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Haad Rin Nai
Live Sea Conditions & Sheltered Bay Score for Gulf of Thailand (Samui & Phangan)
Koh Phangan, Gulf of Thailand (Samui & Phangan)
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About this spot
Haad Rin Nai on Koh Phangan has a sand shoreline facing west-south-west. Sitting in the island's wind shadow, it usually stays calmer when north-east monsoon winds blow; check the live forecast before swimming.
Shoreline · Sand
Island Wind Shadow · coast faces WSW (248°).
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Haad Rin Nai: frequently asked questions
- Is Haad Rin Nai suitable for a calm swim?
- Haad Rin Nai is geographically modeled as an azimuth-248° facing cove with natural Island Wind Shadow topographic shelter. Its coastal orientation helps buffer against certain angled swells, though exposed open-water conditions can still bring shorebreaks.
- What coastal factors affect water conditions at Haad Rin Nai?
- Water tranquility at Haad Rin Nai is primarily governed by prevailing seasonal trade winds interacting with its 248° coastal orientation. When incoming swell direction directly aligns with this angle, chop and currents increase. Always cross-reference live forecasts before swimming.
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