Surf Forecasts:
Thailand surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,273 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s 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 (Jun 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Thailand in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 18) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thailand over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 156mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
334 | 468 | 507 | 342 | 219 | 386 | 193 | 399 | 864 | 1031 | 1059 | 1031 | 1016 | 883 | 671 | 754 | 929 | 1098 | 1083 | 818 | 711 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:02PM0.40m | 8:24AM0.78m | 8:52PM0.41m | 9:10AM0.73m | 9:46PM0.42m | 9:56AM0.66m | 10:45PM0.44m | 10:43AM0.59m | 11:50PM0.46m | 11:33AM0.51m | 00:59AM0.49m | 12:30PM0.44m | 2:06AM0.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:24AM0.03m | 3:18PM0.04m | 2:13AM0.07m | 4:03PM0.07m | 3:06AM0.13m | 4:48PM0.10m | 4:07AM0.20m | 5:32PM0.13m | 5:24AM0.25m | 6:16PM0.15m | 7:06AM0.28m | 7:02PM0.15m | 8:51AM0.27m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | |
6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | 6:44 | |
mm | 2 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 13 | 3 | — | 10 | 15 | 9 | 24 | 7 | 12 | 57 | 22 | 26 | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
334 | 468 | 507 | 342 | 178 | 386 | 193 | 399 | 864 | 1031 | 1059 | 1031 | 1016 | 883 | 671 | 754 | 929 | 1098 | 1083 | 818 | 711 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 13 | W 8 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | W 7 | W 8 |
199 | 273 | 146 | 152 | 219 | 43 | 94 | 187 | 149 | 115 | 92 | 58 | 58 | 40 | 422 | 180 | 33 | 26 | 15 | 66 | 55 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 20 | W 8 | W 8 | S 11 | W 8 | W 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | WNW 7 | SSE 9 | W 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
74 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 44 | 97 | 43 | 43 | 110 | 63 | 44 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 51 | 51 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — | — |
— | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 53 | 111 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 118 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 118 | 118 | 118 | 94 | 94 | 118 | 207 | 118 | 207 | 252 | 253 | 207 | 207 | 252 | 239 | 207 | 207 |
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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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