Locations · Koh Samui
Where we ride depends on the season and the wind. Here are our kitesurfing and wingfoil beaches, the areas where you can e-foil and how we choose the spot each day. Mahalo Watersports has taught on Koh Samui since 2018.
Meeting points
After you book, we confirm the meeting point and the time on WhatsApp. The meeting point is where you arrive. The riding area is where the session takes place, and it can change with the wind and the water.
Kitesurfing & wingfoil
Meeting point
Mahalo – Kitesurfing & Wingfoil Meeting Point
Where we meet for kitesurfing and wingfoil sessions. Please confirm the time and place with us before you travel.
Riding area
Nahai Beach in the north-east season, Nathon on the west coast in the west / south-west season. We choose the beach for each day.
E-foil
Meeting point
Mahalo – E-Foil Meeting Point
Where we meet for e-foil sessions. Please confirm the time and place with us before you travel.
Riding area
Calm, sheltered water chosen for the day, for example around Chaweng on the east coast or Lipa Noi on the west coast.
Meeting points may change depending on the season, wind and sea conditions. Please confirm your location with Mahalo before visiting.
Confirm on WhatsAppLoading map… All locations are also listed with Google Maps buttons on this page.
Bar and viewpoint pins help you find each area. The exact place for your session is confirmed on WhatsApp.
Kitesurfing & wingfoil
Where to kitesurf in Koh Samui depends on the wind season. Our kitesurfing beaches are also our wingfoil locations: two beaches on opposite coasts, and we move with the wind.
Our main kitesurfing and wingfoil beach in the north-east season. A mostly sandy bottom, warm water and plenty of space to practise. We run lessons here whenever the wind and the water level allow.
Where we teach kitesurfing and wingfoil when the wind turns west and south-west. The wind here is more variable than in the main season, so we confirm every session on the day. The Google Maps pin (Sunset Viewpoint) marks the area.
The beach and the time are confirmed for each lesson. They depend on the wind, the water level and safety on the day.
E-foil Koh Samui
An e-foil runs on an electric motor and needs no wind, so it is not tied to the kitesurfing seasons. We choose the water for each session:
Calm, sheltered water
Flat water makes riding much easier.
Enough water depth
The hydrofoil needs room under the board.
Wind & waves on the day
We avoid choppy, exposed water.
Safe access
An easy way in and out with the equipment.
Space to ride
Away from boats and swimmers.
Where you are staying
We also consider practical travel time.
Two areas we use often. We confirm the exact place for each session on WhatsApp, depending on the conditions.
Chaweng · east coast
Sheltered water on the east coast, close to our e-foil meeting point. Kevin’s Bar works with Mahalo and makes the area easy to find. One of our regular e-foil areas on suitable days.
Lipa Noi · west coast
A calm option on the west coast, often useful when the east side is choppy. Chill Inn works with Mahalo and makes the beach easy to find.
Koh Samui kite season
December to February is the most reliable time at Nahai Beach. March and April are the end of the main season, June to mid-September is the west coast season at Nathon, and the main season usually starts again in mid-November. May and October are transition months.
☀️ Best time for kitesurfing in Koh Samui: December to February.
Nahai Beach · NE / E
Main season – usually very good.
Nahai Beach · NE / E
Main season – usually very good.
Nahai Beach · E
End of the main season – conditions gradually become less reliable.
Nahai Beach · E
Late north-east / east season. Some years still provide suitable conditions.
No main kite spot · Changing
Transition towards the west / south-west season. Conditions can be variable.
Nathon · W / SW
West / south-west season – more variable than the main north-east season.
Nathon · W / SW
West / south-west wind season.
Nathon · W / SW
West / south-west wind season.
Nathon · W / SW
Final part of the season – usually fading around mid-month.
No main kite spot · Changing
Transition month – generally not recommended for a dedicated kitesurfing trip.
Nahai Beach · NE
The north-east season usually starts around mid-November.
Nahai Beach · NE
Peak season – typically one of the best months for kitesurfing on Koh Samui.
The main north-east season is usually more predictable. The west / south-west season is more variable – the wind can come and go quickly, so flexible dates help.
Typical conditions from Mahalo’s local practice on Koh Samui since 2018. Season dates vary between years – this is not an official meteorological statistic or a forecast for any particular day.
Conditions
The tide matters a lot on Koh Samui, especially for beginners. At Nahai Beach the same area can be shallow and easy to stand in at one time of day and much deeper a few hours later.
The right water depth makes kite control, body dragging and the first board starts easier. That is why we plan each lesson around the tide, the wind direction and the conditions on the day. Starting a little earlier or later can make a big difference.
Local tip
The strongest wind doesn’t always coincide with the best water depth for learning.
If conditions are not suitable, your lesson can be:
We never teach in unsuitable offshore wind. The sea is a natural environment and conditions can change, so we check them before every session.
FAQ
Mahalo teaches at two beaches on opposite coasts. Nahai Beach in Hua Thanon on the south-east coast is our spot in the north-east season, usually mid-November to March. Nathon on the west coast is our spot in the west / south-west season, mainly May to September.
Both sports are taught at the same beaches: Nahai Beach in the north-east season and Nathon in the west / south-west season. We choose the beach for each lesson depending on the wind, the water level and safety.
The main season usually runs from mid-November to March, with the most reliable wind from December to February. A second, more variable season on the west coast runs mainly from May to September. October and the start of November are transition months. Dates vary from year to year.
Sometimes in April, at the end of the north-east season, but it is less reliable than December to February. From June to August, and usually until mid-September, we ride at Nathon on the west coast, where the wind is more variable. Flexible dates help.
E-foiling needs no wind, so we pick calm, sheltered water of suitable depth, for example around Chaweng on the east coast or Lipa Noi on the west coast. Not every beach works, and we confirm the place for each session.
Use the Get directions button for your activity and confirm the location with us on WhatsApp before travelling. The exact meeting point is confirmed individually via WhatsApp.
Yes, especially for beginners. The same area can be shallow and easy to stand in at one time of day and much deeper a few hours later. We plan the lesson time around the tide and the wind.
They are a good starting point, especially from November to March. In the west / south-west season they are often less accurate for a specific beach and hour, so we combine them with local experience and the conditions on the day.
No. Guests are responsible for arranging their own transportation to the confirmed meeting point.
Send us your dates and your activity on WhatsApp. We’ll confirm the right meeting point for you.
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