Surf Forecasts:
Tabinha surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, E swell with 171 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tabinha this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tabinha in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright lads, Rusty here. Let’s be real about the next couple of weeks for Tabinha—it’s a total bust. The whole 16-day window is a dud, so don’t bother waxing up just yet.
It all kicks off on Tuesday the 4th of August and it’s the same story every day. We’ve got a nasty east-northeast wind lock that’s killing any chance of fun waves. The swell is tiny and weak, coming from the east with a short, pathetic 6-second period. The combined energy barely gets into the low hundreds (98 to 211), so there’s just no power. The water temperature is 82°F, about 2°F warmer than usual for this time of year, so that’s the only small win.
Morning sessions might look clean on the surface, but the wave comment is always “poor surf conditions.” The wind is cross-off from the southeast at 12-15 mph, which sounds alright, but there’s nothing to ride. Afternoons turn into a messy cross-shore chop, with the wind swinging more easterly and picking up to 15 mph. It’s just a frustrating, blown-out mess every single day. There’s no standout, no day to get excited about.
The only flicker of hope comes on Thursday the 13th of August in the morning. The swell height bumps up a touch to 5ft from the east, and the period ticks up to 7 seconds. The combined energy hits 211, which is still weak, but it’s the highest we’ll see. The wind is cross-off from the southeast, keeping it clean. The forecast calls it “marginal,” and I’d agree—it’s barely worth a paddle, but if you’re desperate, that’s the one time in the whole 16 days you might find a couple of crumbly, weak waves. Still, don’t expect much.
The rest of the window is a total drought. From the 14th onward, it’s the same story: 4ft to 5ft of weak east swell, short period, moderate to fresh cross-shore winds, and “poor surf conditions” plastered across every session. There’s a 4-day gap from the 14th to the 17th with nothing to recommend, and even the last few days into the 19th offer zero hope. The surf quality is just not there.
So, save your energy. This is one of those stretches where the ocean is just not interested. Keep an eye on the forecasts—things can change, but for now, it’s time to find something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 80 | 105 | 101 | 98 | 126 | 97 | 171 | 130 | 82 | 126 | 108 | 101 | 156 | 143 | 135 | 139 | 117 | 100 | 80 | 77 | 59 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:28PM2.45m | 8:52AM2.34m | 9:21PM2.36m | 9:55AM2.18m | 10:29PM2.29m | 11:16AM2.08m | 11:50PM2.29m | 12:44PM2.10m | 1:10AM2.40m | 2:01PM2.23m | 2:19AM2.59m | 3:02PM2.42m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 2:16PM0.48m | 2:43AM0.56m | 3:05PM0.61m | 3:44AM0.65m | 4:07PM0.73m | 5:01AM0.69m | 5:27PM0.80m | 6:29AM0.64m | 6:52PM0.76m | 7:47AM0.48m | 8:04PM0.62m | 8:50AM0.29m | 9:03PM0.44m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 11 | — | N 8 | N 10 | N 10 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 |
| kJ | 16 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | N 11 | — | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | N 12 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 80 | 105 | 101 | 98 | 126 | 97 | 171 | 130 | 82 | 126 | 108 | 101 | 156 | 143 | 135 | 139 | 117 | 100 | 80 | 77 | 59 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1236 | 1796 | 506 | 1049 | 1796 | 750 | 1053 | 1796 | 1893 | 1052 | 2168 | 2168 | 1052 | 2170 | 2168 | 2168 | 2166 | 522 | 1796 | 1796 | 1196 |
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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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