Ao Lung Dam (Ko Samet)
- Freeride, Wave
- Best for
- Intermediate
- Skill Level
- Flat, Chop
- Spot Type
- Quiet
- Crowd Level
This spot information is AI-assisted and has not been human verified. It may be incomplete, outdated, or incorrect. Verify safety, access, local rules, and current conditions with official or local sources before riding.
About
Kitesurfing here is best approached as a technical launch: the beach strip is narrow and the wooden pier/bridge creates a major hazard if you drift or lose power. With careful launch positioning and awareness of rocks at the bay edges, the spot can work well for freeriding and (for suitable riders) wave riding, as well as foiling where deeper water opens beyond the pier.
- Crystal-clear water in a protected bay
- Niche spot with a central wooden pier/bridge that makes navigation crucial
- Northeast-monsoon season favors wind-powered riding
- Small bay with crystal-clear water
- Freeride/foiling-friendly conditions beyond the pier area
- Quiet year-round atmosphere compared with some other beaches on Ko Samet
- Tight launch with a prominent wooden pier/bridge hazard nearshore
- Rocks at both ends/boundaries of the bay
- No dedicated rescue described at the spot
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- NE, E, SE
- Wind Range
- 10–18 kts
- Wind Type
- Trade — Trade winds in the Northeast monsoon; some provider data also indicates thermal influence seasonally.
- Reliability
- moderate
- Gust Factor
- Light gusts
- Best Months
- January, February, March, April, December
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Flat, Chop
- Beach
- Sand
- Beach Size
- Small
- Waves
- Flat — Water described as flat, with provider note of chop.
- Chop Level
- Moderate chop — Providers describe flat-to-chop conditions; exact chop level varies by source.
- Launch
- Small — Small beach launch; narrow sandy strip between rocky headlands; pier/bridge extends from the center of the beach.
Through the year
Quiet year-round compared to northern beaches.
May to October
By sport
What to expect for each.
A small, quiet bay on Ko Samet’s east coast with crystal-clear water and a tight launch that requires careful navigation around the central pier/bridge and the bay edges.
Suitable for foiling with deeper water beyond the pier, though the beach launch is narrow.
- Foil Friendly
- Yes
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Ao Lung Dam (Ko Samet) in the full forecast view.
Ao Lung Dam (Ko Samet) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 2–7 ktsGusts 17 kts
- Direction
- ESE106°
- Strongest day
- Sat, Oct 247 kts
- Windy days
- 0/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.1–0.3 m3s period
- Temperature
- 25–31 °C
Over the next 7 days, Ao Lung Dam (Ko Samet) is forecast for daytime winds of 2–7 kts, peaking around 7 kts on Saturday, October 24 with gusts to 17 kts. The prevailing direction is ESE. Waves run 0.1–0.3 m with a period of about 3s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- Bridge (pier) nearshore hazard
- Rocks at the boundaries of the bay
- Central wooden pier/bridge structure in the water
Rescue & support
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No
Rules of the spot
Launch and ride only if you can clearly avoid the bridge/pier structure. If you lose power or drift downwind, do not allow yourself to be pulled toward the central pier/bridge hazard.
- Entrance fee reported as 200 THB (Koh Samet natural reserve / park entry).
- No direct public walk access from the main pier.
- Launch well clear of the wooden pier/bridge; it is a significant hazard if you lose power or drift downwind.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Rayong
- Nearest Town
- Ban Phe
- Nearest Airport
- U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport (UTP) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
- Parking
- Limited space for motorbikes near the beach path.
- Public Transport
- Ferry/speedboat access from Ban Phe; on-island transport via songthaews and scooter rentals.
- Access
- Access via ferry from Ban Phe to Ko Samet, followed by taxi/motorbike to the southern part of the island; alternative route includes Bangkok Airport → bus to Pattaya → boat, or boat from Ban Phe (7 km to Ko Samet).
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- Thai
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Direct — Small bungalow resorts are located directly on the beach.
- Food & Drink
- Local beachfront restaurants and bars.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
Off the water
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Ao Lung Dam (Ko Samet)?
The best overall months at Ao Lung Dam (Ko Samet) are December, January, February, March, April. The best wind months are January, February, March, April, December.
Which wind directions work at Ao Lung Dam (Ko Samet)?
Ao Lung Dam (Ko Samet) works with NE, E, SE winds.
What skill level is Ao Lung Dam (Ko Samet) suitable for?
Ao Lung Dam (Ko Samet) suits these riding levels: Kitesurfing: Intermediate · Wingfoiling: Intermediate.