Kata Beach today: tide, waves, can you swim

This forecast is for information only. At the beach, follow the flags and the lifeguards’ instructions.

Waves0.5 mcaution

Chance of rain69%

Sunset18:05

Wave protection: A bay with the islet of Ko Pu at its northern end: calm in the dry season; in the southwest monsoon waves get in, and rip currents are frequent at the southern end — which is where the surfers ride.
Tide impact: Moderate impact: at a strong low tide it gets shallow, but you can usually still swim; the hours around high tide are the most comfortable.
Getting in and seabed: Sandy, gently sloping bottom, easy to walk in barefoot — no rocks along the main stretch. Towards the northern end, by the islet of Ko Pu, there are some rocks and corals — but the snorkelling is better there.
Who it suits: A cosy family beach: white sand, palms, cafés along the shore; in the rainy season surfers gather at the southern end.
Getting to Kata Beach: Between big Karon to the north and small, secluded Kata Noi to the south — low headlands separate them. The islet of Ko Pu is visible in the water at the northern end. on the map

High and low tide: today and tomorrow

Today, October 31, you can swim at Kata Beach, but with caution: waves up to 0.5 m, swim window 11:00–18:05.

Today, October 31, low tide is at 07:00 and 19:00, high tide at 13:00.

Today, October 31, waves up to 0.5 m — caution.

Partly: at a strong low tide getting into the water is harder, so it’s more comfortable to swim closer to high tide.

In the rainy season (May–October) rip currents are possible — swim between the flags.