# Kamala Beach, Phuket > Kamala Beach is a calm beach on Phuket's west coast, 10 km north of Patong: a 2–3 km palm-fringed bay with a sandy bottom and a gentle slope into the sea. Entry is free. Swim from November to April; from May to October there can be big waves. It suits families with children. It's about 30 km from the airport, 40 minutes. Web page: https://yesgo.io/thailand/phuket/kamala-beach - City: [Phuket](https://yesgo.io/thailand/phuket), Thailand - YesGo score: 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 3 h - Opening hours: Open 24 hours; lifeguards by day - With kids: Fine with kids - Entry: Free — a public beach - Length: About 2–3 km around a shallow bay - Into the water: Gentle slope, sandy bottom — good with children - Best time: November–April; May–October brings waves, watch the flags - Where: West Phuket: Patong to the south, Surin and Laem Singh to the north - Distances: ≈ 10 km from Patong, ≈ 30 km from the airport, ≈ 22 km from Old Town - Coordinates: 7.95687, 98.28310 - Facts checked: 08.11.2026 ## Key facts - **2–3 km** — the length of the beach around its palm-fringed bay (source: Russian and English Wikipedia; guides) - **Gentle** — slope and sandy bottom — good for swimming with children (source: Russian Wikipedia) - **May–October** — can bring big waves — the monsoon season (source: Russian Wikipedia; Phuket lifeguards) - **Quieter** — the centre is busiest; the north and south ends are near-empty (source: Russian Wikipedia) - **FantaSea** — the Phuket FantaSea evening show park is opposite the beach (source: Russian Wikipedia) - **Fishermen** — small fishing villages sit at the south of the bay (source: Russian Wikipedia) - **≈ 10 km** — by road from Patong, 10–15 minutes (source: OSRM route) - **≈ 30 km** — from Phuket Airport, about 40 minutes (source: OSRM route) > **May to October: waves** In the south-west monsoon season Kamala can get big waves and currents. A red flag means swimming is forbidden. Swim between the paired red-and-yellow lifeguard flags, and take children into the water only in calm weather. From November to April the bay is usually calm. ## What is Kamala Beach? **Kamala** is a beach and village on **Phuket's west coast**, between Patong to the south and Surin to the north. The beach runs **2–3 km** around a shallow, palm-fringed bay. The **sandy bottom and gentle slope** make it popular with families. Kamala is noticeably **quieter than Patong**: the centre of the beach is the liveliest, while the north and south ends are almost empty even in high season. Small **fishing villages** sit at the south of the bay, and the village behind the beach has markets, cafés and massage shops. The **Phuket FantaSea** evening show park is opposite the beach. ## When to go and what to expect **November to April** brings a calm sea and clear water — the best time to swim. **May to October** brings stronger waves and red flags, but fewer people. The beach is **public and free**. Locals rent sunbeds and umbrellas, and there are cafés and restaurants along the sand. Prices run a little higher than on neighbouring beaches, thanks to the upmarket resorts nearby. ## Things to do at Kamala and nearby - **Swimming with children** — in the calm season, by the gently sloping shore. - **A walk around the bay** to its quiet ends. - **Laem Singh** — a small cove a couple of kilometres north. - **Phuket FantaSea** — an evening show park opposite the beach (separate ticket). - **The fishing villages** at the south of the bay. - **Sunset** over the Andaman Sea. ## How to get to Kamala Beach 1. **From Patong** it's about 10 km north on the coast road — 10–15 minutes by Grab or taxi. 2. **From Phuket Airport (HKT)** it's about 30 km, around 40 minutes by taxi or transfer. 3. **From Phuket Old Town** it's about 22 km, 25–35 minutes. 4. **From Bang Tao** it's about 10 km south, 15 minutes via Surin. 5. **To Laem Singh** it's 5 minutes north on the coast road. ## How long do you need? Plan **half a day**: a morning swim, lunch by the sea and sunset. If you're staying in Kamala it's a calm everyday beach; Patong's nightlife and shopping are just 15 minutes away. In the evening you can catch a show at **Phuket FantaSea** opposite the beach, and by day pop up to **Laem Singh** cove to the north. ## Is Kamala Beach worth it? Yes, if you want a calm beach with a gentle entry into the sea, especially with children, still close to Patong. The YesGo take: there's little entertainment or nightlife, and prices are above average. In monsoon season, swim only by the lifeguards. Party-seekers should head to Patong. ## Before you go: checklist - [ ] Flags checked: red means no swimming - [ ] Sunscreen, water and sun hats for the kids - [ ] Cash for sunbeds and food - [ ] Evening: FantaSea or dinner by the sea - [ ] Nearby: Laem Singh cove ## Phuket beaches: compare and choose Phuket beaches and bays rated by YesGo. - [Phi Phi Islands](https://yesgo.io/thailand/phuket/phi-phi-islands) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · park fee ≈ 400 baht, children ≈ 200 - [Karon Beach](https://yesgo.io/thailand/phuket/karon-beach) — YesGo score 25/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · free - [Kamala Beach](https://yesgo.io/thailand/phuket/kamala-beach) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · free - [Bang Tao Beach](https://yesgo.io/thailand/phuket/bang-tao-beach) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · free - [James Bond Island](https://yesgo.io/thailand/phuket/james-bond-island) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · park fee ≈ 300 baht ## Western Phuket in a day Bang Tao Beach in the morning, Kamala Beach in the afternoon, and Bangla Road in Patong in the evening. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers. 1. [Bang Tao Beach](https://yesgo.io/thailand/phuket/bang-tao-beach) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · free 2. [Kamala Beach](https://yesgo.io/thailand/phuket/kamala-beach) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · free 3. [Bangla Road](https://yesgo.io/thailand/phuket/bangla-road) — YesGo score 31/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · free (street) ## Good to know Kamala Beach is on Phuket's west coast. Phuket FantaSea opposite is a separate, ticketed venue. Resorts and condos named Kamala are simply places to stay by the beach. ## Tips - The quietest spots are the north and south ends of the beach. - The calmest sea is from December to March. - With children, swim in the morning when the waves are smaller. - The village has markets and cafés in the evening. - In the evening: [Bangla Road](https://yesgo.io/thailand/phuket/bangla-road) in Patong, 15 minutes away. ## Questions ### Can you swim at Kamala Beach? Yes, from November to April; from May to October only between the lifeguard flags. ### Is Kamala good for children? Yes — a gentle slope and sandy bottom, in the calm season. ### How long is Kamala Beach? About 2–3 km. ### How do I get to Kamala from Patong? About 10 km north, 10–15 minutes by Grab or taxi. ### How far is it from the airport? About 30 km, roughly 40 minutes. ### What's near Kamala? Laem Singh cove to the north and the Phuket FantaSea show park opposite the beach. ### Kamala or Patong? Kamala is quieter and better with children; Patong is for nightlife. ### When is the best time to visit Kamala? November to April. ## How we checked There's no official website. Length: Wikipedia says 3 km, many guides about 2 km; we say 2–3 km. Wikipedia gives '8 km from Patong and 45 minutes from the airport'; OSRM routes give 9.5 km from Patong and 29.5 km, about 40 minutes, from the airport, which we use. The wave season and flag rules come from Wikipedia and Phuket lifeguards. In line with YesGo policy we leave out the events of 2004, the pandemic and other topics. Sunbed prices are left out. ## Sources - Russian Wikipedia — Kamala Beach: length, bay, sea bottom, wave season, quiet ends, fishing villages, FantaSea - English Wikipedia — Kamala Beach: location, length - Phuket lifeguards and tourist police (local press, 2024–2025) — flags, current season - Wikidata Q10542974, OSM — coordinates of the beach, Laem Singh and FantaSea; OSRM route — distances --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.