Pranburi
Thailand · Kitesurf · Wingfoil
- Best winds NE, E
- Level Beginner · Intermediate
- Water Chop
- Best months Nov–May
About this spot
Pranburi (Pak Nam Pran) sits about 20 to 30 minutes' drive south of Hua Hin on the Gulf of Thailand – a roughly 7 km long, open sandy beach and the quieter, more beginner-friendly alternative to busy Hua Hin.
Wind comes on the northeast monsoon from November to April; the NE runs especially November to January in the mornings, while from February to April a southerly thermal fills in during the afternoon. Expect mostly 10 to 20 knots. Why is Pranburi good for learning? The open, obstacle-free beach delivers clean wind, and near the river mouth flat, sheltered zones form at mid to low tide. Plenty of space, calm water and steady days make Pranburi ideal for kite and wing beginners; long downwinders are a draw too.
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Wind & weather through the year
According to model data for 2021–2025, December is the windiest month: on 45 % of days the wind blows at 12 knots or more from a direction that works at this spot for at least three daytime hours. It then mostly blows from the north-east. The most reliable period runs from November to December. The least wind is in June (0 %). The water ranges from about 27 to 32 °C over the year.
| Month | Wind days ≥ 12 kn | Avg wind | Direction | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January |
32 %
| 10 kn | N | 27 °C | 27 °C |
| February |
13 %
| 9 kn | NE | 28 °C | 29 °C |
| March |
6 %
| 9 kn | NE | 29 °C | 30 °C |
| April |
3 %
| 9 kn | NE | 30 °C | 31 °C |
| May |
1 %
| 8 kn | NE | 30 °C | 32 °C |
| June |
0 %
| 8 kn | SE | 30 °C | 31 °C |
| July |
0 %
| 9 kn | — | 30 °C | 30 °C |
| August |
0 %
| 7 kn | — | 30 °C | 31 °C |
| September |
0 %
| 7 kn | SE | 29 °C | 31 °C |
| October |
10 %
| 7 kn | NE | 29 °C | 31 °C |
| November |
34 %
| 9 kn | NE | 28 °C | 29 °C |
| December |
45 %
| 11 kn | NE | 27 °C | 28 °C |
Wind day = at least 3 hours at ≥ 12 kn in daylight (09:00–19:00 local time). Only hours with wind from NE, E (usable according to the spot info) are counted. Model data (ECMWF IFS, approx. 9 km grid) – local venturi and thermal effects can be stronger. Weather data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0)
Insider tips
For the flattest conditions, time sessions at the river mouth around mid to low tide. From February, count on the southerly thermal in the afternoon.
⚠︎ Hazards
A relaxed venue overall. Watch for current at the river mouth and avoid offshore phases on pure NE wind.
All information without guarantee. Please check locally whether kiting, windsurfing, winging or surfing is currently allowed here – protected areas, swimming zones and seasonal closures change. You go on the water at your own risk.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pranburi suitable for beginners?
Yes. According to the spot info, Pranburi suits these levels: Beginner · Intermediate (water: Chop).
Which wind works at Pranburi?
Best with wind from NE, E. In the windiest month (December), model data show the wind mostly blowing from the north-east.
When is the best time for Pranburi?
The best months are considered to be Nov–May. According to the wind statistics, December has the most wind days (45 % of days).
How warm is the water at Pranburi?
Over the year about 27 °C in January to 32 °C in May (model data).
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