow water on the inside which is ideal for learning and for advanced kiters who want to practice tricks. This sandbar and the curve of the beach allows us to kitesurf from the same location all year round. Beach type & size: Sand - Big Infos: 5 km long white sand beach. Identified hazards: Shells, Trees Beachgoer: January, February, March, April, November, December Wind type: Thermal Wind specificities: Trang consistently has more wind than other kitesufing destinations in Thailand. Pak Nang Beach is ridable all year round. Wind averages 12-25 knots. When the wind in Phuket is barely strong enough to get riding, it will still be blowing in Trang. The wind blows strong from the Northeast from November to April. Wind blows from the Southwest from May to October. Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December Access description: by Car, Bus, Train, Boat - Trang is in southern Thailand about 300 km's south of Phuket and a one hour drive south of Krabi. The provinsial town of Trang is home to friendly Thai people who welcome visitors to the area. Most tourists are still Thai weekenders. Trang is like Phuket 20 years ago, it's still unspoilt by tourism. Specific rules: None Accommodations: Rooms, Camping, School, Shop, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking