Beaches and coves of Cha-am
The 4 beaches and coves of Cha-am, Thailand, as recorded in Cala. The details come from the app's records; today's wind, sea temperature and shelter are in the Cala app.
Records last updated: October 1, 2026
- Sandy: 4
- Free entry: 2
- Cha-am BeachSand
Cha-am Beach is a long, wide sandy shore in Phetchaburi, about 170 km south of Bangkok, popular with both Thai and international visitors.
- Chao Samran BeachSand
Chao Samran Beach is a long, fine-sand beach about 15 km from Phetchaburi town.
- Laem Luang BeachFreeSand
Laem Luang Beach, known locally as the ‘first grain of sand’, marks the point where the muddy mangrove shores of the upper gulf give way to sand.
- Puek Tian BeachFreeSand
Puek Tian Beach lies between Cha-am and Chao Samran, about 21 km from Phetchaburi town.
Are there free beaches in Cha-am?
Yes. Free-entry beaches on record include Laem Luang Beach and Puek Tian Beach.
Which beaches in Cha-am are sandy?
Sandy beaches on record include Cha-am Beach, Chao Samran Beach, Laem Luang Beach and Puek Tian Beach.
Which coves in Cha-am are sheltered from the wind?
It changes with the day's wind direction, so there is no fixed list. Cala works it out for each cove by comparing the cove's orientation with today's wind forecast; open Cha-am in the app to see which coves are sheltered right now.