Phu Quoc is not a kitesurfing destination in the way Mui Ne or Phan Rang are: the island gets lighter, less reliable wind, and there is no established kite scene. But on the right days, on the right coast, you can kite here — as long as you plan around the two monsoons and, ideally, bring your own gear.
When there is wind
The longest wind record for the island is the weather station at Phu Quoc airport, on the west side. Windfinder’s statistics from 2009 to 2026 show:
| Months | Prevailing wind | Average speed | Share of readings at 4 Beaufort (11 knots) or more |
|---|---|---|---|
| December – March | North-east to east | about 7 knots | 11–16% |
| April – May | Variable, then south-west | about 6–7 knots | 7–13% |
| June – September | West to south-west | 8–9 knots | 23–33% |
| October – November | Variable | about 6 knots | 9–12% |
In other words, the most consistent wind at the airport comes with the south-west monsoon, June to September, when it blows onshore on the west coast — but that is also the rainy season, with choppy, murky water and rubbish on the beaches.
Resort and tourism blogs instead name late November to early April as the kite season, when the north-east monsoon blows across the south-east coast at Sao Beach and Khem Beach. The airport station, sheltered on the west side, may understate that wind, so both can be true: plan on the north-east wind on the south-east coast in the dry season, and the south-west wind on the west coast in the wet season. Either way, an average of 7–9 knots means a big kite and patience; check a forecast before every session.
Where people kite
- Sao Beach and Khem Beach in the dry-season north-east wind. Keep well clear of the boats and jet skis at Sao and of swimmers in front of the resorts at Khem.
- Long Beach and the west coast in the south-west monsoon, with onshore, gusty wind and waves — for experienced riders only.
Wherever you go, launch away from swimmers, and remember that many beaches are fronted by resorts that may not welcome a kite on their stretch of sand.
Gear and lessons
We could not confirm an established kitesurfing school operating on Phu Quoc in 2026, and the older advice still holds: bring your own gear. Some resorts and water-sports operators may be able to arrange lessons or rental — ask before you travel rather than counting on it. For other ways to get on the water, see water sports on Phu Quoc.
Phu Quoc or Mui Ne?
If kitesurfing is the reason for your trip, go to Mui Ne or Phan Rang on the mainland, which have stronger and steadier wind from November to April and a full kite infrastructure. If you are coming to Phu Quoc anyway, pack a kite and pick the right coast for the season — and enjoy the island’s beaches on the days without wind.
Wind data: Windfinder statistics for Phu Quoc airport, 2009–2026.
