Surf Forecasts:
Tabinha surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ENE swell with 219 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 12PM. 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 | 12PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Right out of the gate, I'm going to be straight with you – this is a tough run. The guidance is pointing to just one spot worth talking about, Tabinha, and honestly, the charts are looking pretty grim across the whole 16-day window. For an area with a break that's usually consistent, a blank stretch like this is a bit of an anomaly; forecasts can change, so don't throw the board in the shed just yet.
We kick off on Friday the 11th of September, but there's nothing happening. In fact, there's a solid gap right through until the very end of the outlook with no surf on offer that's worth paddling out for.
Let's talk about Tabinha. It's an intermediate wave, exposed to whatever swell is pushing in. The water temp is sitting at 82°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – that's a nice bonus for your first paddle out.
Now, the bad news. The whole 16-day period is plagued by cross-shore winds around 16 mph, sometimes even hitting 19 mph, creating a lumpy cross-chop that's ruining the face. The swell is consistently small, 3 ft to 5 ft from the ENE, but the kicker is the period. It's a short, weak windswell, with periods of just 6 to 7 seconds. There's a brief spike in combined energy on Saturday the 19th of September morning, hitting 352 (which is moderate energy), but the forecast still reads "poor surf conditions" with a zero score. The wind and chop just make it unrideable.
With that persistent onshore/cross-shore wind and weak, lumpy sea state, this setup honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. There simply isn't a single standout session in this window. I can't recommend you rush down there.
Keep an eye on the charts, though – things can turn around quick.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun 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 afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 147 | 182 | 191 | 180 | 139 | 135 | 126 | 101 | 156 | 146 | 104 | 163 | 151 | 140 | 148 | 118 | 126 | 130 | 137 | 171 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:54PM2.86m | 5:10AM2.97m | 5:29PM2.86m | 5:47AM2.86m | 6:03PM2.79m | 6:21AM2.69m | 6:35PM2.67m | 6:56AM2.48m | 7:08PM2.50m | 7:31AM2.25m | 7:43PM2.31m | 8:11AM2.03m | 8:25PM2.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:58PM0.08m | 11:20AM0.07m | 11:35PM0.10m | 11:53AM0.16m | 00:10AM0.17m | 12:25PM0.30m | 00:45AM0.30m | 12:56PM0.46m | 1:22AM0.47m | 1:30PM0.65m | 2:02AM0.65m | 2:08PM0.84m | 2:51AM0.84m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — |
 | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 11 | N 13 | NNE 8 | N 12 |
| kJ | 17 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 31 | 31 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 12 | — | — | N 15 | N 11 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 9 | N 11 | N 12 | N 10 |
| kJ | 14 | — | — | 4 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 13 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 9 | — | N 13 | N 13 | N 13 | N 10 | N 12 | N 15 | N 14 | — | N 16 | N 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | — | 5 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 147 | 182 | 191 | 180 | 139 | 135 | 126 | 101 | 156 | 146 | 104 | 163 | 151 | 140 | 148 | 118 | 126 | 130 | 137 | 171 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1813 | 1052 | 1051 | 1813 | 1796 | 1058 | 2166 | 1220 | 1813 | 1796 | 1796 | 1796 | 2166 | 1707 | 1056 | 1876 | 1220 | 1236 | 1876 | 1838 |
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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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