Tabinha Surf Break

Lat Long: 3.51° S 38.90° W

Tabinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tabinha sea temperature is
27.7° C
0.7° 

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


Tabinha surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with 199 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 Friday (Jul 17) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 17th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 17th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 17th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 7s

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


Right, folks, Rusty here. I’ve been staring at this forecast for the next couple of weeks, and I gotta be straight with you: it’s a pretty grim run for Tabinha. The surf is just not cooperating. We’ve got a solid 16-day window, but the first significant action worth talking about doesn’t show up until Saturday, the 18th of July, and even then, it’s a real struggle to find anything good.

Let’s walk through it. The first week is a write-off. From Sunday the 12th all the way through Friday the 17th, the scores are zeroes. The swell is small, mostly around 3 ft to 4 ft, with a short, weak period of just 4 to 7 seconds. The combined wave energy is low, mostly under 200 (the highest is 154 on the 12th), so it’s just mushy, weak stuff. The wind is a problem too – it’s blowing cross or cross-on from the E and SE at 12 to 15 mph, putting a chop on everything. The wave comments are all "poor surf conditions". It’s not worth paddling out.

Then we get to Saturday the 18th of July. That morning, things finally change a little. We get a clean, cross-off wind from the SE at 12 mph, and the swell bumps up to 4 ft from the E with a 7-second period. The combined energy jumps to 253 (moderate), and the wave comment finally says "marginal surf forecast". But that’s the best we get. The afternoon goes back to poor conditions with cross-onshore winds.

From Sunday the 19th onward, it’s the same story repeating. The swell stays around 3 ft to 5 ft, period is short at 6-7 seconds, and the wind is either a clean but weak cross-off in the mornings, or a messy cross-shore chop in the afternoons. The energy numbers are mostly in the 100-200 range, which is moderate but not exciting. The wave comments are all "poor surf conditions" again. It’s a long, flat stretch.

The absolute best on offer, and I’m stretching here, is the morning of Saturday the 18th of July. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. Tabinha is an exposed break, and the swell direction is from the E, which is not the optimum (NE is the sweet spot), so the waves won’t be lining up perfectly. The crowd factor is "sometimes", so you might have a few others out there, but it won’t be a zoo. For a solid intermediate surfer, the 4 ft with clean, cross-off wind is okay, but it’s not a standout. It’s the only window with a score above zero.

Honestly, the rest of the period is a total dud. If you’re desperate for a paddle, Saturday morning the 18th is your only chance. Otherwise, the next 16 days look like a bust for any decent waves at Tabinha.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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94
Wind (km/h)
20
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High Tide
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
6:26PM2.71m
6:41AM2.96m
7:11PM2.65m
7:26AM2.80m
Low Tide
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
00:25AM0.22m
12:59PM0.10m
1:11AM0.31m
1:42PM0.26m
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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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