Koh Tao Water Sports

Besides enjoying the underwater world of Koh Tao, you can choose to have fun above the water on the surface with a choice of water sports.

Koh Tao Water Sports

Water Sports on Koh Tao

An increasing amount of water sports are available on Koh Tao, including wakeboarding, tubing and standup paddle boarding. For the uninitiated, read on to discover what these are all about.

Wakeboarding involves riding a small, thin board over the water’s surface, combining techniques from both water skiing and surfing. The board has shoe bindings to secure your feet. Both wakeboarding and tubing (where you sit in a giant inflatable ring and hang on) require being towed behind a boat, which can accommodate a small group of friends. This makes for a fun experience as everyone can take turns. You can choose the duration of the activity, ranging from 30 minutes to 4 hours.


Standup paddle boarding, or SUP, is a relaxing water sport on Koh Tao where you stand on a big, wide surfboard while paddling. This is a great way to enjoy sightseeing around Koh Tao’s beaches and bays at your own pace and to have your private spots for sunbathing and watching beautiful sunsets. You can even practise yoga while floating peacefully on the ocean. There are several places to rent standup paddle boards on the beaches at Sairee Beach, Mae Haad Bay and Chalok Baan Kao Bay.

Kite surfing courses are also available; this is an adventurous water sport combining wakeboarding, surfing, paragliding and gymnastics. If you have a few days or longer to spare; why not sign up for a sailing course and enjoy Koh Tao and the surrounding areas from a sailboat? For those who already know how to sail, a few small dinghies are available for rent on Sairee Beach.

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Fishing Trips on Koh Tao

All companies offering “Around the Island” snorkeling trips, like Oxygen Tour, also provide fishing trips, including night fishing. Day fishing trips start at 09:00 and return 16:00, while night trips depart at 18:00 and return at midnight. Professional anglers offer game fishing, and local fishermen can be found on the main beaches and piers in Mae Haad Bay.




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