November–February
Northeast monsoon
Generally drier weather, comfortable temperatures and popular cruising conditions. Winds are often moderate, although local effects and stronger periods still occur.
Phuket and the Andaman Sea
Local sailing weather
Phuket can be sailed year-round. The season changes the wind, swell, rain and route—not the value of training in real tropical conditions.
Live forecast map
Wind and weather around Phuket
Explore forecast wind, rain, temperature, waves and other layers across Phuket and the Andaman Sea. Move the timeline to compare how conditions may develop.
Forecast visualisation supplied by Windy. Conditions can change quickly; this map supports planning but does not replace official marine warnings, onboard observations or the skipper’s judgement.
Predicted tides
Tides at Phuket Yacht Haven
Review the current predicted height, the next high and low water, and the outlook for the coming days in Thailand local time.
Current prediction
+0.04 m
Rising · relative to MSL
Next high
16:28
Sun 4 Oct · +0.10 m
Next low
22:27
Sun 4 Oct · -0.30 m
48-hour outlook
Predicted tide height
Now+12 hours+24 hours+36 hours+48 hours
Upcoming turns
High water
Sun 4 Oct · 16:28
Low water
Sun 4 Oct · 22:27
High water
Mon 5 Oct · 05:22
Low water
Mon 5 Oct · 12:30
High water
Mon 5 Oct · 19:17
Low water
Tue 6 Oct · 01:03
Predicted for Phuket Yacht Haven using the nearest Stormglass station, ko taphao noi (39 km away). Times are Thailand time (UTC+7). Heights are relative to MSL; actual water levels can differ because of weather and atmospheric pressure.
Year-round sailing
Phuket weather by season
March–April
Hot transition
Hotter, often lighter conditions with sea breezes, isolated thunderstorms and excellent opportunities for skills work when passage plans remain flexible.
May–September
Southwest monsoon
Fresher prevailing winds, tropical showers and more swell on exposed west-coast passages. Sheltered eastern waters can still provide valuable year-round sailing.
October
Changing season
A transition toward the drier northeast flow. Forecasts can remain changeable, rewarding conservative routing and close attention to squalls and sea state.
Weather shapes the training
Instructors adapt passages, anchorages and exercises to the forecast and crew. A change of route is normal seamanship, not a reduced experience. Tropical squalls, sea breezes and sheltered passages provide useful lessons in preparation and judgement.
Tides and local effects
Tidal streams matter around headlands, channels and marina approaches. Phuket’s tidal waters support meaningful navigation and pilotage practice, including the experience expected as sailors progress toward advanced RYA qualifications.
Check before departure
Use current marine information
This page provides seasonal context, not a live navigation forecast. Always use current official warnings, a suitable marine forecast, onboard observations and the skipper’s judgement.
