Koh Phangan (Chaloklum / Ban Tai)
Also known as: Chaloklum, Ban Tai
Tropical island bays, palms and hills; scenic Chaloklum fishing village
Wind & season
Wind, water and season at this Surat Thani (Gulf island), Thailand spot - what to expect and when to come.
NE Nov to Dec at Chaloklum (flat reef), SE Jan to Apr at Thong Sala/Ban Tai (strongest Feb-Mar), weaker SW May to Sep
NE then SE monsoon; SE season most reliable, up to about 75 percent windy days
SE season up to 75% windy days Feb-Mar; NE window only 3-8 weeks
Jan to Apr (SE wind); Feb-Mar strongest
Moderate; lower tides more frequent in SW season
Short unreliable NE window; SW season storm-driven gusty wind and rain; lighter days 9-14 kt
The water
Flat to mixed
Wide flat shallow lagoon at Ban Tai; Chaloklum deeper, more advanced
28-30 C (est)
None; boardshorts and lycra
Skill & group fit
Beginner to advanced
2 (easy) Ban Tai; 3 (moderate) Chaloklum
Beginners at Ban Tai lagoon; advanced or NE-season riders shift north to Chaloklum
Good; schools follow the wind between south and north shores
Getting there & schools
Ban Tai lagoon walk-on launch; Chaloklum bay in the north for NE wind
Ferry from Koh Samui or Surat Thani; island taxi and scooter between spots
Kite Club Koh Phangan, Accrokite IKO, KBA; schools relocate north to south with wind
Bungalows, resorts, cafes, bars; school gear and storage
Full Moon Party, yoga, waterfalls, snorkeling, viewpoints
Moderate; relaxed island scene, no localism
Permits & safety
None documented
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Chaloklum reef and boats; lagoon obstacles; boat traffic; less beginner-friendly at Chaloklum
Confirm. with school
Koh Phangan Hospital; tourist police 1155; emergency 191
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand wind-sport spot report. Coordinates are approximate.