Koh Samet beaches

Thailand • Tropical island with white-sand beaches near Bangkok

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Local impressions & editorial overview

📍 In the Gulf of Thailand, Rayong Province, near mainland 🏝️ Compact island with lively beaches and forested interior ✅ Best for: Weekend getaways, families, couples, beach relaxation ❌ Avoid if: You seek remote wilderness or long-term digital nomad stays

What to expect from beaches in Koh Samet based on 31 reports

🌊 Calm water 🧯 Low jellyfish risk 🏖️ Clean sand 💧 Clean water 👁️ Clear water 🍽️ Food & drinks nearby 🛏️ Sunbeds available 🌧️ Cloudy or rainy

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Top 5 Best to stay For families For couples For swimming Quiet & less crowded Cleanest

🏖️ Koh Samet Main Beaches

Ao Chor

Ao Chor

Tranquil, crescent-shaped bay known for its wooden pier & relaxed vibe

 Ao Hin Khok

Ao Hin Khok

Small scenic beach with signature black rocks, relaxed vibe.

Noticeable waves
Ao Kiew

Ao Kiew

Exclusive, pristine twin bays featuring luxury and total seclusion.

Noticeable waves Possible hazards
Ao Nuan

Ao Nuan

Hidden, rustic cove. Very quiet and natural.

Noticeable waves Possible hazards
Ao Prao

Ao Prao

Ao Prao is a high-end, quiet beach on the west coast, known for luxury

 Ao Thian

Ao Thian

Small, quiet, rocky bay known for its serene and natural atmosphere.

 Ao Wai

Ao Wai

Long, quiet sandy beach. Relaxed, few resorts, good swimming.

 Noi Na

Noi Na

quiet, secluded area,away from the busy, more tourist-oriented beaches

Often crowded
Sai Kaew

Sai Kaew

Sai Kaew is Koh Samet's main and largest beach

Often crowded Noticeable waves
Wong Duean

Wong Duean

Long, curved sandy beach. Popular, family-friendly, many resorts.

Calm water

📍 Koh Samet beaches by crowd level ▼

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by crowd level by wind level by wave height by water clarity by water cleanliness by sand cleanliness by natural shade by available sunbeds by noise level by animals by beach & water hazards

📍 Koh Samet Overview

📍 Type
Island
⛴️ Access
Ferry only
🏍️ Transport
Walking only
🌧️ Best Season
Nov–Apr
📶 Internet
Reliable
🏪 Amenities
Full
🏥 Medical
Basic clinic only
📏 Size
13 km²

Most Common Conditions

All months Jan Feb Mar Jul Sep Dec

All data extracted from public sources. Updated: March 2025.

☀️ Sky condition
Cloudy
14/31 reports
💨 Wind
Light
23/31 reports
🌊 Wave Height
Light (0.1–0.2 m)
15/31 reports
💧 Water Clarity
Clear
18/31 reports
🚯 Water Cleanliness
Clean
25/31 reports
🏊 Swimming Safety
Safe
12/31 reports
🏖️ Sand Cleanliness
Good
28/31 reports
⚠️ Beach Surface Hazards
Rocks
2/31 reports
👥 Crowd Level
Moderate
12/31 reports
🧍 Visitor Type
International tourists
17/31 reports
🌳 Available Shade
Sparse
12/31 reports
🛏️ Sunbeds available
Yes
24/31 reports
🍔 Food/Drink available
Yes
17/31 reports
🐾 Animals
None
25/31 reports
🔊 Noise
Quiet
21/31 reports
🌡️ Air Temp
28°C
avg from 9 reports
🌊 Water Temp
29°C
avg from 9 reports
Conditions shown represent the most frequently observed values across all verified reports for Koh Samet. BeachReviewGuide.com provides machine-readable, video-verified beach condition reports for Koh Samet. Details in dataset description.

📹 Latest 5 Reports (out of 31)

March 2025 👤 The Dufresnes
🌡️ Air Temp: 29☀️ Sky condition: Cloudy💨 Wind: Light🌊 Water Temp: 29🌊 Wave Height: Moderate (0.2–0.5 m)💧 Water Clarity: Slightly cloudy🚯 Water Cleanliness: Clean🏊 Swimming Safety: Safe🏖️ Sand Cleanliness: Good👥 Crowd Level: Crowded🧍 Visitor Type: International tourists🌳 Available Shade: Sparse🛏️ Sunbeds available: Yes🍔 Food/Drink available: Yes🐾 Animals: None
🏖️ Sai Kaew
2025 👤 Dan D.
☀️ Sky condition: Cloudy💨 Wind: Calm🌊 Wave Height: Light (0.1–0.2 m)💧 Water Clarity: Clear🚯 Water Cleanliness: Clean🏊 Swimming Safety: Caution: currents🏖️ Sand Cleanliness: Good👥 Crowd Level: Crowded🧍 Visitor Type: International tourists🛏️ Sunbeds available: Yes🍴 Food Min: 80.0🍴 Food Max: 150.0🐾 Animals: Stray dogs🔊 Noise: Quiet
🏖️ Noi Na
July 2024 👤 Global Travel Mate
🌡️ Air Temp: 28☀️ Sky condition: Sunny💨 Wind: Calm🌊 Water Temp: 30🌊 Wave Height: Moderate (0.2–0.5 m)💧 Water Clarity: Clear🚯 Water Cleanliness: Clean🏖️ Sand Cleanliness: Good👥 Crowd Level: Moderate🧍 Visitor Type: Families🌳 Available Shade: Moderate🛏️ Sunbeds available: Yes🐾 Animals: None🔊 Noise: Quiet
🏖️ Ao Prao
February 2024 👤 Mark V. Traveller
🌡️ Air Temp: 29☀️ Sky condition: Cloudy💨 Wind: Light🌊 Water Temp: 29🌊 Wave Height: Moderate (0.2–0.5 m)💧 Water Clarity: Clear🚯 Water Cleanliness: Clean🏊 Swimming Safety: Safe🏖️ Sand Cleanliness: Good👥 Crowd Level: Crowded🧍 Visitor Type: International tourists🌳 Available Shade: Sparse🛏️ Sunbeds available: Yes🍔 Food/Drink available: Yes🐾 Animals: None🔊 Noise: Quiet
🏖️ Sai Kaew
January 2024 👤 The White Rabbit
🌡️ Air Temp: 28☀️ Sky condition: Partly cloudy💨 Wind: Light🌊 Water Temp: 28🌊 Wave Height: Light (0.1–0.2 m)💧 Water Clarity: Clear🚯 Water Cleanliness: Clean🏊 Swimming Safety: Safe🏖️ Sand Cleanliness: Good👥 Crowd Level: Few people🧍 Visitor Type: International tourists🌳 Available Shade: Moderate🛏️ Sunbeds available: Yes🐾 Animals: None🔊 Noise: Music from bars
🏖️ Ao Chor

🏨 Where to Stay on Koh Samet

Koh Samet offers a wide range of accommodation — from budget and mid-range hotels to luxury beachfront resorts. Booking in advance is essential during high season (Nov–Apr).

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