Surf Forecasts:
Tabinha surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ENE swell with 284 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tabinha this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tabinha in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 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 forecast for Tabinha is a tough one. We’re looking at a really long stretch of nothing special. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is about average for this time of year, so you won’t need a spring suit, but that’s about the only good news.
The problem is the wind. We’ve got a persistent East-Southeast breeze that’s going to be ruining things day after day. The swell is coming from the East mostly, around 4ft to 5ft, but it’s short-period windswell, mostly 6 to 7 seconds, which means weak, lumpy waves. The combined energy stays in the moderate range, bouncing between 98 and 243 (moderate wave energy), but it’s all messy.
Wednesday the 12th kicks off with a clean-looking morning, but the swell is weak and short, and that 16 mph cross-offshore wind is just going to blow it flat. The afternoons are all cross-on and choppy. Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th are the same story: clean mornings with marginal surf, but the energy is low and the period is short – you’ll be scratching for anything worth paddling for.
Saturday the 15th through to the end of the first week is more of the same. The only real standout is still a sad one. Sunday morning the 16th has a clean look with lighter 12 mph winds, but the swell is only 4ft at 6 seconds (energy 159). It’s not going to be *good*, just the least bad option. The afternoons get windy and lumpy, with wave heights pushing 5ft on Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th, but with that short period and cross-shore wind, it’s going to be a chop fest. If you’re a kite surfer, this setup might actually be more fun than trying to paddle into these weak, wind-blown lines.
The second week, from the 20th onward, is a total washout. Every single session is labeled poor surf conditions. The swell stays small, the period stays short, and the wind never lets up. There’s nothing to get excited about. The best you can hope for is a clean morning on Thursday the 20th with 5ft East swell at 7 seconds (energy 187), but even then it’s just a marginal, forgettable session.
Honestly, this is a full 16-day blank run. The consistency is there, but it’s consistently bad. For a spot like this, a run of poor conditions is pretty normal. Leave the board at home and wait for a better forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 145 | 176 | 126 | 205 | 156 | 104 | 120 | 91 | 88 | 101 | 88 | 77 | 102 | 165 | 261 | 139 | 233 | 225 | 208 | 186 | 86 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:39PM2.73m | 4:52AM3.05m | 5:20PM2.80m | 5:35AM3.05m | 6:00PM2.81m | 6:15AM2.96m | 6:38PM2.75m | 6:54AM2.78m | 7:15PM2.64m | 7:33AM2.56m | 7:52PM2.48m | 8:13AM2.31m | 8:32PM2.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:29AM-0.00m | 10:39PM0.16m | 11:11AM-0.04m | 11:21PM0.11m | 11:50AM0.00m | 00:02AM0.13m | 12:28PM0.11m | 00:41AM0.22m | 1:03PM0.26m | 1:20AM0.36m | 1:39PM0.45m | 2:00AM0.52m | 2:15PM0.64m | 2:44AM0.70m | |||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | N 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 12 | ENE 7 | N 11 | N 11 | NNE 10 | N 10 | NNE 10 |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 14 | 139 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 14 | N 14 | N 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NE 10 | NNE 9 | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 15 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 13 | N 12 | — | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 12 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | SE 4 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 |
| kJ | 145 | 176 | 126 | 205 | 156 | 104 | 120 | 91 | 88 | 101 | 88 | 77 | 102 | 165 | 261 | 27 | 233 | 225 | 208 | 186 | 86 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1838 | 1876 | 1707 | 1196 | 1796 | 869 | 987 | 2166 | 521 | 1052 | 1876 | 2205 | 1813 | 1813 | 1813 | 1813 | 1796 | 1796 | 1796 | 1813 | 701 |
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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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