Surin Beach – Phuket Travel Guide
Suring Beach lies on the western coast of Phuket, to the north of Kamala and Patong beaches. In Thai, it is known as Ao Surin. The beach has a soccer field and a golf course, which is in a dilapidated condition. Due to these, resorts are located inland, unlike other beaches.
Surin beach lies between two promontories, Laem Son to the north and Laem Singh to the south. Laem Son has a few luxury resorts and Pansea Beach is located here. Laem Singh has a beach by the same name, which is approachable either by boat or by foot.
During tourist season, starting from November and lasting till April, the water is calm and crystal clear. It is perfect for all water activities like swimming and snorkeling. Near the rocks at both the ends of the beach, you can spot colorful fishes and other sea creatures. The coral reefs here were damaged during Tsunami and they have not recovered fully from it. Speedboats are available for activities like banana boat rides and water skiing. Umbrella chairs are available for hire.
Monsoon season see the waves as high as 3 to 4 feet. The condition is ideal for surfing. But swimming is dangerous during monsoons. The sudden drop in water level and rip tides make the beach dangerous. Every year a few lives are lost, in spite of the precautions. Watch out for the flag warnings, before venturing into the sea. There are no lifeguards on the beach. Activities of children should be monitored closely.
How to reach
From Phuket Town, songthaews run at regular intervals to Surin Beach for a fare of 30 baht. They run during the day hours of 7.00am to 5.00pm. If you miss the last songthaew, you are left to the mercy of tuk-tuks and taxis. Tuk-tuks charge 400 baht for the journey to Phuket Town.
Getting around
Taxis and tuk-tuks are the only option and they charge the same fare.
Things to do
At Surin Beach, prospects for surfing are good at both the northern and southern ends. However, take care to avoid the rocks in the middle.
There are not much coral reefs to see around here. But snorkeling is fun with a variety of colorful tropical fishes making up for the absence of corals.
