Tabinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. Look, I’ve had a good look at the charts for our region, and I’ll be honest with you – the next two weeks are looking pretty grim. We’re dealing with a long stretch of poor surf conditions, and I can’t find a single standout session to get excited about. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for quality waves.

We’ve got the forecast for Tabinha as our only option, and it’s showing a consistent run of small, weak swell. We’re looking at 4ft to 4ft of easterly swell, with a short period of just 6 to 7 seconds. That’s windswell, not groundswell, and it means the waves will be weak and lacking any real push. The combined energy readings are all in the moderate range, but that’s mostly just chop. The water is a warm 82°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s small comfort.

The wind is a real killer here. It’s blowing from the east and southeast at 12 to 16 mph, sometimes up to 19 mph, and it’s almost always cross-shore or cross-onshore. That’s putting a nasty chop on the surface and making everything messy. There are a few mornings where the wind goes slightly cross-offshore, which cleans things up a bit, but the swell is so small and weak it’s still not worth paddling out for. The forecasters are calling it “poor surf conditions” every single day, and I can’t argue with that.

If you’re a beginner, don’t even think about it. The swell is under 5ft, so it’s not dangerous, but the chop and lack of shape make it a total waste of energy. For experts, there’s just no power in the water to do anything with.

So, the bottom line: there are no good surf options in the 16-day window. It’s a blank run. The area is known for these quiet spells, and the forecasts can change, but right now, I’d say leave the boards in the shed and go find something else to do for the next couple of weeks.

Rusty.

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