Tabinha Surf Break

Lat Long: 3.51° S 38.90° W

Tabinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tabinha sea temperature is
27.6°C
1.3° 

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


Tabinha surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ENE swell with 238 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 6AM. 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 6AM (Fri 11th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what's in store for your local break.

Honestly, the next couple weeks are looking pretty bleak for a proper surf. There's swell in the water, but the wind is going to be a constant headache. The first real opportunity to get something clean doesn't roll in for a while, so we've got a bit of a lean spell ahead.

Starting from Friday, the 11th of September through the work week, it's a no-go. This ENE windswell is getting torn apart by a consistent cross-shore breeze, mostly from the ESE at 15 mph. It's just a lumpy, wind-chopped mess. The combined swell energy is around 211, which is something, but with a period barely hitting 7 seconds, the waves are all bump and no push. Leave the board at home.

That same story of short-period windswell and moderate onshore or cross-shore wind just drags on through the middle of the month. The wave height hovers around 4 to 5ft, but the quality is consistently poor. There's no clean energy to be had.

The first real sign of life shows up on Friday morning, the 18th of September. The wind finally turns to a cross-offshore from the SE at 15 mph, cleaning up the surface nicely. The swell is still small, around 5ft from the E with a short 6-second interval, but that clean face is a big plus. The combined energy sits at 176, so it's not pumping, but for a patient surfer on a log, there might be a few soft lines to trim.

The pick of the entire forecast is the following morning, Saturday, the 19th of September. We get a light, glassy cross-offshore breeze from the SE at 12 mph. The swell is still from the E at 4ft, and the period is only 7 seconds, but the combined wave energy climbs to 187. With the wind cleaning it up and some high cloud cover, this is the most surfable window we've got. Don't be surprised if a few others have the same idea.

After that little peak, it's a return to the ordinary. Winds pick up again, blowing cross-onshore for the rest of the month, chopping up the weak E and ENE windswell. Nothing in the second week looks worth planning for.

So, to sum it up: the standout session is Saturday, the 19th. It's the only true window with clean conditions and some reasonable energy. Friday the 18th morning is a solid backup if you're keen for a paddle.

This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
11
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.6
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7
1.4
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1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
239
180
152
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170
119
127
112
83
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137
126
148
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143
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150
Wind (km/h)
25
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30
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High Tide
4:32AM2.99m
4:54PM2.86m
5:10AM2.97m
5:29PM2.86m
5:47AM2.86m
6:03PM2.79m
6:21AM2.69m
6:35PM2.67m
6:56AM2.48m
7:08PM2.50m
7:31AM2.25m
7:43PM2.31m
Low Tide
10:20PM0.14m
10:45AM0.03m
10:58PM0.08m
11:20AM0.07m
11:35PM0.10m
11:53AM0.16m
00:10AM0.17m
12:25PM0.30m
00:45AM0.30m
12:56PM0.46m
1:22AM0.47m
1:30PM0.65m
2:02AM0.65m
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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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