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Thailand surfForecast / Simeulue Island / Indonesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 WIBForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Thailand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Thailand sea temperature is
30.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Saturday (May 23) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 2.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 23rd May) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 27th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 27th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thailand over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | |
611 | 565 | 555 | 606 | 773 | 598 | 520 | 382 | 640 | 556 | 581 | 412 | 342 | 342 | 187 | 251 | 464 | 930 | 1044 | 1361 | 961 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 8:52PM0.36m | 9:21AM0.71m | 9:51PM0.35m | 10:16AM0.65m | 11:06PM0.35m | 11:19AM0.59m | 00:38AM0.38m | 12:29PM0.53m | 2:04AM0.44m | 1:42PM0.49m | 3:06AM0.51m | 2:47PM0.46m | 3:51AM0.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:08AM0.06m | 4:26PM0.10m | 2:58AM0.12m | 5:34PM0.13m | 4:03AM0.20m | 6:45PM0.15m | 5:48AM0.26m | 7:46PM0.15m | 7:54AM0.27m | 8:34PM0.15m | 9:23AM0.25m | 9:12PM0.13m | 10:23AM0.21m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 |
 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | 6:38 |
2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 |
31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 611 | 565 | 555 | 606 | 773 | 598 | 520 | 105 | 640 | 556 | 581 | 158 | 194 | 162 | 129 | 118 | 464 | 930 | 1044 | 1361 | 961 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 330 | 134 | 166 | 146 | 79 | 90 | 98 | 382 | 136 | 136 | 151 | 412 | 342 | 342 | 187 | 144 | 118 | 123 | 120 | 123 | 120 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 9 | SW 14 | W 7 | S 11 | S 9 | S 10 | SW 14 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 9 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 |
| kJ | — | 78 | 245 | 56 | 110 | 87 | 65 | 313 | 38 | 36 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 119 | 251 | 190 | 45 | 26 | 46 | 267 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 34 | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 253 | 253 | 118 | 253 | 253 | 207 | 118 | 252 | 0 | 253 | 207 | 118 | 252 | 207 | 0 | 252 | 118 | 207 | 118 | 118 | 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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