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Silver Beach (Thong Takhian)
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Koh Samui, Gulf of Thailand (Samui & Phangan)
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About this spot
Silver Beach (Thong Takhian) on Koh Samui has a sand / boulders shoreline facing east. Enclosing headlands reduce wave energy inside the bay; check the live forecast before swimming.
Shoreline · Sand / Boulders
Headland Shelter · coast faces E (90°).
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Silver Beach (Thong Takhian): frequently asked questions
- Is Silver Beach (Thong Takhian) suitable for a calm swim?
- Silver Beach (Thong Takhian) is geographically modeled as an azimuth-90° facing cove with natural Headland Shelter 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 Silver Beach (Thong Takhian)?
- Water tranquility at Silver Beach (Thong Takhian) is primarily governed by prevailing seasonal trade winds interacting with its 90° 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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GlassySea scores are automated informational estimates and do not guarantee safe swimming conditions. Always follow local warnings.