Chaungtha Beach Burma - Brother sister twin pagoda
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wet season is mosquito season
Atmosphere:
There are no roads past this point - you could push further if you had a horse
Additional Info:
A long board would be best June - August Indo swell season - Ox Carts gets more swell as it faces a better direction.
Location
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22hr ferry or 5hr bus trip to Pathien then 2.5hr bus trip (47 miles) over mountains to Chaungtha Beach (gravel road). Go to north end of beach then 4km walk along beach, at end of second bay is the surf break off the golden pagoda.
| Walk | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (coral) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Ordinary |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | 6ft-8ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Ox Carts - Ngwe Saung Beach
10.14 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |