Kampot Bay / Kep Thmey
📍 Asia · Cambodia
BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedFlatChoppy
Spot essentials
Skill levelBeginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Water typeFlat, Choppy
BottomMud and sand
Launch areaOperator-arranged shallow estuary kite beach approximately 7 km downstream of Kampot; access by boat or seasonal land transfer from Cambodia Kiteboarding at Villa Vedici.
Spot conditions
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, December
Wind directionsNE, SW
Launch difficultyModerate
Typical wind speedIndicative 15–22 knots on rideable days
Facilities
✓ Parking✓ Kite School✓ Rental✓ Restaurants✓ Accommodation
Local rules & restrictions
Confirm private launch access and transfer with the operator. Dry-season winds may be offshore; arrange supervision and boat recovery. Beware the deeper channel, tides and boat traffic.
About this spot
A school-led shallow-water kitesurfing area on the Kampong Bay estuary about 7 km downstream from Kampot. Access is arranged with Cambodia Kiteboarding; the Villa Vedici town base is not the actual kite launch.
Conditions and local access rules may change. Always check current signage, forecasts and official local guidance before kitesurfing.