Surf Forecasts:
Tabinha surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, E swell with 255 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tabinha this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tabinha in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 3AM. 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 | 3AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve had a good look at the charts for our stretch. I gotta be straight with you – this next 16-day window is looking pretty grim for anything decent. We’re stuck in a pattern of weak, short-period wind swell that’s just not doing us any favours.
The water temp at Tabinha is sitting at 81°F, which is about 2°F warmer than normal for this time of year. Not a dramatic shift, but it’s a little warmer than we’d usually expect.
For the first week, from the 26th of August all the way through to the 1st of September, we’re dealing with a constant run of messy, cross-shore and cross-onshore winds, mostly from the east around 15-19 mph. The swell is tiny, generally 4ft to 5ft, but it’s coming from the east-northeast with a pathetic period of 6 to 7 seconds. The combined energy is weak, hitting only low triple digits (148 to 273). It’s essentially blown-out, choppy, and unrideable. The data calls it “poor surf conditions” every single session, and I’m not about to argue. There’s a slight glimmer on the morning of Sunday the 30th of August, with a cross-offshore wind cleaning things up a bit and the energy nudging up to 273, but it’s still just a marginal 5ft of short-period slop. Not worth paddling out for.
Then we hit a real dead zone. From the 1st of September afternoon through to the 10th of September, the pattern doesn’t change. Same story: weak east-northeast swell, 4ft to 5ft, 6 to 7 seconds, and a constant cross-shore easterly breeze. The combined energy drops even further, mostly sitting between 121 and 196. The wave comment stays stuck on “poor surf conditions.” It’s flat, weak, and messy.
Honestly, there’s nothing here to get excited about. If you’re desperate for a paddle, maybe the early morning of Sunday the 30th of August offers the cleanest water, but the waves themselves are just not there. This is a solid 16-day blank. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d be looking at the lake or the river for a different kind of fix. This is a kitesurfer’s forecast more than a surfer’s.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 126 | 91 | 97 | 88 | 126 | 151 | 155 | 155 | 180 | 170 | 155 | 243 | 233 | 213 | 240 | 208 | 176 | 163 | 117 | 135 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:56PM2.40m | 4:05AM2.68m | 4:27PM2.55m | 4:37AM2.80m | 4:58PM2.67m | 5:09AM2.86m | 5:29PM2.74m | 5:42AM2.86m | 6:01PM2.77m | 6:18AM2.80m | 6:36PM2.74m | 6:56AM2.67m | 7:15PM2.65m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:53PM0.46m | 10:20AM0.27m | 10:27PM0.33m | 10:52AM0.18m | 11:01PM0.24m | 11:24AM0.14m | 11:35PM0.19m | 11:56AM0.14m | 00:11AM0.18m | 12:30PM0.20m | 00:49AM0.23m | 1:06PM0.31m | 1:31AM0.33m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 35 | 34 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 18 | NNE 16 | NNE 15 | NNE 15 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 15 | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 |
| kJ | 6 | 26 | 44 | 42 | 14 | 6 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 11 | N 11 | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 126 | 91 | 97 | 88 | 126 | 151 | 155 | 155 | 180 | 170 | 155 | 243 | 233 | 213 | 240 | 208 | 176 | 163 | 117 | 135 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1796 | 1236 | 1052 | 1796 | 1796 | 1796 | 1813 | 1893 | 2195 | 2202 | 2197 | 1058 | 2166 | 2170 | 2195 | 2197 | 2192 | 1056 | 2186 | 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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