A rider on a striped wing crossing the bay, with blue islands behind
A kitefoiler lifting off the water above a green sea
Sunset over low tide, seen from under the thatch roof of the school
Two wingfoilers side by side in front of the islands
A kitefoiler riding past a Thai fishing boat

Kitesurf lessons in Pranburi, Thailand

Private kitesurf, wingfoil and kitefoil lessons on Pak Nam Pran beach, south of Hua Hin. Gear included, beginners welcome.

Ake, the owner, walking along the water's edge in a harness
An instructor and a student chest deep in the sea during a lessonAke holding up the kite bar during a lesson, with a student beside the board in the sea

Learn to kitesurf with Ake, teaching for 15+ years

Pranburi Kite Center is a kitesurf, wingfoil and kitefoil school on Beach Road at Pak Nam Pran beach, in Pranburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, about 30 km south of Hua Hin. Ake, the owner, runs it with a small beach crew from a white hut with a thatch roof, right on the sand.

Every lesson is one to one, in Thai or English. Your instructor stays with you and guides you by walkie-talkie while you ride, so you hear what to change at the moment it matters.

Kitesurf lesson and gear rental prices

Prices in Thai baht, the same as on the door of the school. Lessons include gear. Tap a line to ask about it on WhatsApp.

Ask about dates and wind

Facilities at the school

A woman standing on a blue stand-up paddleboard close to the beach, paddling and smiling
Kites laid out on the sand, seen from the deck, with the sea beyond
Three kites inflated on the beach under big clouds
  • Sauna and ice bathHeat, then cold, after a long day on the water.
  • Deck upstairsA wooden deck under the thatch, looking out to sea.
  • Fresh water showerRinse off the salt before you go.
  • Cold drinksSold at the school.
  • Beach crewA hand on the sand when you launch and land.

Kitefoiling at Pak Nam Pran beach

See the water and the wind at the school in this film.

Wind forecast for Pak Nam Pran

Kitesurf season at Pak Nam Pran runs from October to May. This is the Windguru forecast for our beach, in knots.

Learning to kitesurf at Pak Nam Pran

When is the best time to kitesurf here?

October to May is wind season at Pak Nam Pran. Check the forecast above before you choose your dates.

Can I learn with no experience?

Yes. We teach complete beginners from the first hour, one to one.

I already ride. Can I still book a lesson?

Yes. Book time with an instructor to work on a specific skill or to push your freestyle.

Do I need my own gear?

No, every lesson includes it. Once you ride alone, you can rent gear by the hour.

How does my instructor guide me on the water?

By walkie-talkie. You hear each correction while you ride, so you don't have to come back to the beach to talk.

Do you teach in English?

Yes, in English and in Thai.

Planning your trip from Hua Hin or Bangkok

How far is it from Hua Hin and Bangkok?

About 30 km and half an hour from Hua Hin. From Bangkok it is about 220 km, roughly 3 hours by road.

Where can I stay nearby?

We can help you find a resort, a house or a condo close to the school. Send us your dates.

Ask about a place to stay

Is there parking, and can I rent a vehicle?

There is parking for cars and motorbikes, and we can help you rent a car, a motorbike or a bicycle.

Ask about a rental

What's close to the school?

A 7-Eleven, restaurants, massage and coffee shops.

Can you help me buy or sell kite gear?

Yes. Tell us what you're looking for or what you want to sell, and we'll help you.

Ask about gear

Can I leave my gear at the school?

Yes, you can store it here by the month. The price is in the list above.

Ask about storage

Find the kite school on Pak Nam Pran beach

Beach Road, Pak Nam Pran, Pranburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, 77220

Open every day, 10:00 to 17:00
085 299 5300