At Chalong Bay the water is warm and flat. The start is a bit muddy. Perfect shallow spot middle tide to high tide. Maximum water level at the Chest. Please check Phuket tides table. Booties are recommended for beginners. No nasty marine animals to watch out for here.
Water temperatures: range from 26-30 Celsius throughout the year.
Not much wind there, so dont be disapointed... :)
How to go there
Easy way to access is over a the resort, but I forgat the name of the resort... :(
Nightlife
A few minutes away with your motorbike, there are bars and clubs.