Thaila Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.54° N 117.78° W

Thaila Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Thaila sea temperature is
23.0° C
3.7° 

Thaila surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Thaila surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period, SW 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★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 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 TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (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 get into it. We’re looking at the 16-day window for Thaila, and I’ll be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. The first real bit of surf worth talking about doesn’t show up until the very end of the run, so we’ve got a long gap of nothing much before that.

The overall pattern is a long, flat spell. For the first week and a half, through to about the 14th of August, the swell is tiny and mixed with onshore winds. The wave energy is weak, sitting in the 80 to 158 range, with a few bursts of moderate energy in the 250s and 300s, but the wind keeps it messy. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore from the SSW, WSW, and SW, which is the wrong direction for this spot. It’s a reef break that needs an offshore from the NE, and we’re not getting that. The water is a very unusual 73°F, which is much warmer than normal for the time of year – a full 7°F warmer than average. That’s a weird one, but it doesn’t help the waves.

From the 2nd through the 13th, it’s a series of “poor surf conditions” with a few days of “marginal” thrown in around the 7th and 8th. The swell height barely ticks above 2ft, and the period is short to moderate, mostly between 12 and 15 seconds. The wind is light, but it’s always on the wrong side, so the surface is chopped up and not worth paddling out for.

Now, the only glimmer comes on the 14th of August. Friday morning stays marginal, but the afternoon sees a jump in energy. The combined energy hits 567 (moderate), with a swell of 3ft from the SSW at a long 18-second period. That’s a proper groundswell. The wind is still onshore from the SW at 6 mph, but it’s light. For a reef break, that long period means the sets will have some punch, but the onshore flow will still mess with the surface. It’s a marginal call, but it’s the best we’ve got.

Then Saturday the 15th holds similar 3ft SSW swell with energy in the 470s, but the wind swings more cross-onshore from the W, and by the afternoon it’s a gentle breeze making it choppy. Sunday the 16th is a step down, with 3ft and energy dropping, and the wind freshens up from the WNW to 12 mph, making it a skip.

Honestly, the standout, if you can call it that, is the afternoon of Friday the 14th of August. It’s the only day where the size and energy combine to offer something with a bit of weight. But don’t expect perfection – the wind is not your friend. For a beginner-friendly reef, this swell is small enough to be manageable, but the onshore breeze will make it bumpy.

If you’re a kite surfer, the whole period is a write-off with the wind direction and strength, so no joy there either.

Keep your eyes on the 14th, but don’t hold your breath. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
14
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SW
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13
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SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
12
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0.6
SSW
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18
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18
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0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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84
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84
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237
203
366
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
10
SW
5
SSE
10
SSW
10
WSW
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SSE
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10
WSW
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High Tide
12:31PM1.79m
00:02AM1.72m
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
Low Tide
6:19PM0.93m
6:25AM0.63m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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