Thaila Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.54° N 117.78° W

Thaila Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Thaila sea temperature is
19.2° C
0.5° 

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


Thaila surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSE swell with 568 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with SSW 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 (Jul 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 5PM. 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+) 2AM (Sun 12th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 12th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 18th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thaila over the next 16 days.


Alright, let’s talk about Thaila. It’s a rough stretch ahead, mate. The next sixteen days are mostly flat or junk, with a few days that are just barely worth a look, but nothing that’s gonna get you out of bed early. There’s a big gap of poor conditions through the first week, and the second week only has a couple of maybes.

The water is 67°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year – nothing to write home about.

So, starting Saturday the 11th. Thaila has a 3ft SSW swell, but a south wind at 9 mph is blowing cross-onshore, trashing it. The energy is 351 (moderate), but the waves are choppy and poor. No recommendations at all for the whole first week. Monday the 13th has a 3ft SSW swell with offshore wind, but the forecast says “marginal” – it’s small, weak, with a 13-second period, not enough to get excited. The energy is 276 (moderate).

Tuesday the 14th, Wednesday the 15th, Thursday the 16th – all poor. Small swell, cross-onshore wind, energy dropping into the 100s and 200s (weak to moderate). It’s a slog.

Now, Saturday the 18th is the first day that shows a bit of life. The morning has a 2ft SSE swell with a 19-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell. The energy jumps to 530 (strong). The wind is light offshore from the SW. But the forecast still says “marginal.” The afternoon has a 3ft SSE swell, energy up to 833 (strong), but the wind goes cross-onshore. For a reef, that long period could make for some nice, clean lines if the tide’s right. It’s the best bet, but it’s still a maybe.

Sunday the 19th morning has a 4ft S swell with 12-second period and light offshore wind – energy 603 (strong) – but again, “marginal.” The afternoon drops off. The rest of the week into the 25th and 26th shows more long-period pulses from the SW (periods up to 21 seconds), with energy hitting 693 and 706 (strong), and light offshore winds. Still only “marginal” though. For a reef, that long period could be tricky – might need the right tide to work.

Honestly, the afternoon of the 18th is the only real whisper of a chance in the near term. The 25th and 26th look better on paper, but that’s a long way off, so keep your fingers crossed. For now, it’s a waiting game. Thaila is a consistent reef, but this run is a real test of patience.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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15
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14
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14
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14
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18
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18
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19
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19
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
314
259
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273
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257
149
119
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152
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96
122
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130
74
77
Wind (km/h)
15
S
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S
5
SW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
5
SW
10
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15
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10
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5
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10
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15
SSE
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20
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10
SSE
10
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15
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:31AM1.43m
7:08PM2.42m
9:21AM1.52m
8:01PM2.53m
10:05AM1.59m
8:52PM2.58m
10:47AM1.65m
9:42PM2.56m
11:29AM1.71m
10:31PM2.45m
12:10PM1.76m
11:19PM2.26m
12:52PM1.80m
00:08AM2.01m
Low Tide
12:34PM1.12m
2:42AM0.00m
1:35PM1.09m
3:29AM-0.11m
2:32PM1.04m
4:14AM-0.16m
3:26PM0.99m
4:57AM-0.12m
4:20PM0.95m
5:38AM-0.01m
5:15PM0.94m
6:18AM0.16m
6:15PM0.94m
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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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