Surf Forecasts:
Thaila surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 20s period, SSW 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★+): Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 20s |
| 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, Rusty here. Let’s be real about what’s on the table for Thaila. This is a beginner-friendly reef break, and it’s pretty exposed to the swell, but looking at the whole 16-day window... it’s a tough stretch. The first few days are a write-off. Monday 10th through to Thursday 14th are just poor surf conditions, with onshore breezes making a mess of it. The swell is tiny, only around 2 ft to 2 ft, and the wind is just not cooperating. You’re looking at a gap of nearly a week of nothing worth paddling out for.
Now, Friday 14th shows a little flicker of life. The combined swell energy is ramping up a bit, but it’s still marginal. The wind is still on it, so it’s not a standout. The real moment of hope comes on Saturday 15th. The morning is still marginal, but the afternoon offers the best chance of the whole run. We’re looking at a 3 ft swell from the SSW, with a 16-second period. That’s a nice long groundswell, which will wrap in with some real shape. The wind goes cross-shore, which is clean. The combined energy is moderate but the best we’ll see. For a beginner spot, this is as good as it gets; the waves won’t be too big, and the long period means the sets will be clean and lined up. The water is about average for this time of year, nothing crazy.
After that Saturday, it’s back to the grind. Sunday 16th through to the end of the period on Tuesday 25th is mostly poor surf, with a few marginal windows. The swell stays small, and the wind is a constant cross-onshore or onshore nuisance. The long period swells (like the 21-second one on Saturday 22nd) are a tease, but the swell height is only 1 ft, so it’s just a ripple. The energy stays low to moderate, and the quality just isn’t there.
Bottom line: Saturday 15th afternoon is the one to circle. It’s the only day that’s even close to worthwhile. The rest of the 16 days are a real struggle. For a beginner spot, this is a classic case of waiting for the right window. Keep an eye on the forecast, but don’t get your hopes up for the rest of the run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 218 | 163 | 139 | 184 | 95 | 154 | 207 | 143 | 208 | 206 | 166 | 248 | 242 | 197 | 280 | 629 | 302 | 532 | 519 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:08AM1.60m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:32AM0.01m | 1:42PM1.05m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 218 | 163 | 139 | 99 | 95 | 154 | 207 | 143 | 208 | 206 | 166 | 248 | 242 | 171 | 280 | 629 | 302 | 532 | 519 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | S 9 | SW 14 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 65 | 97 | 184 | 33 | 57 | 28 | 27 | 47 | 44 | 38 | 38 | 41 | 197 | 169 | 16 | 149 | 35 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | W 4 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 10 | W 11 | W 10 |
| kJ | 23 | 1 | 39 | 20 | 50 | 75 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 18 | 23 | 45 | 151 | 20 | 36 | 10 | 19 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | — | — | W 9 | — | W 4 | — | — | WSW 9 | W 4 | W 5 | W 3 | W 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 9 | — | — | 14 | — | 1 | — | — | 28 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 22 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 109 | 109 | 0 | 109 | 109 | 0 | 65 | 109 | 0 | 65 | 109 | 0 | 109 | 109 | 7 | 109 | 7 | 91 |
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