Koh Samui beaches

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 based on 81 reports

🌊 Calm water ☀️ Sunny & warm 🏖️ Clean sand 💧 Clean water 👁️ Clear water 🤫 Quiet & peaceful 🍽️ Food & drinks nearby 🛏️ Sunbeds available 🚿 Basic facilities 🏝️ Secluded spots 🪼 Possible jellyfish

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🏖️ Koh Samui Main Beaches

Ban Tai

Ban Tai

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

Crystal clear water
Bang Kao

Bang Kao

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

Calm water
Bang Makham

Bang Makham

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

Crystal clear water Calm water
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.

Calm water
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.

Often crowded Noticeable waves
Chaweng Noi

Chaweng Noi

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

Crystal clear water
Crystal Bay

Crystal Bay

exceptionally clean, serene, untouched natural beauty.

Often crowded Calm water
Laem Yai

Laem Yai

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

Calm water Possible hazards
Lamai

Lamai

beach with great dining, nightlife, and iconic rocky scenery

Noticeable waves
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.

Possible hazards
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.

Calm water Possible hazards
Thongson

Thongson

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

Possible hazards

📍 Koh Samui beaches 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

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

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

☀️ Sky condition
Partly cloudy
48/81 reports
💨 Wind
Light
55/81 reports
🌊 Wave Height
Light (0.1–0.2 m)
35/81 reports
💧 Water Clarity
Clear
32/81 reports
🚯 Water Cleanliness
Clean
52/81 reports
🏊 Swimming Safety
Safe
29/81 reports
⚠️ Marine Hazards
Jellyfish
2/81 reports
🏖️ Sand Cleanliness
Good
53/81 reports
⚠️ Beach Surface Hazards
Rocks
3/81 reports
👥 Crowd Level
Few people
24/81 reports
🧍 Visitor Type
International tourists
40/81 reports
🌳 Available Shade
Moderate
24/81 reports
🛏️ Sunbeds available
Yes
48/81 reports
🚻 Toilets working
Yes
1/81 reports
🍔 Food/Drink available
Yes
59/81 reports
🐾 Animals
None
66/81 reports
🦟 Insects
None
1/81 reports
🔊 Noise
Quiet
45/81 reports
🌡️ Air Temp
29°C
avg from 33 reports
🌊 Water Temp
29°C
avg from 32 reports
Conditions shown represent the most frequently observed values across all verified reports for Koh Samui. BeachReviewGuide.com provides machine-readable, video-verified beach condition reports for Koh Samui. Details in dataset description.

📹 Latest 5 Reports (out of 81)

November 2025 👤 Planet Papas
🌡️ Air Temp: 28☀️ Sky condition: Partly cloudy💨 Wind: Calm🌊 Water Temp: 29🌊 Wave Height: Moderate (0.2–0.5 m)💧 Water Clarity: Slightly cloudy🚯 Water Cleanliness: Some debris⚠️ Marine Hazards: Jellyfish🏖️ Sand Cleanliness: Poor👥 Crowd Level: Few people🧍 Visitor Type: International tourists🍔 Food/Drink available: Yes🐾 Animals: None🔊 Noise: Music from bars
🏖️ Lipa Noi
September 2025 👤 Walking Mission in Asia
🌡️ Air Temp: 29☀️ Sky condition: Partly cloudy💨 Wind: Light🌊 Water Temp: 29🌊 Wave Height: Light (0.1–0.2 m)🏖️ Sand Cleanliness: Good👥 Crowd Level: Moderate🧍 Visitor Type: Families🌳 Available Shade: Sparse🛏️ Sunbeds available: Yes🍔 Food/Drink available: Yes🐾 Animals: None
🏖️ Lamai
September 2025 👤 Walking Mission in Asia
🌡️ Air Temp: 30☀️ Sky condition: Partly cloudy💨 Wind: Light🌊 Water Temp: 29🌊 Wave Height: Light (0.1–0.2 m)💧 Water Clarity: Slightly cloudy🚯 Water Cleanliness: Clean🏊 Swimming Safety: Safe🏖️ Sand Cleanliness: Good👥 Crowd Level: Moderate🌳 Available Shade: Sparse🛏️ Sunbeds available: Yes🍔 Food/Drink available: Yes🐾 Animals: None🔊 Noise: Quiet
🏖️ Chaweng
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

🏨 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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