Bophut (Koh Samui)
Bo Phut · Bophut Beach · Fisherman's Village Samui
9°33.6'N 100°0.6'E
Depth
2–6m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
65m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
65m
Set 65m radius off Bophut beach. The bay faces north and is sheltered from S winds by the island. Tidal range 0.5–1.5m. Anchor in 3–5m at low water. Bay is shallow — shoal-draft vessels preferred.
About This Anchorage
Bophut on Koh Samui's northern coast is home to the charming Fisherman's Village with traditional wooden shophouses, boutique restaurants, and a Friday Walking Street market. The anchorage is shallow with good sand and mud holding, well-protected from SE through S around to NE directions. The village atmosphere is more authentic than Chaweng and the provisioning and dining are excellent. Good base for day trips to the Ang Thong Marine National Park archipelago to the northwest.
Protected From
N · NE · E · S
Exposed To
W · NW
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free
- Permit required
- No
Hazards
- !Very shallow bay — enter carefully at low tide; some areas dry
- !Ferry traffic between Koh Samui and Koh Phangan crossing the northern Samui channel
- !Fish traps and oyster cages near the bay edges
Skipper's Tips
- →Fisherman's Village Friday Night Walking Street is excellent — fresh food and local crafts
- →Good dinghy landing at the pier in the village centre
- →Day trips to Ang Thong Marine NP available from Bophut pier
- →Na Thon pier (customs/ferry) is 10nm west — good access for provisioning runs
Facilities
Excellent restaurants in Fisherman's Village; Friday Walking Street market
Nearest provisions: Bophut Fisherman's Village (0.3nm)
Best Months & Season
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Best May–October (SW monsoon season for the Gulf). March–April transitional. NE monsoon (November–February) brings N/NE winds which expose the northern anchorage — consider moving to the lee side of the island.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
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