Surf Forecasts:
Tabinha surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with 416 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tabinha this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tabinha in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get straight into it for this stretch we're looking at – and honestly, I gotta be upfront, it’s a rough run for our local spot.
Right now, there’s nothing on the cards for a proper session. The whole forecast window starts with a blank and we’re looking at a solid 14 days of pretty average conditions before we even see a glimmer of hope. The swell is around, sitting at 5 ft to 5 ft, but comes straight out of the ENE to E with a short, weak period of just 5 to 8 seconds. That’s windswell, not groundswell, and it's messy. The combined energy values hover around roughly 119 to 285 (moderate energy at best), but the wind is the real killer. For days on end, it’s hammering from the SE, ESE, or E at 12 to 19 mph, creating that awful cross and cross-onshore chop. The wave comments read "poor surf conditions" for every single session up until the very end. Most of these days it’s fresh cross-shore winds with lumpy cross-chop. There is no quality to be had here.
Now, you might be looking at Tuesday, 8th of September – the morning session. Finally, we get a "marginal surf forecast" rating, but honestly, it’s still a real struggle. The swell is 5 ft from the ENE with a 7-second period, and the combined energy is 220 (moderate). The big plus is a bit of a shift in the wind – it goes cross-off from the SE at 12 mph, meaning it’ll be clean. But don’t get too excited; the waves are still windswell, and the strength and shape just aren’t there for anything decent. It’s a faint glimpse of something rideable, but not a standout by any stretch.
For the rest of the run, including Wednesday the 9th, we get similar conditions: 5 ft to 5 ft, short period, with the wind only marginally better some mornings (cross-off, clean) but the swell energy is still that weak, short-period windswell. The water is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Tabinha is the only break on the map here. It’s an intermediate spot that is consistent, but it's exposed to this constant E/ENE windswell, which really doesn’t suit the NE optimum direction noted for the break. The crowds are sometimes an issue. Given the lack of quality, the consistent onshore chop, and that we’re mostly dealing with beach-break slop, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing over the next two weeks.
So, to put it bluntly: there is nothing to get excited about in this 16-day window. The first real recommendation isn't until that Tuesday, 8th of September morning, and even then it’s a long shot. A blank run like this is not unusual for the area when the wind locks in from the east.
Stay patient, keep watching the charts, and don't waste the fuel.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
328 | 237 | 285 | 247 | 220 | 134 | 84 | 84 | 62 | 55 | 118 | 141 | 150 | 175 | 175 | 160 | 181 | 176 | 239 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:54AM2.34m | 3:24PM2.23m | 3:31AM2.52m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:12AM0.54m | 9:18PM0.61m | 9:47AM0.39m | 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 | |||||||
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 8 | — | — | N 18 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 |
— | 237 | — | — | 6 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 35 | 57 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 37 | 29 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 18 | NNE 16 | NNE 15 | NNE 15 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 15 |
— | — | — | — | — | 6 | 26 | 44 | 42 | 13 | 13 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | N 11 | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | SSE 4 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
328 | 16 | 285 | 247 | 220 | 134 | 84 | 84 | 62 | 55 | 118 | 141 | 150 | 175 | 175 | 160 | 181 | 176 | 239 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1236 | 1796 | 1796 | 1196 | 1796 | 1813 | 1796 | 1052 | 1796 | 1220 | 1796 | 2205 | 1813 | 2195 | 2202 | 2197 | 2195 | 2197 | 2192 |
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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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