Surf Forecasts:
Tabinha surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with 214 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tabinha this week:
The surf forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tabinha in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, here's the deal for your local stretch over the next couple weeks.
It’s gonna be a rough patch. The surf window looks empty right from the start. The first wave that’s worth even looking at doesn’t show up until the morning of Sunday, July 20th. And from then all the way through to Monday, August 3rd, it’s one poor session after another. That’s a solid two weeks of flat, messy nothing.
The only break we have to talk about is Tabinha, an intermediate spot that’s consistent and exposed. Normally you can count on it, but not this time. The water temp is about where it should be for the season.
Swell energy is weak, all readings under 200 (139 to 205). The swell size is 3 ft to 5 ft, coming from ENE to E, but the period is short—only 6 to 7 seconds. That’s all windswell, no push.
Wind is the main problem. It’s blowing 12 to 16 mph from the SE to E every single day. The mornings are cross-off, which gives you the cleanest look, but afternoons switch to a messy cross or cross-on wind that chops it all up.
If you had to pick a time, maybe the morning of Sunday, July 27th is your best bet. Clean 4 ft swell, 12 mph cross-off, but wave energy is barely there (91). For the afternoon of August 2nd, the swell hits 5 ft and energy bumps to 205—the highest in the whole run—but the wind turns cross-on and it gets choppy. That’s more for the kite surfers than anyone with a paddle.
No standout sessions here. Not one. But don’t lose hope—this area is usually more reliable than this. Forecasts can change, and when they do, I’ll be the first to tell you.
Hang loose,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 233 | 139 | 150 | 194 | 179 | 141 | 98 | 87 | 87 | 61 | 98 | 123 | 80 | 104 | 109 | 76 | 131 | 129 | 87 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:11AM2.60m | 8:39PM2.42m | 8:58AM2.37m | 9:27PM2.28m | 9:50AM2.15m | 10:20PM2.16m | 10:52AM1.97m | 11:22PM2.07m | 12:04PM1.87m | 00:31AM2.05m | 1:18PM1.87m | 1:35AM2.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:56AM0.45m | 2:24PM0.45m | 2:43AM0.60m | 3:08PM0.64m | 3:35AM0.75m | 3:56PM0.81m | 4:36AM0.86m | 4:53PM0.93m | 5:47AM0.91m | 6:01PM0.99m | 7:01AM0.88m | 7:11PM0.96m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 7 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | ENE 6 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 |
| kJ | — | 139 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 87 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 11 | N 8 | N 10 | N 10 | — | NNE 9 | — | — | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 8 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | SE 5 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 233 | 32 | 150 | 194 | 179 | 141 | 98 | — | 87 | 61 | 98 | 123 | 80 | 104 | 109 | 76 | 131 | 129 | 87 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1796 | 612 | 1865 | 1796 | 1196 | 1796 | 426 | 32 | 1796 | 32 | 1030 | 1813 | 521 | 506 | 2186 | 426 | 1052 | 1876 | 426 |
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The above surf forecast table for Tabinha provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tabinha can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tabinha 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 (Tabinha) 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).
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