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Tabinha surfForecast / Ceará / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Tabinha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tabinha sea temperature is
29.1° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 (May 13) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 13th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 14th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 15th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | |
99 | 94 | 73 | 65 | 67 | 119 | 99 | 101 | 137 | 180 | 162 | 147 | 158 | 116 | 124 | 124 | 90 | 84 | 96 | 90 | 96 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:34AM2.43m | 1:55PM2.52m | 2:21AM2.64m | 2:45PM2.66m | 3:06AM2.81m | 3:34PM2.76m | 3:51AM2.94m | 4:22PM2.80m | 4:37AM3.01m | 5:11PM2.77m | 5:25AM3.00m | 6:00PM2.68m | 6:14AM2.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:22PM0.55m | 7:48AM0.52m | 8:11PM0.39m | 8:37AM0.29m | 8:57PM0.25m | 9:25AM0.09m | 9:42PM0.16m | 10:12AM-0.05m | 10:27PM0.12m | 11:00AM-0.11m | 11:13PM0.15m | 11:49AM-0.08m | 00:01AM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 |
 | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | 5:30 |
2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | E 6 |
 kJ | 99 | 94 | 73 | 65 | 63 | 76 | 99 | 101 | 137 | 180 | 162 | 147 | 158 | 116 | 124 | 124 | 90 | 84 | 96 | 90 | 50 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | N 13 | N 16 | NNE 8 | NNE 15 | E 7 | E 6 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | N 12 | NNE 12 | E 5 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 94 | 21 | 34 | 12 | 52 | 83 | 85 | 77 | 75 | 34 | 29 | 71 | 48 | 41 | 24 | 96 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 11 | N 12 | N 16 | N 16 | NNE 15 | E 14 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | — | E 8 | N 12 | — | — | NNE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 4 | 35 | 56 | — | 45 | 77 | — | — | 50 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | — | — | E 7 | — | — | E 7 | E 8 | — | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 38 | 25 | 36 | 52 | 67 | 119 | 56 | — | — | 68 | — | — | 40 | 43 | — | 43 | 33 | 33 | 37 | 39 | 91 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1876 | 426 | 1196 | 612 | 506 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 20 | 0 | 718 | 51 | 0 | 1796 | 535 | 0 | 1904 | 522 | 1052 |
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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.
Are you planning a holiday in Ceará? If you are looking for accommodation near Tabinha, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Ceará, consider staying in Sao Goncalo do Amarante which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Ceará where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Cambebba which is 15 km (9 miles) away, Paracuru, Paraipaba and Caucaia.
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