Surf Forecasts:
Thaila surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SSW swell with 799 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period with S 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 (Jul 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m 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 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. 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 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thaila over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your board and let’s have a look at Thaila over the next couple of weeks. I’m Rusty, and I’ll tell you straight – the surf’s pretty quiet for the most part. This reef break is a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and it’s got a decent southwest exposure, which is exactly what the guidance likes. The water’s sitting at 69°F right now, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – about 3°F above average, so you can leave
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 24 | SSW 14 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 19 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 350 | 411 | 308 | 258 | 298 | 575 | 434 | 439 | 334 | 325 | 257 | 503 | 480 | 404 | 444 | 189 | 467 | 584 | 450 | 657 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:18PM1.86m | 2:07AM1.48m | 3:05PM1.88m | 3:41AM1.29m | 3:56PM1.89m | 5:54AM1.24m | 4:50PM1.91m | 7:40AM1.30m | 5:43PM1.94m | 8:33AM1.38m | 6:32PM2.00m | 9:05AM1.44m | 7:16PM2.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:39PM0.94m | 8:06AM0.79m | 10:10PM0.88m | 8:44AM0.98m | 11:38PM0.77m | 9:35AM1.13m | 00:45AM0.63m | 10:48AM1.23m | 1:34AM0.51m | 12:01PM1.26m | 2:13AM0.40m | 12:57PM1.23m | 2:47AM0.31m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 7 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 287 | 411 | 308 | 202 | 298 | 575 | 434 | 439 | 334 | 325 | 69 | 503 | 480 | 404 | 319 | 177 | 329 | 308 | 250 | 269 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | W 4 | W 5 | SW 16 | S 10 | W 5 | S 9 | W 5 | W 6 | S 14 | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | SSW 14 | W 6 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 350 | 4 | 4 | 258 | 96 | 8 | 57 | 13 | 25 | 106 | 257 | 52 | 36 | 91 | 39 | 189 | 34 | 584 | 450 | 657 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 14 | SSE 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 13 | SSE 14 | W 5 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 26 | SSW 26 | SW 24 | W 6 | SW 21 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 9 | 16 | 20 | 75 | 114 | 20 | 4 | 35 | 20 | 19 | 151 | 51 | 105 | 66 | 444 | 24 | 467 | 42 | 26 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | 60 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 109 | 2 | 65 | 5 | 21 | 65 | 109 | 65 | 65 | 109 | 19 | 109 | 109 | 0 | 65 | 109 | 52 | 65 | 109 | 18 |
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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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