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Should you sail in Phuket Yacht Haven?

CAUTION — Sail only if you are experienced and prepared. Sailing score 65/100 · Thailand. Strong wind — experienced crew only. Marine data unavailable. Best window starts around Today 7:00 PM.

About sailing in Phuket Yacht Haven

Phuket is the gateway to Thailand's Andaman Sea — limestone karsts, emerald bays, and world-class charter cruising.

Best time to sail

November through April northeast monsoon season; avoid southwest monsoon May–October for offshore work.

Sailing notes

Coral reefs and tidal currents in narrow channels; check national park anchoring fees and restrictions.

Wind and local conditions

Northeast monsoon trades 10–20 knots November–April; southwest monsoon brings heavier seas and rain.

What SailCall covers

Wind, seas, rain, visibility, and pressure for today's coastal day sail, using WeatherAPI.com forecast and marine data. Wave outlook is included; tide times are not yet — check a local tide table before harbor entry. Not a chart plotter or passage planner.

Should I go sailing today?

Phuket Yacht Haven

CAUTION

Sail only if you are experienced and prepared

65

Sailing score

Next 24 hours

Hourly sailing comfort at the harbor — today and tomorrow are local to the marina.

Best intervals: Tomorrow 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Tomorrow 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Boat type

Showing Keelboat wind thresholds

Tomorrow
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Hover or tap an hour for details · Next 24 hours

Best window starts around Today 7:00 PM

At harbor: Sat, Jul 4, 7:00 PM (Indochina Time)

The call

Marginal conditions near Phuket Yacht Haven today — strong wind — experienced crew only. A better window may be tomorrow morning.

Location

Phuket Yacht Haven, Thailand

7.9800°, 98.3983°Open in OpenStreetMap

Today's seas

No marine wave data for this point. Try searching closer to open water or a coastal waypoint. Offshore forecasts need a sea position, not an inland pin.

Conditions at a glance

What stood out in the forecast

Wind

Fair

11 kt · BF 4

Sustained to 11 kt · gusts to 23 kt · BF 6

Beaufort 6 — manageable for experienced crews but not relaxing. Reef before open water, plan a route with lee shore options, and expect harder docking and mooring picks.

Rain

Fair

70%

2.6 mm total · 70% peak chance · 6 wet hour(s)

Showers possible across 6 hour(s). Light rain is manageable with good gear; heavy bursts can obscure marks and other traffic — keep a hand on the plotter or chart.

Air temperature

Fair

31°C

Air 27–31°C · feels like 27–36°C

Feels-like 27–36°C once wind and humidity count. Layer so you can cool off in sun and warm up when wet; shivering crews make poor decisions.

Visibility

Good

3.2 nm

Lowest 3.2 nm · best 13 nm today

Generally clear sightlines (about 5.9–13 nm). Good for spotting traffic and shoreline references — still verify charted marks; glare and spray can fool you even on “clear” days.

Barometric pressure

Good

1011 hPa

1011 hPa → steady

Pressure is steady — no strong synoptic system pushing through on this snapshot. Local wind, sea breeze, and geography still dominate near shore.

UV / sun

Poor

UV 8.5

Very high index — limit bare-skin time on deck. · peak near 13:00

UV 8.5 is very high — water reflection adds exposure you do not feel on land. Broad-spectrum SPF, hat, lip protection, and hydration reduce fatigue; consider shade breaks if you are out all day.

Why we said CAUTION

What pushed the score — how we score

  • Strong wind — experienced crew only

    High

    Winds up to 11 kt, gusts to 23 kt. Reef early and avoid exposed passages.

  • Marine data unavailable

    High

    Wave forecast could not be loaded for this point. Try a location closer to open water.

How we decided

We score sailing conditions with fixed thresholds, so you can see why we picked go, caution, or no-go. Official charts, tide books, and your own judgment still run the show.

  • GO — sailing score ≥70 with no critical blockers
  • CAUTION — score 45–69, or manageable risks
  • NO-GO — score <45 or dangerous wind/seas/storms

Engine v1.1.19 · open_meteo marine + forecast · Evaluated Sat, Jul 4, 6:59 PM (Indochina Time) · limited marine data

What should I do?

What to do next

  • Best window starts around Today 7:00 PM

    Conditions should improve around Today 7:00 PM (Indochina Time) — consider delaying departure until then.

    At harbor: Sat, Jul 4, 7:00 PM (Indochina Time)

  • Reef early and wear PFDs

    Reduce sail area before leaving the harbor and keep crew in life jackets.

  • Consider a sheltered route

    Stay inside the bay or in the lee of the land if you go out.

Day outlook

2-day · °C, kt, m, nm, mm

Today

Poor

31°C / 27°C

2.6 mm · 70% · 11 kt · BF 4

Not ideal: breezy conditions (remaining hours).

Tomorrow

Poor

31°C / 25°C

5.1 mm · 45%

Not ideal: rain expected.

Forecast data from third-party providers.