About Surin Beach
Surin Beach is a 1-kilometre sandy beach on the west coast of Phuket Island in Choeng Thale, Thalang District. Located between Bang Tao and Kamala beaches, it is known for its fine white sand, clear turquoise water, and casuarina tree-lined shore backed by low hills. Once known as Millionaire's Row for its luxury villas and resorts, it offers a relatively quiet, scenic setting popular for swimming, sunbathing and sunset views.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a curved bay of white sand bordered by casuarina trees and low green hills, with clear water and a relaxed atmosphere. The beach has a central sandy area for sunbathing and swimming, with rocky headlands at both ends. Small restaurants, cafes and massage areas are set back from the sand, with parking and access paths. The sea is generally calm in dry season and wavy for surfing in monsoon season.
Key highlights
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800m-1km stretch of fine white sand and clear turquoise water
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Scenic bay framed by forested headlands and casuarina trees
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Calm swimming conditions in dry season and seasonal surf breaks
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Sunset views over the Andaman Sea
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Proximity to luxury resorts, beach clubs and dining options
History of Surin Beach
Surin Beach developed as an upscale resort area known as Millionaire's Row due to luxury villas and high-end resorts along the bay. The beach was affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and subsequently restored, with later beach management regulations to clear commercial structures from the sand.
Route
| By air | Phuket International Airport (HKT) is the gateway airport, about 20-25 minutes drive north of the beach. |
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| By road |