Surf Forecasts:
Thaila surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 629 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Thaila in the next 16 days are 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. 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+) | 2AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thaila over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, let's talk about Thaila.
We're looking at a real quiet stretch ahead for this south-west facing reef break. The overall pattern is pretty small, so don't expect any fireworks. The water is notably warm right now, a good 3.3 degrees above the norm, so at least you'll be comfortable while you're waiting.
Kicking off Monday afternoon the 10th, we've got tiny 2ft swell from the SSW with a weak 283 energy reading. The wind is light onshore, so it's pretty marginal – just ankle to knee-high and a bit bumpy if anything.
The rest of the first week is more of the same. Through Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th, we're stuck in that 1.5ft to 2ft range, with onshore winds and energy staying low around 200. The 13th and 14th try to push up a little, with the 14th showing a bit more energy at 403, but the swell height only nudges to 2-3ft and it's still onshore or cross-onshore. Not much to get excited about, honestly.
The weekend of the 16th and 17th holds the best chance. Saturday the 15th shows 3ft swell from the SSW with energy jumping to 563, but it's coming with a moderate cross-shore wind. By Sunday morning the 16th, we've got 3ft and cleaner light onshore conditions – still small, but that's about as good as it gets in this window. Monday the 17th morning is also passable with 3ft and a light cross-onshore.
After that, it really fades. From Tuesday the 18th onwards, we're dropping back to 1.5ft to 2.5ft with mostly cross-onshore winds and energy levels sinking again. The 22nd sees the smallest surf of the outlook at just 1-1.5ft and energy down to 131. If you're a beginner, these conditions are fine, but there's nothing here that's going to get the heart pounding.
My pick would be early Sunday the 16th or Monday the 17th morning. It's not going to be epic, but the swell will be at its peak and the wind will be at its most forgiving. For the rest of it, keep your expectations low.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 139 | 184 | 95 | 154 | 207 | 143 | 208 | 206 | 201 | 248 | 239 | 197 | 280 | 629 | 302 | 532 | 519 | 419 | 367 | 367 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:58PM2.46m | 9:42AM1.70m | 8:47PM2.49m | 10:16AM1.79m | 9:33PM2.43m | 10:49AM1.87m | 10:18PM2.29m | 11:22AM1.92m | 11:02PM2.09m | 11:55AM1.96m | 11:48PM1.85m | 12:29PM1.96m | 00:37AM1.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:13AM-0.06m | 2:35PM0.93m | 3:51AM-0.05m | 3:25PM0.83m | 4:27AM0.03m | 4:14PM0.75m | 5:01AM0.17m | 5:03PM0.72m | 5:32AM0.35m | 5:54PM0.72m | 6:01AM0.56m | 6:49PM0.75m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 139 | 99 | 95 | 154 | 207 | 143 | 208 | 206 | 201 | 248 | 239 | 171 | 280 | 629 | 302 | 532 | 519 | 419 | 367 | 367 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | W 4 | SW 14 | S 11 | W 5 | W 5 | S 10 | W 5 |
| kJ | 97 | 184 | 33 | 57 | 36 | 27 | 47 | 29 | 38 | 40 | 151 | 197 | 169 | 9 | 151 | 21 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 37 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 11 | S 12 | SW 12 | SSW 21 | S 12 | S 10 | W 12 | S 12 | W 5 | W 11 | S 11 | S 11 | W 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 39 | 20 | 50 | 75 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 44 | 25 | 35 | 3 | 42 | 8 | 2 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | — | — | SW 10 | — | W 3 | — | W 9 | — | W 5 | — | — | SSW 11 | — | — | W 5 | W 5 | — | W 5 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 8 | — | — | 15 | — | 1 | — | 14 | — | 2 | — | — | 78 | — | — | 8 | 25 | — | 18 | 49 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 109 | 0 | 109 | 109 | 0 | 109 | 128 | 0 | 65 | 109 | 0 | 109 | 109 | 49 | 65 | 11 | 18 | 65 | 105 | 12 |
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