Surf Forecasts:
Tabinha surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with 211 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. I’ve stared at this forecast for a good while, and I gotta be straight with you: it’s a tough stretch ahead for the lineup. We’ve got a 16-day window, but the surf is basically a no-go right from the start and stays that way. There is one lone morning that pokes its head up, but the rest is a long, quiet spell.
Right from Sunday the 9th through to the end of the period, the energy is just weak. That combined swell energy sits mostly between 97 and 209 – that’s low to barely moderate oomph at best (209 on Wednesday the 12th morning being the highest). We’re looking at short-period, weak little pulses around 3ft to 5ft from the ENE or E, but the period is stuck at 6-7 seconds, which means no push, no shape. This is pure windswell, and it’s not doing us any favours.
The winds are the real killer. For the entire forecast, we’ve got a moderate breeze from the east or southeast, blowing cross or cross-on shore. It’s choppy out there. There are a few mornings with a “clean” cross-off wind – like Monday the 11th, Wednesday the 13th, Tuesday the 19th – but the wave itself is still described as “poor surf conditions” or “marginal.” The scores reflect that: most are a 0 out of 10, with only a single 1 out of 10 on Wednesday the 12th morning.
So what’s the one glimmer? On Wednesday the 12th of August, the morning session at Tabinha shows the swell picking up just a touch to 5ft from the E, period hitting 7 seconds, and the combined energy bumps up to 209. The wind is cross-off from the SE at 16 mph, keeping things clean. It’s labeled “marginal” – that’s the best we get. It’s still small and short-period, and the swell direction is from the E, which is *not* the optimum NE direction for this break. But if you’re desperate for a paddle, that Wednesday morning is your only real shot. Forget the afternoons – they get lumpy and onshore.
For the rest... it’s a blank run. No standouts, no magic swells. The water temp is sitting at a warm 81°, about normal for the time of year. But with this constant chop and tiny swell, honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite-surfing than for a proper surf. It tends not to stay this poor forever, but for now, leave the boards in the car and save your energy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 5 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 |
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 kJ | 95 | 92 | 82 | 108 | 122 | 92 | 98 | 126 | 102 | 199 | 166 | 140 | 194 | 148 | 85 | 124 | 109 | 130 | 112 | 92 | 121 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:01PM2.23m | 2:19AM2.59m | 3:02PM2.42m | 3:17AM2.79m | 3:53PM2.59m | 4:07AM2.96m | 4:39PM2.73m | 4:52AM3.05m | 5:20PM2.80m | 5:35AM3.05m | 6:00PM2.81m | 6:15AM2.96m | 6:38PM2.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:04PM0.62m | 8:50AM0.29m | 9:03PM0.44m | 9:43AM0.11m | 9:53PM0.28m | 10:29AM-0.00m | 10:39PM0.16m | 11:11AM-0.04m | 11:21PM0.11m | 11:50AM0.00m | 00:02AM0.13m | 12:28PM0.11m | 00:41AM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 14 | N 13 | NNE 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 33 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 12 | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 5 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 95 | 92 | 82 | 108 | 122 | 92 | 98 | 126 | 102 | 199 | 166 | 140 | 194 | 148 | 85 | 124 | 109 | 130 | 112 | 92 | 121 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1052 | 1813 | 1813 | 1196 | 1876 | 2292 | 1876 | 2166 | 546 | 1796 | 1796 | 1796 | 1052 | 1796 | 1005 | 1020 | 1813 | 1220 | 1052 | 1813 | 1813 |
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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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