Pranburi (Pak Nam Pran)
Also known as: Pak Nam Pran
Long open beach, fishing-village vibe, hills backdrop
Wind & season
Wind, water and season at this Prachuap Khiri Khan (Gulf), Thailand spot - what to expect and when to come.
Oct to May (NE monsoon plus spring thermal)
NE 15-25 kt Dec-Mar; warm S thermal building midday to sunset in spring; side-onshore
High in peak season; spring thermal near-daily
Mid-Feb to early May (S thermal); Dec-Mar NE also strong
Low to moderate
SW monsoon Jun-Sep onshore gusty and inconsistent, rainy; most schools reduce hours
The water
Mixed (flat over sandbanks low tide)
Shallow inshore over long sandy beach; deeper choppy water offshore
25-33 C
None; boardshorts and lycra
Skill & group fit
Beginner to advanced
2 (easy)
Beginners on wide open sand; intermediates and freeriders share the ~7 km beach
Good for groups; quieter and less crowded than Hua Hin, more space
Getting there & schools
~7 km wide sandy Pak Nam Pran beach, walk-on launch
~30 min south of Hua Hin; taxi or van; ~230 km from Bangkok
GoKite Asia, JollyKite, Airstylers Kite School, Yoda Kite School
Resorts, restaurants, cafes; kite schools with gear and storage
Pranburi Forest Park mangroves, seafood, beaches, spa
Underrated and quiet; laid-back, no localism
Permits & safety
None documented
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Occasional shorebreak, other beach users; open exposed beach
Confirm. with school
Pranburi 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.