Koh Samui beaches in August

Thailand • Popular island with palm-fringed beaches and luxury resorts

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Local impressions & editorial overview

📍 In the Gulf of Thailand off Surat Thani province 🏝️ Tropical island with developed infrastructure and beaches ✅ Best for: Beachgoers, families, luxury travelers and nightlife fans ❌ Avoid if: You seek remote untouched nature or quiet isolation

What to expect from beaches in Koh Samui in August based on 4 reports

🌊 Calm water ☀️ Sunny & warm 🧯 Low jellyfish risk 🏖️ Clean sand 💧 Clean water 👁️ Clear water 🍽️ Food & drinks nearby 🛏️ Sunbeds available

🏖️ Koh Samui Main Beaches in August

Ban Tai

Ban Tai

Ban Tai Beach: quiet, local, rocky, near Big Buddha, few tourists.

 Bang Kao

Bang Kao

long, quiet, with local atmosphere, for total relax without the crowds

 Bang Makham

Bang Makham

A tiny, hidden, rocky cove near Big Buddha, very local and quiet.

 Bang Po

Bang Po

Bang Po Beach: quiet, scenic, with soft sand and calm waters.

 Bang Rak

Bang Rak

Busy ferry pier, shallow water. Views, local vibe.

 Bo Phut

Bo Phut

Historic Fisherman’s Village beach. Modern shops, nice sand.

Often crowded
Chaweng

Chaweng

The island's longest, most famous, and vibrant beach.

 Chaweng Noi

Chaweng Noi

A serene cove with an tranquil ambiance, against a backdrop of hills

 Crystal Bay

Crystal Bay

exceptionally clean, serene, untouched natural beauty.

 Laem Yai

Laem Yai

A peaceful, local, and undeveloped beach on the remote northwest tip.

 Lamai

Lamai

beach with great dining, nightlife, and iconic rocky scenery

 Lipa Noi

Lipa Noi

A serene west coast beach famous for its stunning sunset views.

 Maenam

Maenam

Famous north shore beach. Peaceful, long, great views.

 Nathon

Nathon

Functional port town beach on west coast, great for ferry sunsets.

Calm water
Natien

Natien

A quiet, local, undeveloped beach on Samui's peaceful northeast coast.

 Thongson

Thongson

golden sand, calm shallow water, and peaceful, local atmosphere.

📍 Koh Samui beaches in August by crowd level ▼

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📍 Koh Samui Overview

📍 Type
Remote Island
🌧️ Best Season
Dec–Apr
📶 Internet
Reliable
🏪 Amenities
Full
🏥 Medical
Hospital nearby
📏 Size
229 km²

Most Common Conditions in August

All months Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

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

☀️ Sky condition
Partly cloudy
2/4 reports
💨 Wind
Light
3/4 reports
🌊 Wave Height
Light (0.1–0.2 m)
3/4 reports
💧 Water Clarity
Clear
2/4 reports
🚯 Water Cleanliness
Clean
3/4 reports
🏊 Swimming Safety
Safe
2/4 reports
🏖️ Sand Cleanliness
Good
3/4 reports
👥 Crowd Level
Moderate
1/4 reports
🧍 Visitor Type
International tourists
2/4 reports
🌳 Available Shade
Sparse
2/4 reports
🛏️ Sunbeds available
Yes
3/4 reports
🍔 Food/Drink available
Yes
3/4 reports
🐾 Animals
None
4/4 reports
🔊 Noise
Quiet
2/4 reports
🌡️ Air Temp
28°C
avg from 4 reports
🌊 Water Temp
29°C
avg from 4 reports
Conditions shown represent the most frequently observed values across all verified reports for Koh Samui in August. BeachReviewGuide.com provides machine-readable, video-verified beach condition reports for Koh Samui. Details in dataset description.

📹 Reports (4)

August 2025 👤 GREAT TRAVEL LOCATIONS 🌴
🌡️ Air Temp: 28☀️ Sky condition: Partly cloudy💨 Wind: Light🌊 Water Temp: 29🌊 Wave Height: Light (0.1–0.2 m)💧 Water Clarity: Clear🚯 Water Cleanliness: Clean🏊 Swimming Safety: Safe🏖️ Sand Cleanliness: Good👥 Crowd Level: Moderate🧍 Visitor Type: Families🌳 Available Shade: Sparse🛏️ Sunbeds available: Yes🍔 Food/Drink available: Yes🐾 Animals: None
🏖️ Ban Tai
August 2025 👤 Seen By Mii
🌡️ Air Temp: 28☀️ Sky condition: Sunny💨 Wind: Light🌊 Water Temp: 29🌊 Wave Height: Calm (<0.1 m)💧 Water Clarity: Clear🚯 Water Cleanliness: Clean🏖️ Sand Cleanliness: Good👥 Crowd Level: Few people🌳 Available Shade: Sparse🍔 Food/Drink available: Yes🍴 Food Min: 10.0🍴 Food Max: 220.0🥤 Drink Min: 30.0🥤 Drink Max: 60.0🐾 Animals: None🔊 Noise: Quiet
🏖️ Nathon
August 2024 👤 Virtual Tours Travel
🌡️ Air Temp: 28💨 Wind: Calm🌊 Water Temp: 29🌊 Wave Height: Light (0.1–0.2 m)👥 Crowd Level: Very busy🧍 Visitor Type: International tourists🛏️ Sunbeds available: Yes🍔 Food/Drink available: Yes🐾 Animals: None🔊 Noise: Music from bars
🏖️ Bo Phut
August 2024 👤 Phi-nex TV
🌡️ Air Temp: 28☀️ Sky condition: Partly cloudy💨 Wind: Light🌊 Water Temp: 29🌊 Wave Height: Light (0.1–0.2 m)💧 Water Clarity: Crystal clear🚯 Water Cleanliness: Clean🏊 Swimming Safety: Safe🏖️ Sand Cleanliness: Good👥 Crowd Level: Crowded🧍 Visitor Type: International tourists🌳 Available Shade: Moderate🛏️ Sunbeds available: Yes🐾 Animals: None🔊 Noise: Quiet
🏖️ Ban Tai

🏨 Where to Stay on Koh Samui

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

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