Surf Forecasts:
Thaila surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, S swell with 812 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) 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+) | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thaila over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here with the real-world numbers.
The action kicks off Monday, 27 July. We’ve got some solid, long-period groundswell coming from the southwest, which is the direction this reef really likes. Wave heights around 4 ft. Combined energy is sitting at 767, so there’s a moderate push behind it. The wind is light and blowing onshore, which isn’t ideal but keeps the surface rideable. Water temp is 71°, which is about 4° warmer than usual – that’s pretty noticeable for the time of year.
Monday morning, 27 July is your best bet. That 18-second period from the SW means real groundswell – better shape, more power, and longer sets, making it easier to get out. Light onshore wind, but it’s not glassy. For beginners, 4 ft is manageable, and the spot is fairly consistent. You’ll see some people out, nothing crazy, but expect a few.
Through the rest of the week, into 31 July, the swell sits between 3 and 5 ft. Wind stays light but mostly cross-onshore or onshore. Not perfect, but on a longboard you could still get into a few. The period drops to 14 seconds by Thursday, so the punch fades, but it’s still surfable.
From 1 August, things start to dwindle. Saturday morning might have a waist-high wave at 4 ft, but it’s not a standout. Then from 2 August until around 6 August, it goes flat. Swell drops below 1 ft, energy readings fall into double digits – we’re talking a solid stretch of about five days where you’re not gonna find much.
By 7–8 August, there’s a tiny pulse. Swell height bumps to 2 ft to 3 ft, still from the SSW, with periods of 17–19 seconds. It’s marginal, and the onshore wind keeps it from getting clean. Not exciting.
From 9 August onward, the second week is mostly poor. Swell under 3 ft, weak energy, small and messy. Even by 11 August, you’re still looking at small, marginal waves. Nothing to get your hopes up.
So, to wrap it up: Monday morning, 27 July is your real chance – a decent groundswell with some solid energy. Then there’s a long lull from 2 August that lasts nearly a week, followed by small, average conditions. Not the best, but that’s how it goes here from time to time. Keep watching the forecasts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 727 | 719 | 608 | 742 | 580 | 651 | 392 | 582 | 377 | 812 | 736 | 441 | 715 | 547 | 515 | 373 | 278 | 118 | 91 | 49 | 46 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:56AM1.52m | 8:31PM2.22m | 10:21AM1.56m | 9:06PM2.25m | 10:46AM1.59m | 9:39PM2.24m | 11:12AM1.63m | 10:12PM2.18m | 11:37AM1.68m | 10:45PM2.07m | 12:03PM1.73m | 11:21PM1.91m | 12:31PM1.79m | 00:02AM1.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:18PM1.13m | 3:49AM0.20m | 2:54PM1.08m | 4:18AM0.19m | 3:30PM1.03m | 4:46AM0.21m | 4:06PM1.00m | 5:12AM0.27m | 4:46PM0.97m | 5:36AM0.36m | 5:29PM0.95m | 6:00AM0.49m | 6:19PM0.93m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 |
| kJ | 727 | 719 | 608 | 742 | 580 | 651 | 392 | 582 | 377 | 812 | 736 | 441 | 715 | 547 | 515 | 373 | 278 | 118 | 34 | 27 | 20 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | W 6 | W 6 | S 13 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 33 | 21 | 23 | 44 | 22 | 203 | 288 | 273 | 178 | 13 | 12 | 330 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 47 | 30 | 43 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SW 12 | S 10 | SSE 16 | S 19 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | S 16 | — | W 9 | W 6 | — | — | W 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 7 | 37 | 7 | 25 | 188 | 20 | 32 | 21 | 183 | — | 57 | 7 | — | — | 9 | 15 | 15 | 89 | 91 | 49 | 46 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 65 | 105 | 53 | 65 | 119 | 8 | 65 | 128 | 44 | 65 | 109 | 7 | 65 | 109 | 12 | 109 | 105 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 0 |
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