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Haad Salad
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 Salad on Koh Phangan has a sand / reef shoreline facing north-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 / Reef
Island Wind Shadow · coast faces NW (315°).
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Haad Salad: frequently asked questions
- Is Haad Salad suitable for a calm swim?
- Haad Salad is geographically modeled as an azimuth-315° 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 Salad?
- Water tranquility at Haad Salad is primarily governed by prevailing seasonal trade winds interacting with its 315° 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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