Surf Forecasts:
Tabinha surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ENE swell with 373 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tabinha this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tabinha in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Tabinha.
Well, straight up, I gotta be honest with you – this 16-day window is a bit of a bummer. There's no real standout session, and the whole period is plagued by a persistent cross-shore or cross-onshore wind from the east and southeast. The swell is hanging around in the 4ft to 5ft range, but it's short-period, wind-driven stuff (mostly 6 to 7 seconds) with weak to moderate energy. That means it's going to be lumpy, choppy, and lacking any real punch. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing special there.
The only break on the radar is Tabinha itself, an exposed spot that's consistent but needs a northeast swell to really work. We're getting a bit of east and east-northeast swell, but the wind is just never right. The morning of Monday, August 24th, is about as good as it gets, with a cross-offshore breeze from the southeast at 15 mph, giving us 5ft of east swell with 7-second period and clean conditions. It's rideable, but don't expect much. That's the closest we get to a clean window.
After that, it's a long slog of moderate cross-shore and cross-onshore winds that will keep the surface messy. The period from the 24th all the way through to the 8th of September is a write-off for quality surf. The wave energy stays weak, and the wind just won't cooperate. If you're a keen kitesurfer, the consistent cross-shore wind and small, choppy waves might be more your thing than a paddle surfer's. For the rest of us, it's a case of waiting for a better forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 126 | 184 | 220 | 327 | 226 | 251 | 255 | 228 | 151 | 73 | 106 | 91 | 56 | 114 | 126 | 131 | 176 | 158 | 153 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:10AM2.15m | 2:47PM2.05m | 2:54AM2.34m | 3:24PM2.23m | 3:31AM2.52m | 3:56PM2.40m | 4:05AM2.68m | 4:27PM2.55m | 4:37AM2.80m | 4:58PM2.67m | 5:09AM2.86m | 5:29PM2.74m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:32AM0.70m | 8:38PM0.78m | 9:12AM0.54m | 9:18PM0.61m | 9:47AM0.39m | 9:53PM0.46m | 10:20AM0.27m | 10:27PM0.33m | 10:52AM0.18m | 11:01PM0.24m | 11:24AM0.14m | 11:35PM0.19m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | N 18 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 |
| kJ | 6 | — | — | — | 226 | — | — | 6 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 35 | 56 | 29 | 48 | 45 | 41 | 46 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 18 | NNE 16 | NNE 15 | NNE 15 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 26 | 44 | 42 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | N 11 | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 7 | SE 4 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 126 | 184 | 220 | 327 | 18 | 251 | 255 | 228 | 151 | 73 | 106 | 91 | 56 | 114 | 126 | 131 | 176 | 158 | 153 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1198 | 1058 | 1796 | 1796 | 1796 | 1796 | 1196 | 1196 | 1813 | 1796 | 787 | 1796 | 1813 | 1054 | 1813 | 1893 | 2196 | 2195 | 2195 |
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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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