
Surf Forecasts:
North Tabourie surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,145 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Tabourie this week:
The surf forecast for North Tabourie over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Tabourie in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 21st Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Tabourie over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 19 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
129 | 83 | 60 | 38 | 26 | 66 | 119 | 55 | 98 | 355 | 792 | 566 | 194 | 131 | 157 | 123 | 141 | 118 | 56 | 452 | 244 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:03PM1.47m | 2:03AM1.03m | 2:02PM1.45m | 3:17AM1.03m | 3:04PM1.45m | 4:23AM1.07m | 4:04PM1.47m | 5:16AM1.13m | 4:58PM1.51m | 5:58AM1.21m | 5:45PM1.55m | 6:36AM1.31m | 6:28PM1.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:08PM0.54m | 7:13AM0.71m | 9:15PM0.53m | 8:20AM0.73m | 10:16PM0.50m | 9:31AM0.72m | 11:07PM0.45m | 10:33AM0.68m | 11:49PM0.39m | 11:27AM0.61m | 00:26AM0.34m | 12:16PM0.54m | 1:01AM0.29m | ||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | |
— | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 17 | 27 | 27 | 17 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 22 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 14 | 24 | 24 | 16 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 7 | NE 5 | S 10 | NE 4 | — | S 15 | S 10 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | NE 6 | S 10 | SSE 10 | NE 7 |
129 | 83 | 60 | 38 | 26 | 66 | 49 | 10 | 98 | 1 | — | 4 | 194 | 131 | 157 | 123 | 141 | 46 | 50 | 33 | 106 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 17 | ESE 8 | — | SE 4 | SSE 19 | S 6 | S 16 | E 12 | — | S 15 | SE 13 | S 10 | SSE 19 | S 16 | S 20 | S 10 | S 18 | — | S 10 |
37 | 12 | 59 | 7 | — | 15 | 119 | 21 | 21 | 3 | — | 4 | 7 | 73 | 117 | 21 | 7 | 100 | 6 | — | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SSE 17 | ESE 9 | S 18 | SE 7 | E 12 | S 11 | S 11 | ENE 4 | E 12 | — | — | E 11 | S 18 | E 11 | S 19 | — | E 13 | — | — | E 12 |
25 | 58 | 8 | 24 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 55 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 24 | 2 | 7 | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 3 | — | WNW 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 3 | NW 2 | NW 3 | SSE 12 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
— | 8 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 355 | 792 | 566 | 152 | — | — | — | 12 | 118 | 56 | 452 | 244 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 46 | 340 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 29 | 36 | 3 | 117 | 171 | 0 |
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Information about the North Tabourie Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for North Tabourie provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North Tabourie can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Tabourie 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 (North Tabourie) 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 North Tabourie 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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