Wild weather

25 May Storm Klong Dao beach 2012

Bottles washed up from Malaysia, Sri lanka & Maldives (then one from Indonesia)

We have just come out of about 5 or 6 days of really wild weather, from the 23rd May to Sunday 28th. The low system covered from Phuket, Krabi, Lanta and down to Trang. Big seas and some really big storm cells. On Friday one storm came in late in the afternoon and left a path of destruction - trees down, roofs off, a day to avoid being under a coconut tree. We dont often get storms that intense for this time of year, and with contant rain. But now the worst has passed, the sea is not as messy and wild and we can get out, clean up, dry out and go surfing.

Kiteboard and Surf Koh Lanta

The wind is up and so are the waves. We have had a couple of big overnight storms, there is low pressure out in the Andaman that has been giving localised showers. It has been clear in the day but last night there was a big thunder/lightening storm. Lanta seem to be on the edge of the bad weather, as always.
On Tuesday we had a day with nice strong wind, enough to get Bernhard from France out for a few runs.

                                           Bernhard from France with some air time

                                        Sunset at kaw kaweng beach

                                          Storm passing at sea

Reini from Austria learning to surf

The surf has also been good - perfect for beginners, and the biggest waves early in the morning - for Sam to get some action. 

surf season has arrived in Thailand

The waves have finally arrived - it has been months! This week there has only been the occasional rain shower overnight and the days have been overcast but fine. The wave swell is finally here with 3-4 foot on Monday and no wind. Today, Thursday the wind as picked up a bit making the waves a bit messy.

Sam surfing 30 April

The office view

We have had our first beginner surfers of the season getting out and learning. The conditions for learners has been perfect!