Surf Forecasts:
Thailand surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,701 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Thailand this week:
The surf forecast for Thailand over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Thailand in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thailand over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
4777 | 5270 | 4105 | 3543 | 2682 | 2172 | 1835 | 1537 | 2503 | 2441 | 1714 | 1321 | 975 | 880 | 2162 | 823 | 1631 | 1415 | 1396 | 822 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:44PM0.53m | 9:57AM0.35m | 11:43PM0.48m | 9:50AM0.29m | 1:17AM0.46m | 3:07AM0.47m | 3:59PM0.25m | 4:12AM0.52m | 4:49PM0.30m | 4:54AM0.58m | 5:21PM0.36m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:53AM0.25m | 4:02PM0.12m | 6:47AM0.28m | 4:34PM0.15m | 5:45PM0.19m | 11:27AM0.19m | 8:30PM0.19m | 11:37AM0.15m | 9:51PM0.16m | 11:53AM0.12m | 10:40PM0.13m | |||||||||
— | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 8 | 2 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
4777 | 5270 | 4105 | 3543 | 2682 | 2172 | 1835 | 1537 | 2503 | 2441 | 1714 | 1321 | 975 | 880 | 2162 | 823 | 1631 | 1415 | 1396 | 822 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 9 | W 8 | S 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | W 8 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 8 |
31 | 29 | 17 | 39 | 30 | 141 | 634 | 1093 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 476 | 627 | 558 | 33 | 506 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 41 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 20 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 18 | S 24 | WNW 7 | W 9 | W 8 | — | S 26 | SSW 24 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | WNW 8 |
37 | 7 | 7 | 30 | 11 | 18 | 39 | 34 | — | 13 | 108 | 36 | 34 | 31 | — | 21 | — | — | — | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 94 | 0 | 14 | 94 | 118 | 14 | 94 | 94 | 14 | 118 | 118 | 14 | 94 | 0 |
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Information about the Thailand Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Thailand provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Thailand can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Thailand 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 (Thailand) 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 Thailand 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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