Surf Forecasts:
Thaila surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with 334 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) 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 (Sun 16th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thaila over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer at Thaila over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, this is a tough one. We've got a long stretch of pretty average to poor conditions ahead. The first solid window is a while away, but there are a couple of glimmers if you're patient. Thaila is a beginner-friendly reef break that's fairly consistent, and it's exposed to a southwest swell, so it's about the right time of year for it.
The first week and a half is mostly a write-off. From Sunday the 16th of August through to about the 25th, we're dealing with small, weak swell and cross-onshore winds that'll leave the surface chopped up. Wave heights sit around 1ft to 3ft, and the wind is consistently from the west or southwest, hitting it cross-on. The combined swell energy is moderate to weak, reading between 124 and 410, but the quality just isn't there. Most mornings and afterdays get a score of zero or marginal, with comments like "poor surf conditions" or "questionable tide conditions." Honestly, it's a tough slog. The water temp is a notable 72°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least the wait won't be cold.
The standout window—and I mean the only real standout—shapes up for Wednesday the 26th of August. Check the afternoon session. The wind goes glassy, absolutely dead calm, which is a massive positive. With zero wind, the surface will be like a lake. The swell is still small, at 2ft from the southwest, but with a period of 16 seconds it's a solid groundswell. That longer period will push more energy into the reef break, keeping it clean even though it's small. The combined energy is 288, which is moderate. For a beginner-friendly break, this is the best you're going to get. Expect it to be very clean, but flat in between sets. Keep in mind that crowds are possible here, so if this is your window, get out there early.
After that, we slide back into small, onshore conditions until the end of the month. The last few days of August and into the 31st see a slight flicker of more size, with 3ft to 3ft swell from the SSW, but the winds stay choppy and cross-on, so it's not going to be great.
So to sum it up: the first ten days are a no-go. You're waiting for that Wednesday afternoon the 26th for the only real clean shot. After that, we're back to waiting. It's a long dry spell, but that one glassy window might be worth the patience for a beginner or someone who just wants a clean knee-high wave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
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382 | 334 | 268 | 268 | 268 | 261 | 203 | 184 | 242 | 270 | 280 | 193 | 183 | 183 | 175 | 101 | 99 | 99 | 63 | 120 | 165 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 12:29PM1.96m | 00:37AM1.60m | 1:04PM1.93m | 1:39AM1.37m | 1:44PM1.88m | 3:29AM1.21m | 2:37PM1.83m | 3:50PM1.80m | 8:28AM1.36m | 5:08PM1.83m | 8:30AM1.43m | 6:10PM1.91m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 6:49PM0.75m | 6:27AM0.77m | 7:55PM0.79m | 6:50AM0.96m | 9:20PM0.80m | 7:05AM1.13m | 11:02PM0.75m | 00:21AM0.65m | 10:10AM1.35m | 1:12AM0.53m | 11:58AM1.32m | 1:50AM0.43m | |||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
382 | 334 | 268 | 268 | 268 | 51 | 44 | 28 | 242 | 270 | 280 | 193 | 183 | 183 | 175 | 101 | 99 | 99 | 63 | 120 | 165 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | S 10 | W 5 | W 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 5 | W 6 | SW 19 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 10 |
8 | 8 | 28 | 25 | 32 | 261 | 203 | 184 | 27 | 28 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | W 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 8 | SW 20 | S 9 | SW 18 | SW 19 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 19 |
20 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 67 | 67 | 12 | 16 | 1 | 12 | 57 | 8 | 8 | 81 | 50 | 51 | 50 | 27 | 58 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 12 | — | — | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 109 | 109 | 68 | 109 | 109 | 10 | 65 | 105 | 2 | 65 | 109 | 0 | 65 | 128 | 44 | 65 | 119 | 0 | 65 | 109 | 8 |
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Information about the Thaila Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Thaila 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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