Surf Forecasts:
Tabinha surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, E swell with 225 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with E 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 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Tabinha.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window, but honestly, the surf quality is just not there for most of it. The wind is a constant problem, blowing moderate to fresh from the SE through to E, keeping things crossed-up or choppy. The swell is small, mostly around 4 ft to 5 ft, coming from E or ENE, and the period is short – only 5 to 7 seconds, so it’s lacking any real punch. The combined energy is weak to moderate, and most of the time it’s flagged as "poor surf conditions."
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until the very end of the forecast. The earliest we see anything even remotely rideable is on the morning of Saturday, the 1st of August. The swell pushes up to 5 ft from the E, with a period of 7 seconds, and the energy climbs – still moderate, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The wind is a cross-off from the SE at 20 km/h, keeping things clean. That’s quickly followed by another decent morning on Sunday, the 2nd of August, with the same 5 ft E swell, but the period bumps up to 8 seconds and energy is a bit higher. The wind is still a clean cross-off. These two mornings are the standout windows, but even then, the forecast is only "marginal," so don't expect a classic.
The water temperature is sitting at 82°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a wetsuit.
Because this spot is a consistent break, and it’s exposed to the swell, it’s a bit of a shame the conditions are lining up so poorly. For a beginner, the swell size is okay, but the short period and tricky winds will make it a challenge. Honestly, for most of this period, the setup looks more promising for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, given the steady cross-shore winds.
If you’re desperate, keep an eye on those two mornings at the start of August. Otherwise, this is a long wait for very little reward.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
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 kJ | 139 | 142 | 155 | 189 | 150 | 115 | 98 | 91 | 77 | 124 | 148 | 115 | 120 | 128 | 76 | 98 | 98 | 87 | 95 | 108 | 77 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:39PM2.42m | 8:58AM2.37m | 9:27PM2.28m | 9:50AM2.15m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:24PM0.45m | 2:43AM0.60m | 3:08PM0.64m | 3:35AM0.75m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 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 | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | N 8 | N 11 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | ENE 6 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 9 | N 9 | — | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 139 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 98 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | 7 | 7 | 27 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 11 | N 8 | N 10 | N 10 | — | NNE 9 | — | — | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | NNE 7 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 8 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 16 | 142 | 155 | 189 | 150 | 115 | — | 91 | 77 | 124 | 148 | 115 | 120 | 128 | 76 | 98 | 98 | 87 | 95 | 108 | 77 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1796 | 1796 | 1220 | 332 | 1796 | 1220 | 1196 | 1796 | 1196 | 1052 | 1813 | 426 | 1052 | 2186 | 426 | 1236 | 1876 | 426 | 1707 | 2166 | 1958 |
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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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