
Surf Forecasts:
Tabinha surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with 218 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tabinha this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tabinha in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Well, I’ve looked over the charts for the next sixteen days, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch for Tabinha. The whole outlook is a bit of a flat, choppy mess. There are no true standouts, no days where everything clicks. The best you’re gonna get is a few mornings with clean-ish conditions, but the swell is weak and the period is short. It’s a long haul of marginal surf.
Let’s start with the first recommendation. Monday, July 27th, morning at Tabinha. You’ve got a weak 5ft swell from the east, but it’s short-period windswell at only 6 seconds. The combined energy is weak (281), so don’t expect any push. The wind is a cross-offshore from the southeast at 12 mph, which will keep the surface clean, but that’s about all it has going for it. It’s rated for intermediates, and crowds are possible.
From there, it’s a grim run. Tuesday the 28th through to the end of July, the swell drops off even more, with heights between 3ft and 4ft. The period stays stuck at 5-7 seconds, which is just windswell junk. The energy levels are mostly weak, in the 52 to 161 range. Winds are moderate breezes, mostly cross or cross-onshore, making for chop and poor conditions.
Moving into August, it’s more of the same. Sunday morning, August 9th, has a slightly bigger 5ft swell from the east-northeast and a clean cross-offshore wind, but the period is still just 6 seconds. The energy is moderate at 169, but the report still says “poor surf conditions.” The whole pattern is just weak, short-period swell and messy afternoon winds.
Honestly, if you’re desperate for a paddle, those clean early mornings might be your only shot for a knee-high wobble, but it’s not worth getting excited about. The break is consistent, but the quality isn’t there. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
In short, we’re looking at a gap of about two solid weeks with no recommended surf. It’s a cold run, but forecasts can change.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NNE 9 | E 5 | E 6 |
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140 | 153 | 88 | 65 | 78 | 86 | 77 | 106 | 124 | 69 | 106 | 89 | 50 | 62 | 51 | 39 | 27 | 39 | 96 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:15AM2.34m | 3:47PM2.19m | 3:54AM2.48m | 4:23PM2.31m | 4:30AM2.60m | 4:56PM2.41m | 5:03AM2.69m | 5:27PM2.49m | 5:36AM2.74m | 5:59PM2.55m | 6:09AM2.75m | 6:31PM2.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:35AM0.52m | 9:39PM0.63m | 10:12AM0.41m | 10:16PM0.52m | 10:47AM0.32m | 10:52PM0.44m | 11:21AM0.26m | 11:26PM0.39m | 11:53AM0.24m | 00:00AM0.36m | 12:26PM0.26m | 00:35AM0.37m | |||||||
— | 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 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | E 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | ENE 6 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | ENE 5 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
13 | 115 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 25 | 31 | 19 | 37 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 62 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 24 | 23 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 9 | — | — | NNE 9 | — | — |
— | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | — | — | 25 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | E 5 | E 6 |
140 | 153 | 88 | 65 | 78 | 86 | 77 | 106 | 124 | 69 | 106 | 89 | 50 | — | 51 | 39 | — | 39 | 96 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1838 | 1198 | 1796 | 1198 | 1198 | 1796 | 1236 | 1958 | 2191 | 1196 | 770 | 2265 | 506 | 426 | 1707 | 546 | 1796 | 1796 | 1796 |
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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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