Nang Thong Beach
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Nang Thong isn't a fantastic break but can have a surfable wave when everywhere else is blown out.
Atmosphere:
Although it's the nearest break to town there is rarely anyone in the water. The mountains of the national park make a great backdrop.
Additional Info:
Park either on the north or south side of the beacon rock to check the wave. Usually one side is working better than the other depending on the swell direction and sand banks. Nang Thong works best on a westerly windswell and is more sheltered from the prevailing SW monsoon winds than other breaks in the area. A decent righthander breaks off the south side of the rock on a low tide.
Location
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Take the small road beside Nang Thong Supermarket in the center of Khao Lak down to the beach (aprox 250m). Waves break either side of a rocky outcrop with a large beacon.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Ordinary |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | East |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 3ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
0.21 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
6.90 miles away
| Direction: | Don't know |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |