Surf Forecasts:
Tabinha surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, E swell with 278 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tabinha this week:
The surf forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tabinha in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough 16-day window for Tabinha. The energy is weak and the winds are a constant battle. There’s no real clean, open window here, but there is one morning that stands out as a genuine chance for a surf.
The whole pattern is dominated by small, short-period swell from the east and east-northeast, with moderate breezes that are almost always onshore or cross-shore. The combined energy of the swells is generally weak, staying well under 200 (moderate wave energy), and the swell period is a short 6 to 7 seconds. That means the waves will be a bit crumbly and lack punch. The water temperature feels about average for the time of year.
The one true standout is Thursday July 23rd. The morning session is the only time in the whole forecast when the score ticks up. That morning, we see a 5ft swell from the east, with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy climbs to 253 (moderate wave energy). The real difference is the wind – a gentle breeze from the southeast, which is a cross-offshore wind. That will groom the faces and keep them clean. The report says "expect good surf conditions." It’s a small, clean wave, perfect for an intermediate.
The trouble is, the afternoon of the 23rd flips straight back to poor conditions as the wind swings east and picks up, turning cross-shore and choppy. After that, it’s a long, bleak stretch. From the 24th of July right through to the end of the forecast on August 1st, you’re looking at 9 days of poor surf, with the combined energy dropping below 100 on many days. The swell stays small, the period gets as low as 5 seconds, and the winds are a mess of cross-shore and cross-onshore breezes. It’s just not worth paddling out.
So, to sum it up: if you want a surf, your only real shot is the morning of Thursday, July 23rd. It’s a one-off window for a clean, if small, wave. The rest of the run is a write-off. This is a lean period, but it’s normal for this area when the trades are up. Keep your eyes on the forecasts, things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 153 | 161 | 131 | 196 | 94 | 130 | 101 | 173 | 161 | 147 | 161 | 173 | 108 | 113 | 104 | 92 | 143 | 96 | 122 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:41AM2.96m | 7:11PM2.65m | 7:26AM2.80m | 7:55PM2.55m | 8:11AM2.60m | 8:39PM2.42m | 8:58AM2.37m | 9:27PM2.28m | 9:50AM2.15m | 10:20PM2.16m | 10:52AM1.97m | 11:22PM2.07m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:25AM0.22m | 12:59PM0.10m | 1:11AM0.31m | 1:42PM0.26m | 1:56AM0.45m | 2:24PM0.45m | 2:43AM0.60m | 3:08PM0.64m | 3:35AM0.75m | 3:56PM0.81m | 4:36AM0.86m | 4:53PM0.93m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 10 | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | ENE 6 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | E 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 113 | 15 | 13 | 91 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 11 | N 9 | N 9 | — | — | N 11 | N 8 | N 10 | N 10 | — | N 9 | — | — | NNE 8 | N 12 | N 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 6 | — | — | 13 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 153 | 161 | 131 | 196 | 94 | 130 | 101 | 173 | 161 | 147 | 161 | 173 | 108 | — | 104 | 92 | 143 | 96 | 122 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 522 | 612 | 1796 | 1796 | 1707 | 1796 | 1796 | 1796 | 1796 | 1257 | 1707 | 1796 | 1196 | 1196 | 1796 | 426 | 32 | 1813 | 51 |
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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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