
Surf Forecasts:
Tabinha surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, E swell with 190 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tabinha this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tabinha in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 9AM. 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 | 9AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
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99 | 70 | 95 | 108 | 104 | 119 | 112 | 94 | 148 | 115 | 73 | 106 | 114 | 114 | 190 | 170 | 135 | 139 | 121 | 85 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:44PM2.53m | 8:02AM2.50m | 8:28PM2.45m | 8:52AM2.34m | 9:21PM2.36m | 9:55AM2.18m | 10:29PM2.29m | 11:16AM2.08m | 11:50PM2.29m | 12:44PM2.10m | 1:10AM2.40m | 2:01PM2.23m | 2:19AM2.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:54AM0.47m | 2:16PM0.48m | 2:43AM0.56m | 3:05PM0.61m | 3:44AM0.65m | 4:07PM0.73m | 5:01AM0.69m | 5:27PM0.80m | 6:29AM0.64m | 6:52PM0.76m | 7:47AM0.48m | 8:04PM0.62m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 11 | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 |
6 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | NNE 10 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | N 11 | — | N 7 | — | N 7 | — | — | — |
2 | 10 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
99 | 70 | 95 | 108 | 104 | 119 | 112 | 94 | 148 | 115 | 73 | 106 | 114 | 114 | 190 | 170 | 135 | 139 | 121 | 85 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 591 | 2190 | 522 | 1707 | 1796 | 591 | 1196 | 1796 | 1220 | 1052 | 1813 | 690 | 1052 | 2192 | 2170 | 1052 | 2166 | 1058 | 2196 | 1813 |
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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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