
Surf Forecasts:
Tabatinga surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with 364 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tabatinga this week:
The surf forecast for Tabatinga over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tabatinga in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabatinga over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
137 | 125 | 172 | 155 | 151 | 159 | 98 | 160 | 143 | 147 | 191 | 208 | 231 | 234 | 273 | 273 | 273 | 364 | 287 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:22PM1.77m | 12:22PM1.73m | 00:42AM1.93m | 1:29PM1.90m | 1:42AM2.12m | 2:19PM2.07m | 2:31AM2.30m | 3:02PM2.21m | 3:14AM2.43m | 3:41PM2.30m | 3:54AM2.48m | 4:17PM2.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:02AM0.52m | 6:29PM0.63m | 7:12AM0.36m | 7:31PM0.47m | 8:06AM0.20m | 8:20PM0.31m | 8:51AM0.07m | 9:02PM0.18m | 9:30AM-0.01m | 9:41PM0.10m | 10:07AM-0.02m | 10:18PM0.07m | |||||||
— | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | NNE 12 | ESE 12 | NNE 11 | ESE 12 |
137 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 22 | 27 | 6 | 6 | 29 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 61 | 41 | 53 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | N 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | NNE 8 | N 14 | N 12 | NE 8 | NNE 11 | N 8 | NNE 11 |
24 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 6 | 15 | 28 | 3 | 43 | 5 | 38 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SE 15 | SE 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | — | N 9 | E 15 | N 16 | N 16 | N 14 | N 7 | ESE 14 | S 14 | ESE 10 | NE 8 | N 8 |
4 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 |
— | 125 | 172 | 155 | 151 | 159 | 98 | 160 | 143 | 147 | 191 | 208 | 231 | 234 | 273 | 273 | 273 | 364 | 287 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1030 | 847 | 2275 | 1994 | 1994 | 1682 | 1008 | 1064 | 1594 | 1508 | 1594 | 1594 | 0 | 1700 | 1616 | 1616 | 1616 | 1616 | 1616 |
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Information about the Tabatinga Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tabatinga provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tabatinga can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tabatinga 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 (Tabatinga) 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 Tabatinga 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.
Tabatinga is 15 km (9 miles) from the city of Sao Jose de Mipibu. If you plan a holiday in Rio Grande Do Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sao Jose de Mipibu. Sao Jose de Mipibu has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










