Tabinha Surf Break

Lat Long: 3.51° S 38.90° W

Tabinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tabinha sea temperature is
27.3°C
1.0° 

Tabinha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tabinha surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, E swell with 255 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tabinha this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Tabinha in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 31st Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve had a good look at the charts for our stretch. I gotta be straight with you – this next 16-day window is looking pretty grim for anything decent. We’re stuck in a pattern of weak, short-period wind swell that’s just not doing us any favours.

The water temp at Tabinha is sitting at 81°F, which is about 2°F warmer than normal for this time of year. Not a dramatic shift, but it’s a little warmer than we’d usually expect.

For the first week, from the 26th of August all the way through to the 1st of September, we’re dealing with a constant run of messy, cross-shore and cross-onshore winds, mostly from the east around 15-19 mph. The swell is tiny, generally 4ft to 5ft, but it’s coming from the east-northeast with a pathetic period of 6 to 7 seconds. The combined energy is weak, hitting only low triple digits (148 to 273). It’s essentially blown-out, choppy, and unrideable. The data calls it “poor surf conditions” every single session, and I’m not about to argue. There’s a slight glimmer on the morning of Sunday the 30th of August, with a cross-offshore wind cleaning things up a bit and the energy nudging up to 273, but it’s still just a marginal 5ft of short-period slop. Not worth paddling out for.

Then we hit a real dead zone. From the 1st of September afternoon through to the 10th of September, the pattern doesn’t change. Same story: weak east-northeast swell, 4ft to 5ft, 6 to 7 seconds, and a constant cross-shore easterly breeze. The combined energy drops even further, mostly sitting between 121 and 196. The wave comment stays stuck on “poor surf conditions.” It’s flat, weak, and messy.

Honestly, there’s nothing here to get excited about. If you’re desperate for a paddle, maybe the early morning of Sunday the 30th of August offers the cleanest water, but the waves themselves are just not there. This is a solid 16-day blank. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d be looking at the lake or the river for a different kind of fix. This is a kitesurfer’s forecast more than a surfer’s.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Wed
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
7
1.2
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
6
1.2
E
6
1.3
ENE
6
1.4
E
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.5
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.6
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.6
E
6
1.6
E
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.5
E
6
1.4
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
126
91
97
88
126
151
155
155
180
170
155
243
233
213
240
208
176
163
117
135
Wind (km/h)
25
E
20
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
30
ESE
25
E
25
E
25
ESE
25
E
25
ESE
25
SE
25
E
25
E
30
ESE
25
E
25
E
25
ESE
25
E
20
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
3:56PM2.40m
4:05AM2.68m
4:27PM2.55m
4:37AM2.80m
4:58PM2.67m
5:09AM2.86m
5:29PM2.74m
5:42AM2.86m
6:01PM2.77m
6:18AM2.80m
6:36PM2.74m
6:56AM2.67m
7:15PM2.65m
Low Tide
9:53PM0.46m
10:20AM0.27m
10:27PM0.33m
10:52AM0.18m
11:01PM0.24m
11:24AM0.14m
11:35PM0.19m
11:56AM0.14m
00:11AM0.18m
12:30PM0.20m
00:49AM0.23m
1:06PM0.31m
1:31AM0.33m
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5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:33
5:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:36
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Temp °C
27
26
27
27
25
28
27
25
28
27
25
29
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27
25
Feels °C
26
27
27
26
25
27
26
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26
26
25
27
27
27
26
26
25
26
26
25
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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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