Surf Forecasts:
Tabinha surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, E swell with 115 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with ENE 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 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 3PM. 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+) | 3AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. I’ve been staring at the charts for our local spot, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch ahead. The forecast is basically a long, flat spell of poor surf conditions with no real standouts, so we’re looking at a lot of time on the beach with the board bag zipped up.
We’ve got a 16-day window starting now, but the first real surf recommendation… well, there isn’t one. The whole run is filled with weak, short-period windswell that’s just not doing anything for us. The energy is weak, mostly under 100 and rarely breaking into the low triple digits, like the 130 (moderate) we see on Wednesday afternoon the 22nd of July, but it’s all messy. The swell is tiny, around 3 ft to 4 ft, coming from the east or east-northeast, and the period is a snappy 6 or 7 seconds – that’s pure windswell, no power, no shape.
The water temperature at Tabinha is sitting at 82°F, which is 1°F warmer than average for this time of year. So it’s a bit toastier than usual, but nothing crazy.
For the first week, from the 21st of July right through the 27th, the wind is a constant problem. It’s mostly a moderate cross-shore or cross-onshore breeze from the east or southeast, 12 to 16 mph, keeping the surface chopped up and ugly. A few mornings, like the 22nd, 23rd, and 27th, look clean with a cross-offshore wind, but the swell is still pathetic. The wave comment says it all: “poor surf conditions.” This is a solid week of nothing.
Heading into the end of July and the start of August, it doesn’t get any better. From the 28th of July to the 5th of August, we’re still stuck in the same pattern. Slight uptick in energy on the 2nd of August with a 172 (moderate) and a 164 (moderate), but the swell is still only 4 ft and the period is a weak 7 seconds. The wind is still a persistent cross-shore or cross-onshore mess. The 5th of August looks clean in the morning, but again, the swell is small and weak.
Look, Tabinha is a consistent spot, so it tends not to stay this poor for long, but this is a stark run of blank days. If you’re a kite surfer, the strong cross-shore winds and small, choppy waves might be your thing, but for paddle surfing, there’s nothing to get excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 |
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 kJ | 62 | 36 | 59 | 115 | 71 | 106 | 85 | 59 | 67 | 107 | 82 | 77 | 82 | 59 | 72 | 86 | 65 | 102 | 88 | 52 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:20PM2.16m | 10:52AM1.97m | 11:22PM2.07m | 12:04PM1.87m | 00:31AM2.05m | 1:18PM1.87m | 1:35AM2.10m | 2:19PM1.95m | 2:30AM2.21m | 3:07PM2.06m | 3:15AM2.34m | 3:47PM2.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:56PM0.81m | 4:36AM0.86m | 4:53PM0.93m | 5:47AM0.91m | 6:01PM0.99m | 7:01AM0.88m | 7:11PM0.96m | 8:03AM0.78m | 8:10PM0.87m | 8:53AM0.65m | 8:58PM0.76m | 9:35AM0.52m | 9:39PM0.63m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | NNE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 62 | 36 | 59 | 115 | 71 | 106 | 85 | 59 | 67 | 107 | 82 | 77 | 82 | 59 | 72 | 86 | 65 | 102 | 88 | 52 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1796 | 1813 | 1707 | 1813 | 426 | 1056 | 2186 | 426 | 1707 | 1796 | 426 | 506 | 1813 | 521 | 1052 | 1876 | 1220 | 1052 | 1813 | 1236 |
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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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