Tabinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, the outlook for Tabinha is a tough one. The entire 16-day window is plagued by poor surf conditions, with every single session rated a zero. There’s no standout day, no hidden gem. The waves are there, but they’re just not cooperating. The first bit of surf worth mentioning is from Saturday morning, July 25th, but it’s a sad start with tiny 2 ft swell from the NE and a weak 6-second period. The combined wave energy is a paltry 37 – that’s barely a ripple. The wind is a cross-offshore from the SE at 12 mph, which keeps it clean, but there’s just no power.

For the whole first week, the swell sticks around the 3 ft to 4 ft mark, mostly from the E, with short periods (5-7 seconds). The wind is a constant moderate breeze, often cross or cross-onshore, creating a lumpy, choppy mess. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The combined energy values stay in the low to mid 100s for most of the first week, which is weak to moderate. Even the clean mornings with cross-off winds don't save it because the swell is just too weak and short-period. The best morning of the first week is probably Sunday, July 26th, with a clean 4 ft from the E at 7 seconds, but it’s still poor.

As we move into the second week, the swell picks up a bit. By Wednesday, August 5th, you’re looking at 5 ft from the E, with a 7-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 156. The morning is clean with a cross-off SE wind at 16 mph. This is the closest we get to something interesting, but it’s still a “poor surf conditions” call. The wave quality is just not there. The weekend of August 8th-9th sees slightly bigger swell, up to 5 ft, and energy values climbing into the 200s, but the wind is fresher and lumpy, and the period is still short.

Look, for a spot that’s consistent and exposed to the NE, this is a real dry spell. It’s all beach-break style, and with short-period, weak E swells and persistent moderate to fresh cross-shore winds, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The blank run is not unusual for the area, but it’s a bummer. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.

Rusty.

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