6 Thailand Surf Trips Worth Booking

1.Mangroves SUP Tour Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · from $55Our pick

Join Tan, and possibly Kate, for a private five-hour stand-up paddleboard outing from Phuket’s east coast. You’ll learn on calm water, paddle through mangroves, reach Phang Nga Bay, and visit a local fishing village. Gear, pickup, water, snacks, and photos are included.

“The tour was great, the guide was very friendly and we had interesting discussions while paddling. I had never been on paddle boarding before, but with the instructions I managed it:) Great experience, highly recommended!”

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2.Sunset Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Tour in Koh Samui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $57

Meet instructor Ian at Secret Garden Beach Resort for a relaxed sunset SUP session from Bangrak or Choeng Mon. You’ll learn the basics, paddle calm Gulf waters, receive equipment and water, and get photos afterward. No prior SUP experience is needed, but you should be reasonably fit and at least 15.

“It was great fun! I was the only one booked that evening so I got some fab instruction for my first time SUP. The sunset over the sea is fantastic- and you get the best view from your board. Ian took care of taking some lovely photos, so I couRead more”

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3.Krabi Stand-Up Paddleboard Illuminated Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $66

At Railay Beach, Freebird Paddle Co. guides you from a 15-minute beach lesson to a sunset paddle under LED-lit boards. Lam and the team help first-timers get steady, then lead you along the coast as bioluminescent plankton lights the water. Good fitness and an early longtail boat are essential.

“Really really fun! It was my first time paddle boarding and I felt very secure throughout. Lam and the other two guides were extremely nice and helped me a lot because I was by myself. It's great because you go at night and water never gets too deep. We saw jumping fish and bioluminescent plankton!”

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5.Bang Tao Beach: Group Or Private Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 18 reviews · from $31

Talay Surf’s 1.5-hour lesson at Bang Tao Beach starts with beach instruction on paddling, standing, and reading waves, then moves into the water. Choose private or small-group coaching in English or Thai, with one, three, or five-day class options.

“I recently had the pleasure of taking my first surf lesson with instructor Pop, and I was thoroughly impressed. The well-structured lesson expertly balanced theory and practice, with clear and concise demonstrations and explanations. Despite the rain, I had a fantastic time, learned a new skill, and genuinely enjoyed myself. In fact, the overcast weather even proved beneficial, eliminating from the sun. I highly recommend this activity to anyone looking for an exciting alternative to lounging on the beach!! Thanks😊”

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6.Surfing Lesson in Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $16Best value

Meet your instructor at Bangtao Beach for a 1.5-hour lesson in the warm Andaman Sea. You’ll practice on sand, then try gentle waves with a surfboard, leash, sunscreen, and personal instruction included. Private and small-group options suit beginners and improving surfers.

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