Swimming in Koh Samui and Koh Phangan in July and August

Hi there.

I’m planning my trip for July–August 2025. After Bangkok and the Chiang Mai area, we’re heading to Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. I read on Le Routard that the water level is low during this period. On Koh Phangan, I’d like to stay on the west/northwest side of the island (Koh Ma? Haad Khom?) Could you let me know what the water level is like there? Will we be able to swim during this period? And if you have any beach/hotel recommendations for Koh Samui and Koh Phangan, that’d be great! Thanks!

hi,

we had no problem swimming in July/August at Mae Haad/Ko Maa beach. Snorkeling all day! !

Hi,

Okay, that reassures me. And in the evening, where’s the best place to be if you’ve got wheels in this area?

Thanks! !

it was a really dead spot (pre-Covid). When we arrived, we immediately said we wouldn’t stay. In the end, we actually added nights to our original plan because we felt so good there! It might have developed a bit since then, but I doubt it.

Thanks! !