Tabinha Surf Break

Lat Long: 3.51° S 38.90° W

Tabinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tabinha sea temperature is
27.3°C
1.0° 

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


Tabinha surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, ENE swell with 131 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tabinha this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Tabinha in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 9th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. Honestly, looking at this 16-day stretch, it’s pretty grim. There’s not a single stand-out session on offer. The whole period is plagued by either cross-shore or cross-onshore winds, mostly moderate breezes, which are ruining any chance of clean, shaped waves. The swell is a mix of short-period windswell from the E and ENE, mostly under 5 feet, which is borderline at best. For the first week, the energy is a washout, with combined energy values stuck in the low 100s or below 100 on the weakest days – you’re looking at very weak wave energy.

We kick off on Wednesday the 2nd of September with a 3ft windswell from the East at 5 seconds. Water temp is about average for the time of year at 81°, and nothing special. The cross-onshore wind from the East at 16 mph is making it choppy. That poor surf condition label sticks for days. Thursday the 3rd through Monday the 7th doesn’t get any better: still 4ft to 4ft of short-period ENE/E swell, still moderate cross-shore winds at 12-16 mph, creating a messy cross-chop.

There’s a slight flicker of hope around Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th of September. The swell builds a little, hitting 4ft from the East on Thursday morning with clean conditions thanks to a cross-offshore southeasterly. Combined wave energy climbs to 151 – that’s moderate energy, a step up. Come Friday morning, the period stretches to 7 seconds and energy hits 196. But don’t get too excited; the wind stays cross-shore for most of these afternoons, and the quality is still rated as poor.

By Saturday the 12th, the swell peaks at 5ft from the East, with a period of 7 seconds and combined energy of 292 (moderate energy). That’s the biggest swell of the whole outlook, but with 16 mph cross-shore winds, it’s going to be a choppy mess, not even worth it for beginners (it’s getting into that 5ft+ range, and over 8ft would be expert-only). By Sunday the 13th, the morning cleans up again with a cross-offshore SE wind, but the swell drops to 5ft.

From Monday the 14th through the end of the outlook on Thursday the 17th, it’s more of the same: 4ft to 5ft short-period windswell, with fresh to moderate cross and cross-onshore breezes. The weather is mostly clear or cloudy, but the wind is the killer. There isn’t a single window of truly clean, well-shaped surf with an offshore wind and decent period.

For the break itself, Tabinha is an intermediate spot that is consistent, but the swell is mostly coming from the E and ENE while the guidance says it does best with a NE swell. The optimum direction is not matching what we’re getting. Crowds are possible here, but the conditions are so poor, I doubt many will be out. This stretch is a write-off for paddle surfing. Honestly, with the constant moderate breeze and messy conditions, a kite surfer might find this setup more interesting than a surfer.

It’s a long blank run of poor surf. It won’t stay poor forever; forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the boards in the car.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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66
117
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131
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:00PM2.52m
8:31AM2.28m
8:56PM2.36m
9:40AM2.08m
10:11PM2.23m
11:12AM1.98m
11:44PM2.23m
12:47PM2.05m
1:09AM2.37m
1:59PM2.24m
2:14AM2.58m
2:53PM2.45m
Low Tide
2:20AM0.48m
2:37PM0.65m
3:25AM0.63m
3:45PM0.83m
4:52AM0.73m
5:18PM0.91m
6:29AM0.68m
6:51PM0.82m
7:45AM0.51m
8:01PM0.64m
8:42AM0.32m
8:54PM0.43m
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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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