E-Foil · Koh Samui
Stand on a board that lifts off the water and glides almost silently, powered by a small electric motor. No wind, no waves and no surfing experience needed.
3 hours · Private
฿10,000
฿2,000 less than three separate 1-hour experiences
Time to practise at your own pace, build confidence and work towards controlled flight.
See the experience ↓What is e-foiling?
An e-foil is not an electric surfboard that stays on the surface. Once you reach enough speed, the hydrofoil lifts the whole board above the water, and the ride goes quiet and smooth.
An e-foil is a board with a wing-shaped hydrofoil underneath and a quiet electric motor. A small wireless remote in your hand controls the speed.
As the board picks up speed, water flowing over the foil creates lift, the same way air lifts an aircraft wing. The board rises and you glide above the surface.
The motor does the work, so calm, flat water is ideal. That makes e-foiling a great option on the days when there is no wind for kitesurfing or wingfoil.
You begin lying down, so the first ride is relaxed even if you have never stood on a board. Standing and flying take practice, and no surfing or kitesurfing experience is needed to begin.
Maximum rider weight: 100 kg
Due to the manufacturer's equipment limit, participants must weigh no more than 100 kg.
Flexible sessions
Our 3-hour and 5-hour packages let you enjoy e-foiling at your own pace.
Experiences & prices
Every experience is private and guided by your instructor. Choose a quick taste, a full first lesson, or more time to work towards the feeling of flight.
Visitors who want to keep developing their skills
A more extensive experience for guests who want to ride more and keep improving their technique.
฿15,000
Guests who really want to discover e-foiling
Our recommended experience. Three hours give you the time to practise at a comfortable pace, build real confidence and work towards controlled flight above the water.
฿10,000
Better value: ฿2,000 less than 3 × 1-hour Discovery
We cannot promise you will master e-foiling, but three hours give you far more time to make real progress.
Book the Ultimate Experience
2 hours
More time to enjoy it and build confidence
Two hours to enjoy the ride, grow in confidence and go further than your first session.
ℹ️ Ride the two hours in one go, with a break, or on separate days.
฿7,000
Book
1 hour on the water
A complete first e-foil experience
Our beginner-friendly first experience: a briefing on the beach, then a full hour on the water with your instructor.
฿4,000
Book
30 minutes
Curious beginners who want a quick taste
A short first experience for anyone who wants to feel what riding an electric hydrofoil board is like – before deciding on more.
ℹ️ A short taster – not a complete lesson.
฿2,500
BookAll prices in Thai baht (THB), private instruction. All prices →
How you learn to e-foil
E-foiling feels like nothing else on the water. There is no wind to read and no wave to catch, just a quiet motor, a remote in your hand and a board that slowly starts to rise beneath your feet.
Our e-foil lessons in Koh Samui build that feeling step by step: first lying down, then kneeling, then standing, and only then lifting off. Most of the skill is in staying relaxed and using the remote gently, and your instructor stays with you the whole way.
Stages 01 to 04 are where every guest starts. The Discovery Experience includes about 15 minutes on the beach and 60 minutes on the water.
Stages 05 to 07 come when you are ready. Longer experiences give you more time for them.
Not sure how much time to book?
Three hours give you time to practise at a comfortable pace and work towards flight.
Gallery
Some of our favourite moments on the water, when the sea is calm and the light turns gold. Tap a photo to enlarge it.
Why choose Mahalo Watersports?
8 years on the island and more than 10 years of experience in water sports. We know which water works, and how it changes through the seasons.
Your instructor guides you individually and adapts every step to how you feel on the board.
No experience needed. We start with you lying down and move on only when you are comfortable.
We pick a suitable place for the season and the conditions of the day, then confirm it with you on WhatsApp.
From a 30-minute trial to a 5-hour experience, in one go or spread over several days.
Kitesurfing Samui is run by Mahalo Watersports. You plan everything directly with our team on WhatsApp.
Customer reviews
Read what our customers say on Google and Tripadvisor.
“We came for the experience and left completely hooked — now all I want to do is ride eFoil again and again.”
Олеся Б.· 2026Google review ↗
Seasonal locations
We ride on the side of the island with the better conditions for the season. April can be a transition month – the actual location and schedule depend on the season and the conditions of the day, and we confirm them with you on WhatsApp.
East coast
Koh Samui’s best-known beach on the east coast – a lively tropical setting with long stretches of sand and turquoise water. Our e-foil base during roughly the middle of the year.
E-foil locations guide →
West coast
A quieter beach on the west coast, known for its relaxed atmosphere and sunset views. Our e-foil base during roughly the end and start of the year.
E-foil locations guide →
Arrive 20 minutes early
Please arrive at least 20 minutes before your scheduled lesson to complete payment and any necessary preparations. Your booked lesson time is the scheduled start time, not your arrival time. Late arrival does not extend your lesson.
Seasonal meeting point
The exact meeting point is confirmed individually via WhatsApp. Our spots change with the season and conditions.
Your own transport
Guests are responsible for arranging their own transportation to the confirmed meeting point.
What to expect
Suitable for beginners without any previous surfing, kiteboarding or wakeboarding experience.
Message us on WhatsApp with your preferred date and package. We confirm the place and time, depending on the season and the conditions of the day.
On the beach, your instructor explains the board, the remote, speed control and how to fall safely.
On the water, your instructor stays with you, gives clear tips and helps you move from lying down to kneeling and standing.
How far you get depends on your balance, your confidence and the conditions. Every guest progresses differently.
You do not need to be an athlete, but a comfortable level of fitness helps, because balancing, falling and climbing back onto the board all take energy. Feeling at ease in the water and being able to swim make the experience safer and much more relaxed.
⚖ Maximum rider weight: 100 kg (equipment manufacturer’s limit).
Please tell us before your session about any injuries or health issues.
FAQ
E-foiling means riding an electric hydrofoil board. A quiet electric motor drives the board, and a hydrofoil underneath lifts it above the water as you gain speed. You control the speed with a wireless remote.
Anyone who is comfortable in the water and can swim, and who weighs no more than 100 kg. You do not need to be an athlete, but balancing, falling and climbing back on the board all take some energy. Please tell us about any injuries or health issues before you book.
No. Balance from other sports can help, but it is not required.
In the E-Foil Discovery Experience (฿4,000) you get about 15 minutes of briefing on the beach, then 60 minutes on the water with your instructor. You learn the board, the remote and how to fall safely, then ride lying down and move on to kneeling and standing when you are ready.
You hold a small wireless remote in one hand and use it to control your speed. The main skill is using it gently. Your instructor explains it on the beach and helps you practise it from your very first ride.
We cannot promise either. Some guests stand and try their first lift in the first hour, while others spend it lying and kneeling. It depends on your balance, your confidence and the conditions. Longer experiences give you more time to get there.
Getting started is easier than most people expect, because the motor provides the power and you begin lying down. Standing up and flying smoothly takes practice, and your instructor guides you through each step.
The E-Foil Trial (฿2,500) is a short taster, not a complete lesson. The E-Foil Discovery Experience (฿4,000) gives you a full hour on the water after the beach briefing, with much more time to learn.
Three hours give you time to practise at a comfortable pace and work towards controlled flight. It also costs less than three separate 1-hour experiences (฿10,000 instead of ฿12,000).
Yes. The 3-hour and 5-hour packages can be split across different days, and two sessions in one day are possible with a break in between, depending on the conditions and on equipment and battery availability.
We recommend 1-hour sessions, especially for beginners, because balancing and climbing back on the board is tiring at first. Longer sessions depend on your energy and on equipment and battery availability.
Please ask us first. Each lesson is private, and how many people can ride on the same day or at the same time depends on the equipment and instructors available. Send us your group size and we will tell you what is possible.
No. The electric motor provides the power, and calm, flat water is ideal for learning.
You can e-foil throughout the year. We generally ride at Chaweng on the east coast from April to October and at Lipa Noi on the west coast from November to April, choosing the side of the island with the better conditions. We confirm the place and time for your session on WhatsApp.
Yes. The maximum rider weight is 100 kg, in line with the equipment manufacturer's limit.
Only if you already have real e-foil experience and can ride and handle the equipment safely on your own. See E-Foil Rentals for the requirements. If you are new to the sport, start with a lesson.
Swimwear, sunscreen, drinking water and a towel. A rash guard is useful if you have one.
Send us a message on WhatsApp with your preferred date, the package you like and the number of people. We confirm the place and time with you.
Message us on WhatsApp with your preferred date and package, and we will plan your e-foil session with you.
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