The Surf Window

Chaung Tha

Ayeyarwady, Myanmar

Beach breakBeginner

Myanmar's most accessible beach resort from Yangon, Chaung Tha on the Bay of Bengal delivers consistent southwest monsoon swells to a beach busy with domestic tourists, the most active and social surf scene in Myanmar.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size1–2m at 10–14s

Wind

NE

Light to E under 15 knots

Tide

Mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

Oct–Apr

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Beach break

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Multiple peaks along the beach

Length

50–100m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Beginner to intermediate
  • •Why: Consistent, warm water beach break accessible for all levels

Hazards

  • •Can be very crowded with domestic tourists on weekends and holidays
  • •Rip currents in bigger swells
  • •Political situation in Myanmar requires research before travel

Local Tips

  • •The beach is 5–6 hours from Yangon by road, an uncomfortable but scenic journey
  • •Myanmar's beach resort culture is distinctly domestic, very few foreign tourists
  • •The local seafood markets behind the beach are extraordinary for fresh produce

Location

Map showing the location of Chaung Tha in Ayeyarwady, Myanmar

17.9167, 94.3667