Tabinha Surf Break

Lat Long: 3.51° S 38.90° W

Tabinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tabinha sea temperature is
27.5°C
1.1° 

Tabinha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tabinha surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, E swell with 243 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tabinha this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Tabinha in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 22nd Sep)5ft (1.6m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's be straight with you – this outlook for Tabinha is a tough one. We've got a solid 16-day window stretching from now through the end of September, but honestly, the surf is going to be a real struggle. There's no standout, no day to circle on the calendar. The entire period is marked by weak, short-period windswell and persistent cross-shore winds that'll leave the ocean looking messy. We're talking about a long stretch of disappointing conditions with no real relief.

Alright, so starting from today, September 14th, right through to the very end of the month, the story is the same. We're looking at an easterly swell, around 3ft to 5ft high, coming from the east and east-northeast. The period is a short 6 to 7 seconds – that's pure windswell, no grunt, no power. The combined wave energy sits between 89 and 211 (weak to moderate), so you're getting a small, weak, and disorganised ocean. The wind is a killer. It's blowing from the east-southeast to east at a consistent 16 to 19 mph, staying cross-shore or cross-onshore for nearly every session. That means lumpy, bumpy, and choppy conditions. The water temp is about 82°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year.

There's really nothing to get excited about here. For an intermediate spot like Tabinha, which is an exposed beach-and-reef setup, this is just frustrating. The swell direction (E/ENE) isn't ideal either – the spot wants it from the northeast to work properly. The combination of small, weak swell and onshore wind makes this look far more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. Unless you're desperate to just get wet, I'd leave the board at home.

If you're hoping for a change, you won't find it. Every single day in this forecast gets a score of zero out of ten for surf quality. The conditions stay poor. There's a slight glimmer on September 20th and 22nd mornings where the wind shifts a touch cross-offshore, giving cleaner faces, but the swell is still tiny and weak. It's not enough to save the period. It's a blank run, pure and simple.

Keep an eye on the forecasts, they can always change, but for now, this is a solid two weeks of nothing. Save your energy.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ENE
6
1.4
E
7
1.4
E
6
1.3
ENE
6
1.4
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.3
ENE
6
1.3
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.4
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.5
E
6
1.3
E
7
1.5
E
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.4
E
7
1.4
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
150
181
166
139
161
151
126
124
141
176
173
152
171
152
188
170
181
165
150
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
25
SE
30
E
25
E
30
ESE
30
E
25
E
25
ESE
25
E
30
ESE
25
SE
30
E
25
ESE
25
SE
30
E
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
E
25
ESE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
6:56AM2.48m
7:08PM2.50m
7:31AM2.25m
7:43PM2.31m
8:11AM2.03m
8:25PM2.12m
9:03AM1.83m
9:24PM1.95m
10:27AM1.70m
10:58PM1.88m
12:16PM1.73m
00:34AM1.96m
Low Tide
00:45AM0.30m
12:56PM0.46m
1:22AM0.47m
1:30PM0.65m
2:02AM0.65m
2:08PM0.84m
2:51AM0.84m
2:58PM1.01m
4:03AM0.99m
4:19PM1.14m
5:44AM1.02m
6:04PM1.12m
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5:28
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5:26
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
26
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26
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Information about the Tabinha Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Tabinha 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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