Bang Sak Beach
Quiet beach west of Khao Lak with mangroves
Bang Sak Beach on Phang Nga's coast provides quieter shorelines, small resorts and seafood restaurants, and serves as a lower-key base for Khao Lak and island tours.
Bang Sak at a Glance#
Address: Bang Sak Beach, Takua Thung / Takua Pa area (Phang Nga), Thailand
Hours: Open 24 hours
Admission: Free
About Bang Sak#
Bang Sak is a coastal beach area on the Andaman coast in Phang Nga province, southern Thailand, known for a long, quiet sandy shoreline. The beach area is less intensively developed than nearby resort centers, offering a more relaxed coastal environment.
Visitors use the stretch for swimming, sunbathing and local seafood restaurants rather than large-scale nightlife or heavy tourist infrastructure. The setting includes coastal vegetation and views across the Andaman Sea.
Bang Sak is located on the Phang Nga coastline, north of the main Khao Lak resort area and within driving distance of coastal towns and marine-access points.
- Character: The beach tends to be quieter and less developed than many nearby resort beaches, making it a good choice for visitors seeking a lower-density shoreline.
Tips for Visiting Bang Sak#
- Go at sunrise for a peaceful beach experience and better chances of finding shells and quiet stretches before high season crowds arrive.
- Visit outside the peak December-January season if you want fewer resort guests; low-season mornings are often deserted and more pleasant for long walks.
- Walk or ride a short distance along the shore away from the main beach entrance to find quieter coves and the small local seafood stalls that many day-trippers miss.
Best Time to Visit Bang Sak#
Visit in the dry season (Nov-Apr) for the best beach weather and calmer sea conditions.
Weather & Climate near Bang Sak#
Bang Sak's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 33°C. Heavy rainfall (3494 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 21° - 32° | 27° | 32 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 1.7 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.6h |
| February | Excellent | 22° - 33° | 29° | 35 mm | some cloud | 74% | 1.6 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 11.7h |
| March | Very Good | 22° - 33° | 31° | 89 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 1.9 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Acceptable | 23° - 33° | 33° | 199 mm | overcast | 78% | 1.8 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.2h |
| May | Acceptable | 24° - 32° | 32° | 402 mm | overcast | 83% | 1.7 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.4h |
| June | Acceptable | 24° - 31° | 31° | 403 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.5h |
| July | Acceptable | 24° - 31° | 31° | 470 mm | overcast | 84% | 1.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.4h |
| August | Acceptable | 24° - 31° | 30° | 578 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.3 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.3h |
| September | Good | 23° - 30° | 27° | 589 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.7 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.1h |
| October | Good | 23° - 30° | 27° | 428 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.6 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.8h |
| November | Good | 22° - 31° | 27° | 215 mm | overcast | 84% | 1.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.6h |
| December | Good | 22° - 31° | 26° | 54 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.5h |
