Bamboo Island
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Stay for a few days or a week in September or October
Atmosphere:
Friendly locals. 30 people live on the whole island
Additional Info:
Has 1 or 2 shipwrecks close to shore. Go in the rainy season when there are monsoon swells. Choppy but fun. Water is always warm, boardies only. The rainy season, between June and October, average 81-95°F (27-35°C) is the best time.
Location
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It's a 4 hour drive south from the capital Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville. Once in Sihanoukville take a boat to Bamboo Island which usually takes 25-30 minutes depending on how good your boat is. Once there, take your board on a 10 minute walk on the dirt track to a beach with a shipwreck or two, a few bungalows and a snack bar. Stay for a week, no point going for a day.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Unknown |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
None
Videos
None