Surf Forecasts:
Tabinha surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with 199 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s is also forecast. 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 12) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.
Honestly, mate, the next couple of weeks are pretty grim for a proper paddle. The swell is hanging around in the 3 to 5 ft range, but the real killer is the wind – it’s blowing from the east and southeast, which is cross to cross-offshore at best, but it’s a steady 12 to 16 mph breeze. That’s keeping the surface bumpy and the waves messy. The energy is moderate at best, with readings sitting between 75 and 353 (combined energy of all swells directed here), and the period is a short, weak 6 to 7 seconds. There’s no real grunt in the water.
The only spot coming up is Tabinha. It’s an exposed, consistent intermediate break, and the optimum swell direction is from the northeast. The problem is, the swell is arriving from the east and east-northeast, which is off-angle, and the short period means the waves are going to be shapeless and weak. The wind, while cross-off in the mornings, is still strong enough to mess with the face.
Friday, July 10th, through to Sunday, July 12th, there’s a window where the morning winds are cross-offshore, and the swell is around 4 to 5 ft. The energy bumps up to 353 on the Sunday morning, but the wave comment calls it “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions.” It’s not going to be good.
From Monday, July 13th, right through to Saturday, July 25th, the story is the same: poor surf conditions, a cross or cross-onshore wind in the afternoons, and the swell never really gets its act together. The energy stays in the weak to moderate range, and the period never gets above 7 seconds.
There is no standout day. The best you could hope for is a morning session on Sunday, July 12th, or Thursday, July 24th, when the swell is around 5 ft and the wind is cross-offshore. But with that short period, it’s going to be a gutless, bumpy wave. For a beginner, the 5 ft could be a bit much, and for an expert, it’s just not worth it.
Unless you’ve got a kite, this is a tough stretch. The forecasts can change, but right now, you’re better off saving the wax for another week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 64 | 89 | 106 | 101 | 113 | 116 | 130 | 199 | 135 | 123 | 131 | 108 | 90 | 77 | 66 | 53 | 62 | 71 | 88 | 109 | 126 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 00:12AM2.38m | 12:54PM2.24m | 1:21AM2.49m | 2:04PM2.33m | 2:24AM2.64m | 3:06PM2.46m | 3:23AM2.81m | 4:02PM2.58m | 4:16AM2.95m | 4:53PM2.67m | 5:06AM3.03m | 5:41PM2.72m | 5:54AM3.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:43AM0.57m | 7:05PM0.63m | 7:52AM0.41m | 8:10PM0.52m | 8:55AM0.23m | 9:09PM0.39m | 9:50AM0.07m | 10:03PM0.28m | 10:42AM-0.03m | 10:52PM0.20m | 11:30AM-0.06m | 11:40PM0.18m | 12:15PM-0.01m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | E 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 52 | 37 | 37 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 126 | 28 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 | E 13 | — | N 14 | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | 3 | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 64 | 89 | 106 | 101 | 113 | 116 | 130 | 199 | 135 | 123 | 131 | 108 | 90 | 77 | 66 | 53 | 62 | 71 | 88 | 109 | 126 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1196 | 1198 | 1796 | 1052 | 1052 | 1796 | 506 | 1052 | 1796 | 1200 | 853 | 1876 | 1220 | 1052 | 2186 | 1236 | 1838 | 1876 | 1198 | 1198 | 1796 |
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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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