Jomtien / Na Jomtien Beach has no other spot on this map within 40 km of it. straight-line distance
When it fills in
afternoon thermal wind from late November to February
The wind
locals call it thermal sea breeze and monsoon-season winds
Direction
Kite sizes
metres · typical quiver highlighted
Character
thermal
fills in: afternoon thermal wind from late November to February
Typical strength
15 knots in November-March and April-June; 18-25 knots in July-August depending on source
The quiver, in words
8-12 m during the wind season
Direction to shore
West-facing beach, so the recommended SW and NW directions arrive onshore to sideshore or side-onshore; the NE winter flow is reportedly side to side-offshore.
Dominant direction
NW in November-March, SW in April-June, onshore in July-August
Forecast
Month by month
- Jan, riders' month24
- Feb, riders' month21
- Mar, riders' month15
- Apr, riders' month38
- May, riders' month10
- Jun, riders' month40
- Jul, riders' month52
- Aug, riders' month31
- Sep, riders' month32
- Oct2
- Nov, riders' month28
- Dec, riders' month29
windy days per month (3 h+ at 12 kn+)
Ringed months are the ones riders and schools name: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Nov, Dec.
- 24%Jan28°
- 21%Feb29°
- 15%Mar30°
- 38%Apr31°
- 10%May32°
- 40%Jun31°
- 52%Jul30°
- 31%Aug30°
- 32%Sep30°
- 2%Oct31°
- 28%Nov30°
- 29%Dec29°
windy days per month (3 h+ at 12 kn+) · water °C below · season highlighted
| Month | Windy days | Force 4+ | 12 kn or more | Knots | From | Peaks at | Air | Water | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24% | 61% | 52% | 11.6 kt | NW | 14:00 | 26.5°C | 28°C | 62 |
| Feb | 21% | 53% | 35% | 11.3 kt | SSW | 15:00 | 27.3°C | 28.7°C | 57 |
| Mar | 15% | 79% | 56% | 12 kt | SSW | 15:00 | 28.4°C | 29.5°C | 62 |
| Apr | 38% | 82% | 65% | 12.1 kt | S | 16:00 | 30°C | 31.1°C | 60 |
| May | 10% | 60% | 47% | 11.4 kt | S | 16:00 | 29.4°C | 31.8°C | 62 |
| Jun | 40% | 83% | 73% | 13.3 kt | SSW | 16:00 | 29.2°C | 30.9°C | 60 |
| Jul | 52% | 76% | 73% | 13.2 kt | SW | 16:00 | 28.2°C | 30.2°C | 62 |
| Aug | 31% | 68% | 58% | 12.4 kt | SSW | 17:00 | 28.4°C | 30.3°C | 62 |
| Sep | 32% | 65% | 53% | 11.7 kt | SW | 15:00 | 27.7°C | 30.2°C | 60 |
| Oct | 2% | 10% | 3% | 8.5 kt | NW | 13:00 | 27.1°C | 30.5°C | 62 |
| Nov | 28% | 65% | 40% | 11.4 kt | NE | 09:00 | 27.3°C | 30°C | 60 |
| Dec | 29% | 74% | 47% | 12 kt | NE | 10:00 | 26.7°C | 28.6°C | 62 |
modelled
A weather model's cell over this place, not a station on it. Good for comparing places, weaker for one beach.
Modelled from the operational forecast archive at 1.5–7 km (2023-2024), daylight hours only, not a ground station: it resolves thermal, lake and valley winds far better than coarse reanalysis but still tends to understate a strong local thermal. A windy day has at least three consecutive daylight hours at 12 knots or more. The typical daily max and the direction are columns of the table above, month by month. Highlighted months are the riding season from the spot record.
High-resolution weather model (modelled) · Open-Meteo historical forecast archive — best-match operational model (ICON-D2 / AROME / ICON-EU / GFS by region), not a ground station · 2023-2024
The water
Type
flat to choppy sandy sea
Standing depth
shallow more than 100 m offshore between February and September; lower tides around mid-January-June can be waist deep
Tides
high tides are reported during the mid-November to mid-January northeast season; lower waist-deep tides are reported from mid-January to June
Temperature
29°C summer · 27°C winter
Wetsuit
No wetsuit normally needed; shorts/lycra are reported as sufficient.
Your level
The scene
What riders come here for
Launch and rules
three ways on to the water, and what each one asks of you
With a school or a boat
3 schools name this spot
On your own
Room to launch: small launch area; water launch may be needed
Somewhere else
No neighbour on record
No other spot in the atlas sits within reach of this one.
Rescue
Launch
Sandy beach launch around the Jomtien/Na Jomtien kite-school area; KBA Pattaya is based at Blue Lagoon, Soi Tanmanjai 14, Na Jomtien.
Space
small launch area; water launch may be needed
Rules & access
Access rules drift faster than anything else we hold — check locally, and propose an edit if this has changed.
Rider tips
- Ask the school which direction is running before you rig; the winter NE is reportedly side to side-offshore.
- Water-launch when the sand is full, and stay inside the school zone.
- Bring a foil or your biggest kite: 8-12 m covers most days and 15 knots is typical November-March.
- Skip October. It is the one weak month of the year here.
Getting there
Airport
U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport (UTP); Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) is the larger international gateway.
Route
Na Jomtien is south of Pattaya and can be reached by taxi/private transfer from U-Tapao or by road transfer from Bangkok. About a 3-hour drive from Bangkok and about 30 minutes from U-Tapao to the kite spot.
Transfer
30 min
Cost level
medium
Staying
Pattaya and Jomtien are dense with hotels and condo rentals at every price, including beachfront places in Na Jomtien near the kite schools.
No-wind days
SUP, sailing, windsurfing, e-foil, restaurants, shopping, golf, cable skiing and Pattaya-area sightseeing.
Photos
FAQ
When is the best time to kite at Jomtien?
The spot works for most of the year except October, with a stronger northeast window from mid-November to mid-January and lighter, beginner-friendly west winds afterward.
Is Jomtien suitable for beginners?
Yes, lighter wind, flat-to-choppy water and long shallow periods make it especially useful for beginners, freeride and foiling.
What is the wind like?
Wind shifts by season: NW around 15 knots in November-March, SW around 15 knots in April-June, and stronger onshore wind of 18-25 knots in July-August.
Are there rules or restricted zones?
As of 2026, Jomtien beach is reported to have been made motorsport-free for wind-powered activities only, though no municipal bylaw text was independently verified.
Are there kite schools nearby?
Yes, KBA Pattaya is based at Blue Lagoon in Na Jomtien, with Clubloongchat Watersports also operating locally.
Last updated: August 2026