Surf Forecasts:
Thaila surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 (Aug 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s 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-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 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, let’s get into it. Over the next 16 days, things are looking pretty flat and quiet. There’s a lot of small, weak swell and most of the time it’s just not worth paddling out. The wave energy is low, with the biggest combined energy reading hitting only 476 (moderate). That’s not enough to get excited about.
Let’s start with Thaila. This is a reef break, and it’s fairly consistent, but it’s a beginner spot. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. The first few days, from Sunday 2nd through to Saturday 8th, the swell is tiny – around 1ft to 2ft coming from SSW or SW. The period is mixed, from 12 to 19 seconds, but the size just isn’t there. Winds are mostly light and offshore, which would make for glassy conditions, but the surf is just too small to ride. The combined energy is weak, ranging from 81 to 330 (weak to moderate), and every session is marked as “poor surf conditions.” It’s a tough stretch.
There’s a slight lift in size on Sunday 9th, with 3ft and a 15-second period from SSW. The energy hits 289 (moderate), but it’s still only marginal. Light offshore winds in the afternoon might clean it up a bit, but it’s not going to be great.
From Monday 10th through to Sunday 16th, the swell stays between 2ft and 3ft from SSW or SW, with periods mostly 13 to 18 seconds. The energy stays moderate, with the highest being 476 on Friday 14th afternoon, but that’s a poor condition session with cross-onshore winds. The wind picks up on the 15th with a moderate breeze, making it choppy. The last day, Monday 17th, has 3ft from SSW, 15-second period, and light cross-onshore wind – still poor.
Honestly, there’s no standout here. The best you could hope for is maybe a marginal session on Sunday 9th afternoon or Friday 14th morning, but even then, it’s tiny and not clean. This is a quiet period for Thaila, and the forecast doesn’t offer any real surf. Keep an eye on it, but for now, I’d leave the board at home.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | 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 |
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 kJ | 85 | 49 | 49 | 47 | 42 | 66 | 41 | 84 | 77 | 75 | 71 | 71 | 97 | 88 | 114 | 84 | 212 | 210 | 270 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:21PM1.91m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:00AM0.49m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | SW 15 | W 5 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 5 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 54 | 19 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 77 | 11 | 71 | 71 | 11 | 88 | 114 | 84 | 212 | 210 | 270 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 15 | W 5 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 85 | 49 | 49 | 44 | 42 | 66 | 39 | 84 | 22 | 75 | 8 | 13 | 97 | 8 | 4 | 82 | 114 | 82 | 79 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | S 10 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | SSW 20 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | SSW 9 |
| kJ | 9 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 23 | 66 | 41 | 38 | 8 | 41 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 40 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 65 | 109 | 0 | 65 | 109 | 5 | 65 | 105 | 0 | 109 | 109 | 5 | 65 | 109 | 53 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
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