Stand Up Paddle Boards Koh Tao (2025) | Rentals, Routes & Sunset SUP

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Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUP) on Koh Tao (2025)

Glassy mornings, golden sunsets, and sheltered bays make Koh Tao a sweet spot for stand up paddle boarding. This guide shows you where to rent, best times & routes, prices, and reef-friendly tips so you can get on the water today.

Where to rent a paddle board

SUP TAO — Sairee (West) & Hin Wong (North-East)

Koh Tao’s longest-running SUP outfit with multiple pickup points and lots of board sizes.

  • Sairee HQ: at Maya Beach Club (great for sunset paddles). Posts often list ~11:00–18:30 with boards out till sunset. Island Travel Koh TaoFacebook

  • Hin Wong Beach Bar: daytime rentals (~09:00–18:00). Handy when the other side of the island is breezy—gives you options year-round. Instagram+1

  • Updates / DMs: Instagram @suptao and Facebook SUP TAO announce which spot is operating that day. InstagramFacebook

Also look for beach-shack rentals around Sairee, Mae Haad and Chalok—handy for a quick hour on the water. Availability varies by day/season. Koh Tao Complete Guide

How much does SUP cost?

Expect from ~250 THB / hour, with common options ~600 THB half-day and ~900 THB full-day. Always check the same-day post or message the operator for current prices and operating side. The Funky Turtle+1Island Travel Koh Tao

Best time to paddle

  • Sunrise (calmest water, few boats) or late afternoon → sunset (iconic west-coast glow). Island Travel Koh Tao

  • If the west is choppy, ask about Hin Wong on the north-east side; SUP TAO rotates locations to suit conditions. Instagram

Easy routes to try

  • Sairee shoreline cruise: hug the beach for an easy out-and-back; great at sunset. Island Travel Koh Tao

  • Hin Wong bay loop: glassy mornings with clear water over coral gardens; stay well outside the snorkelers and reef. Island Travel Koh Tao

Safety & reef-friendly tips

  • Leash on, phone in a dry bag, and keep an eye on wind/current.

  • Give wildlife space (turtles, baby blacktip reef sharks) and never stand on coral. Island Travel Koh Tao

  • Sunscreen: Thailand’s national parks ban reef-harmful sunscreen ingredients (oxybenzone, octinoxate, 4-MBC, butylparaben). Koh Tao bays aren’t a marine park, but using reef-safe mineral sunscreen everywhere is best practice. TAT Newsroom

What to bring

Rash guard or long-sleeve swim top, water (refillable), small towel, hat/sunglasses with strap, and cash/QR for rentals.

FAQs

Do I need to book?
Usually walk-up is fine. For groups or full-day boards, message SUP TAO on the morning for availability. Facebook

Can beginners try?
Yes. Rental staff give a quick safety/technique brief and will size a board for stability. Sunrise or late afternoon is the easiest time for first-timers. Island Travel Koh Tao

Where’s best for calm water today?
Check SUP TAO stories—if the west is windy, they’ll often run from Hin Wong instead. Instagram

Useful links (check today’s hours)

 

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