Surf Forecasts:
Thaila surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 366 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s 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 (Aug 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. 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 (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
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 the cards for Thaila over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, this is a tough one. The entire 16-day window is a bit of a write-off for anything decent. We’ve got a long stretch of flat, weak, and messy conditions. The first decent sign of life doesn't appear until the very end, and even then it’s a bit of a gamble.
The water is beautifully warm though, a whopping 74°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a nice consolation if you’re just having a swim.
For the first two weeks, from August 3rd right through to August 17th, it’s a real grind. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1ft to 3ft, and the wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore. The combined wave energy is weak, only hitting three-digit figures (202) on a few occasions, but it’s all poor quality. A few sessions show a bit of energy, like the 331 on Friday the 7th, but that’s a 19-second period groundswell that’s just too long and straight for this setup. It’s all badly shaped and choppy. For a beginner-friendly reef break, there’s really nothing to ride here.
The only flicker of hope comes right at the end. On Monday the 17th of August, the afternoon swings around with a weird little spike. The wind goes glassy, calm as can be, from the ENE. The swell jumps to 4ft from the west, but with a short, crumbly period of just 7 seconds. The combined energy hits 457 – that’s moderate to strong. The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions”. This is your best bet, but it’s a one-off, short-lived window. The swell is small enough for beginners, but the short period means it’ll be a bit soft and mushy.
After that, it’s right back to the same poor onshore slop. A blank run like this is pretty normal when the wind and swell just don’t line up. Hold tight, forecasts can change.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 42 | 66 | 41 | 84 | 77 | 75 | 71 | 71 | 97 | 88 | 114 | 84 | 212 | 210 | 270 | 237 | 229 | 366 | 249 | 242 | 239 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:03PM1.85m | 00:54AM1.51m | 1:42PM1.90m | 2:12AM1.31m | 2:33PM1.95m | 4:27AM1.19m | 3:40PM2.02m | 6:50AM1.26m | 4:54PM2.11m | 7:53AM1.38m | 6:04PM2.24m | 8:33AM1.49m | 7:04PM2.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:21PM0.91m | 6:50AM0.78m | 8:41PM0.85m | 7:21AM0.94m | 10:20PM0.74m | 8:05AM1.09m | 11:49PM0.55m | 9:35AM1.20m | 00:55AM0.34m | 11:22AM1.23m | 1:47AM0.15m | 12:41PM1.16m | 2:32AM0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 15 | W 5 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 16 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 77 | 11 | 71 | 71 | 97 | 88 | 114 | 84 | 212 | 113 | 270 | 237 | 229 | 366 | 249 | 242 | 239 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 15 | W 5 | SSW 12 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 8 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 42 | 66 | 39 | 84 | 22 | 75 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 82 | 114 | 210 | 108 | 50 | 71 | 57 | 6 | 19 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | S 10 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | SSW 20 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 15 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | W 13 | S 9 | S 11 |
| kJ | 23 | 66 | 41 | 38 | 8 | 41 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 80 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 24 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 109 | 109 | 0 | 65 | 109 | 0 | 109 | 105 | 0 | 65 | 109 | 57 | 65 | 109 | 65 | 65 | 109 | 65 | 65 | 157 | 0 |
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