Watermelon Beach is a quiet beach on the southern tip of Koh Sukorn, an island famous for its watermelons. Many claim they are the best watermelons in all of Thailand. I can't say for sure, but they are truly excellent! Very juicy and sweet. Besides rice paddies, Koh Sukorn also boasts numerous watermelon fields stretching right along the shore – hence the name Watermelon Beach. Watermelon Beach isn't a picture-perfect beach – white sand and turquoise water are indeed not found on Koh Sukorn – but the walk through the watermelon plantations before reaching the beach and the sea is quite special! You can also enjoy the sunset here, although my favorite spot for that on Koh Sukorn is Ban Thung Beach, which is a little further along the coast.

Swimming is possible at Watermelon Beach, but it's best at high tide. At low tide, you have to walk quite far out to sea, and the water is very shallow.

To get to Watermelon Beach, it's recommended to hire a saleng (tuk-tuk) as they are inexpensive. Alternatively, you can rent a bicycle. An island tour, offered by all tuk-tuk drivers, can easily be combined with such a trip and will likely also take you through the rice paddies and to Ban Tha Laem Pier.

How to get there

How do you get to Watermelon Beach? The best way to reach Watermelon Beach is by saleng (tuk-tuk), as these are inexpensive. Alternatively, you can rent a bicycle. An island tour, offered by all tuk-tuk drivers, can easily be combined with a bike ride and will likely also take you through the rice paddies and to Ban Tha Laem Pier.