Surf Forecasts:
Tabinha surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, ENE swell with 200 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 3AM. 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 | 3AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be honest, looking at this forecast for Tabinha is a bit of a tough one. We’ve got a sixteen-day window but the pattern is pretty set from the start: a whole lot of nothing special. The surf never really gets its act together, so we’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions. There’s a gap before any real surf pops up, but to be fair, it never truly arrives.
The whole period is dominated by a persistent cross-shore wind, mostly from the East and ESE, blowing at 16 mph, sometimes kicking up to 19 mph. That’s your main problem right there. The swell is small, coming from the East and ENE, with a short period of only 6 to 7 seconds. That’s windswell, not groundswell, so the waves are just weak and crumbly. The combined energy of all swells stayed mostly in the moderate range, between 100 and 218 (moderate wave energy), but it doesn’t matter because the quality is just not there. The water temperature is 81°, which is average for this time of year.
The first real chance for anything comes on the morning of Friday, 29th August. The wind shifts to a cross-offshore direction, which cleans things up. The swell is only 4 ft at 6 seconds, but it’s clean. The morning of Saturday, 30th August, the swell bumps up to 5 ft at 7 seconds. Still clean with that cross-offshore. The energy is a bit higher at 218 (moderate wave energy). But it’s still a short, weak swell.
The absolute standout, if you can call it that, is the Saturday morning, 30th August. The wind is cross-offshore, which is a major positive for clean conditions. The swell is 5 ft from the East, with a period of 7 seconds. It’s the best on offer, but the bar is low. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might get a bit of company. For a beginner, the swell is under 5 ft, so it’s manageable, but the short period will make it a bit bumpy. The thing is, the overall forecast quality is poor, so this is more of a “maybe get a couple of grovelly ones” than a proper session.
The rest of the outlook is just more of the same: cross-shore wind, weak swell, poor conditions. The last few days of the first week and into the second week, from 4th September onwards, the swell drops to 3 ft and even 3 ft, with periods of 5 seconds. The energy drops right down to 57 (weak wave energy) on the 6th. It’s honestly a bit of a write-off. If you’re a kite surfer, the cross-shore wind and small, choppy waves might be interesting, but for paddle surfing, it’s a hard pass. Don’t hold your breath, but forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
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69 | 106 | 118 | 134 | 152 | 148 | 155 | 171 | 161 | 182 | 156 | 130 | 126 | 112 | 104 | 83 | 98 | 94 | 150 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:09AM2.86m | 5:29PM2.74m | 5:42AM2.86m | 6:01PM2.77m | 6:18AM2.80m | 6:36PM2.74m | 6:56AM2.67m | 7:15PM2.65m | 7:39AM2.49m | 8:00PM2.52m | 8:31AM2.28m | 8:56PM2.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:01PM0.24m | 11:24AM0.14m | 11:35PM0.19m | 11:56AM0.14m | 00:11AM0.18m | 12:30PM0.20m | 00:49AM0.23m | 1:06PM0.31m | 1:31AM0.33m | 1:47PM0.47m | 2:20AM0.48m | 2:37PM0.65m | |||||||
— | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 |
28 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 37 | 34 | 28 | 18 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 7 | — | — | — | N 15 | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | N 10 | N 12 |
6 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
69 | 106 | 118 | 134 | 152 | 148 | 155 | 171 | 161 | 182 | 156 | 130 | 126 | 112 | 104 | 83 | 98 | 94 | 150 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1813 | 1813 | 1058 | 2202 | 2197 | 1052 | 2306 | 2192 | 1052 | 2195 | 2164 | 1052 | 2166 | 2311 | 1052 | 1958 | 1958 | 1876 | 1257 |
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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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