Surf Forecasts:
Thaila surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 348 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Thaila this week:
The surf forecast for Thaila over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Thaila in the next 16 days are 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thaila over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mates, Rusty here. Let’s size up what Thaila is offering, and I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – this forecast is a flat, windy mess for the next two weeks. Don’t rush to grab your board.
The water is 71°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, but that’s the only highlight. The swell is coming from the SSW to SW, which is fine for this reef, but the wind is the problem. From Saturday the 12th all the way to Sunday the 27th, it’s onshore or cross-onshore nearly every day, keeping the surface choppy and ugly.
Swell heights are tiny – just 1ft to 3ft. The periods are long, between 14 and 20 seconds, which would normally mean some nice groundswell, but the wind just tears it apart. Wave energy is weak to moderate, ranging from 151 to 452 – nothing exciting. The best you’ll see is Wednesday the 16th morning, with a 3ft SSW swell at 18 seconds and light onshore wind, but it’s still only a marginal call. Thursday the 17th morning pushes the energy to 452, but again, cross-onshore wind kills it.
For a reef that needs clean glass, this is honestly looking more like a kite-surfing zone than a paddle spot. The second week is more of the same: small, choppy, and disappointing. No standouts, no magic windows. If you’re keen, the mornings around the 16th or 20th might give you a tiny window, but keep your expectations low.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 20 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 136 | 97 | 89 | 87 | 180 | 108 | 108 | 147 | 93 | 127 | 87 | 348 | 249 | 291 | 220 | 193 | 242 | 236 | 236 | 183 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:49PM1.88m | 10:59AM2.09m | 11:33PM1.68m | 11:27AM2.06m | 00:22AM1.49m | 11:56AM1.99m | 1:27AM1.32m | 12:30PM1.90m | 4:02AM1.23m | 1:16PM1.80m | 2:38PM1.72m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:46PM0.49m | 4:43AM0.62m | 5:30PM0.51m | 5:07AM0.80m | 6:17PM0.56m | 5:27AM0.97m | 7:12PM0.64m | 5:39AM1.11m | 8:26PM0.71m | 5:03AM1.22m | 10:09PM0.73m | 11:37PM0.66m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 9 | W 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | W 6 |
| kJ | 136 | 23 | 58 | 43 | 180 | 88 | 38 | 22 | 20 | 39 | 21 | 348 | 249 | 291 | 220 | 193 | 242 | 118 | 236 | 36 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 6 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 4 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 15 | 97 | 89 | 87 | 44 | 108 | 108 | 147 | 93 | 88 | 87 | 6 | 15 | 67 | 111 | 46 | 9 | 236 | 104 | 101 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | S 10 | W 5 | S 9 | SW 21 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 16 | 13 | 12 | 58 | 129 | 44 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 127 | 69 | 16 | 5 | 27 | 116 | 26 | 35 | 37 | 35 | 183 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | W 3 | — | W 5 | W 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | 7 | 19 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 105 | 18 | 65 | 109 | 53 | 65 | 65 | 53 | 65 | 65 | 12 | 65 | 109 | 0 | 109 | 109 | 12 | 109 | 109 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Thaila provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Thaila can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Thaila 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 (Thaila) 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).
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