Surf Forecasts:
Bang Tao surf forecast from 28 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 29 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, WSW swell with 135 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 29 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bang Tao this week:
The surf forecast for Bang Tao over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bang Tao in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 29) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+07) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 29th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 29th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 29th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bang Tao over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | Monday 2 | Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 21 | W 20 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 135 | 58 | 29 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 26 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 11:52AM1.88m | 00:07AM2.17m | 12:36PM1.72m | 00:52AM2.01m | 1:30PM1.55m | 1:47AM1.82m | 2:44PM1.39m | 3:02AM1.64m | 4:34PM1.35m | 4:44AM1.56m | 6:16PM1.46m | 6:17AM1.59m | 7:18PM1.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:49AM0.05m | 5:48PM0.20m | 6:34AM0.18m | 6:30PM0.36m | 7:26AM0.34m | 7:19PM0.56m | 8:32AM0.50m | 8:29PM0.74m | 10:03AM0.59m | 10:19PM0.84m | 11:41AM0.57m | 00:10AM0.78m | 12:51PM0.47m | 1:21AM0.63m | |||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | — | 7 | 4 | — | 7 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | W 6 | W 20 |
| kJ | 135 | 58 | 29 | 18 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 26 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 5 | WNW 10 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WSW 13 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 12 | W 6 | — | W 6 | W 11 | — |
| kJ | 15 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 13 | 4 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | W 13 | SSW 4 | SW 12 | W 12 | WNW 9 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | — | W 6 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 21 | S 6 |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | NNE 2 | — | — | E 2 | — | — | ESE 2 | SSE 3 | — |
| kJ | 77 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 73 | 73 | 1 | 20 | 73 | 73 | 659 | 73 | 657 | 704 | 659 | 704 | 716 | 704 | 657 | 704 | 657 |
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Information about the Bang Tao Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bang Tao provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bang Tao can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bang Tao surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Bang Tao) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Bang Tao may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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