Hat Phra Ae
Beach Krabi's long sandy beach popular for swimming
Ao Phra Ae (Long Beach) on Ko Lanta, a wide sand strand with swimming, beachfront bungalows and boat access to nearby islets.
Hat Phra Ae, commonly called Long Beach, is a principal sandy beach on Koh Lanta in Krabi province, Thailand. It is known for an extended shoreline, shallow water in parts and a range of guesthouses and restaurants facing the sea.
The beach is used for swimming, strolling and watching sunset and is one of the island’s main visitor hubs outside the main town. Accommodation ranges from budget bungalows to mid-range resorts oriented toward beach-front stays.
Koh Lanta developed as a tourism destination from the late 20th century, growing from small fishing communities into an island economy with guesthouses, dive operators and visitor services; Hat Phra Ae became a central beachfront area in that process. The beach continues to host local residents alongside tourism facilities.
Hat Phra Ae lies on the western coast of Koh Lanta Yai in Krabi province, accessible by ferry and road connections from the mainland and nearby islands. It is part of the island’s main coastal corridor.
- Main attraction: Long Beach runs along the western coast of Koh Lanta and is one of the island's principal sandy shorelines, popular for sunsets and simple seaside accommodation.
Tips for Visiting Hat Phra Ae #
- Hat Phra Ae (Long Beach) is on Ko Lanta and is most convenient from Saladan - use the island's main road/Saladan area as your access point to avoid confusing small lanes.
- Go early morning or late afternoon: mornings are best for a quiet swim and late afternoons for broad west-facing sunsets; mid-day is when island day-trippers make the sand busy.
- Walk to the southern rocky point if you want fewer people and better viewpoints - most visitors concentrate on the central beach strip and miss the quieter headlands.
Best Time to Visit Hat Phra Ae #
Aim to visit in the dry season (November-April) for the most reliable beach weather and calm seas.
Weather & Climate near Hat Phra Ae #
Hat Phra Ae's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 34°C. Heavy rainfall (2072 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. The driest month with just 26 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (205 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (197 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (239 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (297 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (319 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (294 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (208 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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