Surf Forecasts:
Thaila surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 405 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Thaila in the next 16 days are 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 21st Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thaila over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next sixteen days. I’m looking at a patch that’s pretty frustrating. We’ve got small swell coming in, but the wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, which messes up the face. The water temp is 73°F, which is much warmer than usual for the season – over 5 degrees warmer, so that’s a real notable thing if you just want to get wet.
The first possible window of surf isn’t really until Thursday, September 17th. Before that, Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th are a no-go – the wind is onshore, and the conditions are just poor. That’s a couple of days of nothing.
Thursday, September 17th – Thaila has a little 0.8ft (2ft) swell from the SSW in the morning, but the wind is blowing onshore at 6 mph. The energy reading is moderate (364). It’s marked as “marginal.” The swell period is 16 seconds, so there’s some good groundswell energy in there, but the wind will flatten it out.
The best chance we get is around Saturday, September 19th morning. The wind drops to a nearly calm 3 mph, and we’ve got a 0.6m (2ft) swell from the SW with a very long 18-second period. The energy is 379, which is decent for that size. That’s your glassy window – tiny, but clean. It's a beginner-level wave for sure. The crowds at Thaila are only “sometimes,” so you might score it empty.
Into Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st, the swell picks up to 0.8m to 0.9m (3ft to 3ft), but the cross-onshore wind blows at 6 to 9 mph, putting a chop on the surface. The energy readings hit the 400s, which is a fair amount of push for the size, but the quality just isn’t there.
Looking further out, into the end of September, the swell fades to 0.5m to 0.7m (2ft to 2ft) and the period shortens. The wind stays cross-onshore. The energy drops into the weak to moderate range (100s to 200s). No standouts.
If you’re into kiting, that persistent cross-onshore wind and small, rideable swell from September 22nd onward will be a better bet than paddling. For everyone else, this is a lean stretch. Things can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 20 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 127 | 127 | 87 | 348 | 252 | 291 | 223 | 191 | 242 | 236 | 236 | 183 | 255 | 252 | 252 | 375 | 379 | 358 | 338 | 405 | 318 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:56AM1.99m | 1:27AM1.32m | 12:30PM1.90m | 4:02AM1.23m | 1:16PM1.80m | 2:38PM1.72m | 8:15AM1.44m | 4:24PM1.73m | 7:56AM1.50m | 5:38PM1.80m | 8:03AM1.57m | 6:29PM1.89m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 7:12PM0.64m | 5:39AM1.11m | 8:26PM0.71m | 5:03AM1.22m | 10:09PM0.73m | 11:37PM0.66m | 10:12AM1.43m | 00:31AM0.57m | 11:55AM1.34m | 1:08AM0.48m | 12:43PM1.22m | 1:37AM0.41m | |||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | W 9 | W 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 6 | W 7 | SW 18 | W 7 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 127 | 39 | 20 | 348 | 252 | 291 | 223 | 191 | 242 | 118 | 104 | 139 | 255 | 252 | 37 | 58 | 379 | 71 | 338 | 405 | 318 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 6 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 7 | SW 17 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 22 | 88 | 87 | 6 | 14 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 111 | 236 | 236 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 252 | 375 | 42 | 358 | 39 | 26 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | S 9 | W 5 | SSW 13 | SW 21 | SW 21 | W 5 | W 6 | S 11 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 23 | 127 | 69 | 15 | 5 | 33 | 116 | 116 | 4 | 15 | 9 | 183 | 99 | 96 | 76 | 48 | 49 | 51 | 48 | 47 | 26 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 65 | 157 | 46 | 65 | 109 | 0 | 65 | 105 | 0 | 65 | 105 | 0 | 54 | 105 | 0 | 65 | 109 | 8 | 65 | 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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