Kata Beach Live Cam
A real-time rooftop view of Kata Beach, Phuket, plus live wind, wave and tide forecast — streaming straight from SSS Phuket.
This camera looks out over Kata Beach from SSS Phuket's rooftop, streaming a live view of the water 24 hours a day. It's here mainly so our own surf and SUP students can check conditions before a lesson, but it's open for anyone to use — surfers scouting the break, travelers planning a beach day, or family back home checking in on Phuket weather.
Scroll down for live wind, wave and tide data from Windguru, then keep reading for background on the beach itself and what SSS Phuket runs right here on the sand.
What the Kata Beach Live Cam Is Actually Useful For
Real Surf Conditions, Not a Forecast Guess
Wave size, wind direction and crowd levels all change through the day. Glance at the feed before you commit to a session — useful year-round, but especially during surf season (May–November) when conditions shift fast.
Planning a Day at Kata Beach
If you're deciding between beaches or timing a visit around the tide, the live view plus the Windguru data above gives you a faster read than a static forecast page.
A Window Into SSS Phuket
The camera sits on the roof of our shop, steps from the sand. While it's streaming, we're running surf lessons, scuba diving, and freediving courses right here — and supporting a local coral reef restoration project.
Explore Kata Beach With SSS Phuket
Everything below is run right from our shop on Kata Beach — the same stretch of coast you're watching on the cam.
Find SSS Phuket on Kata Beach
The camera is mounted on our rooftop, right on Kata Beach — so if you can see it on the live feed, you're a short walk from where we're standing.
- Open: 8am – 8pm daily
- What we run here: Surfing, SUP, scuba diving & freediving
- Languages: English speaking team
Kata Beach Live Cam — Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Kata Beach live cam free to watch?
Yes. It's a free public stream — no login or payment needed. It runs 24/7 from SSS Phuket's rooftop.
Where exactly is the camera located?
It's mounted on the roof of SSS Phuket Dive & Surf Center, right on Kata Beach, Phuket. The view looks straight out over the main surf break.
Is this a surf cam or a general beach cam?
Both. It shows general beach conditions — sand, water color, weather — but it's positioned specifically over the main surf spot, so surfers use it to check wave and wind conditions before paddling out.
What's the best time to check it for surf conditions?
Kata Beach's surf season runs May to November. Outside those months the water is usually calmer. Checking the cam alongside the Windguru forecast above gives the clearest picture of current wind and wave conditions.
Does the camera work at night?
The feed streams continuously, but like any outdoor camera, visibility drops after dark. It's most useful for checking conditions during daylight hours.
Can I use this to time a surf or SUP lesson booking?
That's exactly what it's there for. Check the live view and forecast, then reach out on WhatsApp if conditions look good and you'd like to book a surfing lesson or SUP session.
Who operates this webcam?
SSS Phuket Dive, Freedive & Surf Center — a dive and watersports shop on Kata Beach, running since 2008.
What Visitors Say
"Checked the cam every morning before deciding whether to paddle out. Matched what I found on the beach almost exactly — saved me a few wasted trips."
"We used it to plan a beach day with the kids and check the water wasn't too rough. Nice to have a real view instead of guessing from a forecast app."
"Booked a surf lesson with SSS after watching the cam for a couple of days and seeing consistent waves. The instructors were great and it's exactly where the cam is pointed."