Surf Forecasts:
Tabinha surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, ENE swell with 293 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12AM. 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+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real about the stretch ahead. I’m looking at the full 16-day window and honestly, it’s a bit of a bummer. The only break we’ve got to work with is Tabinha, and while it’s usually consistent, the conditions are just not lining up for decent surf at all.
Right now and through the first week of September, it’s all cross-shore winds and funky, short-period swell. The wave energy is weak to moderate at best, with readings around 189 to 220 (moderate energy) but the period is a short 6 to 7 seconds, so the waves are gutless and messy. Winds are coming from the ESE or E at 15 mph, creating a cross-chop that’s making the surface lumpy and uninviting. Swell is small, around 3 ft to 5 ft from the east and east-northeast, which isn’t doing us any favors. Honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing – it’s gonna be a choppy, messy affair out there.
The water temperature is sitting at 81°F, which is about normal for the time of year, so at least you won’t be cold while you’re getting frustrated.
There is a small glimmer around the 8th and 9th of September – Tuesday and Wednesday mornings – where the wind turns cross-offshore from the SE, and the conditions clean up a bit. Swell picks up to 5 ft from the east, still short period (7 seconds), but the clean surface could make it marginally more rideable. Still, it’s nothing to get excited about – the energy is moderate at 245 (combined energy), but the quality is still poor.
Through the second week, into mid-September, it’s more of the same: cross-shore winds, short-period swell, and poor surf quality. The swell energy drops to weak levels (75 to 128) by the 6th and 7th, then bumps back up to moderate (around 215 to 230) by the 12th to 14th, but the wind is always cross or cross-onshore, keeping the surface ugly.
Bottom line: There’s no real standout in this 16-day window. The only break that’s even on the radar is Tabinha, and it’s consistently not working. If you’re desperate, the Tuesday and Wednesday mornings of the 8th and 9th of September might offer the cleanest conditions, but don’t expect anything memorable. This is a stretch where the forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a write-off for surf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 152 | 171 | 206 | 180 | 200 | 293 | 215 | 191 | 176 | 163 | 115 | 97 | 112 | 108 | 106 | 115 | 112 | 101 | 92 | 77 | 64 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:01PM2.77m | 6:18AM2.80m | 6:36PM2.74m | 6:56AM2.67m | 7:15PM2.65m | 7:39AM2.49m | 8:00PM2.52m | 8:31AM2.28m | 8:56PM2.36m | 9:40AM2.08m | 10:11PM2.23m | 11:12AM1.98m | 11:44PM2.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:56AM0.14m | 00:11AM0.18m | 12:30PM0.20m | 00:49AM0.23m | 1:06PM0.31m | 1:31AM0.33m | 1:47PM0.47m | 2:20AM0.48m | 2:37PM0.65m | 3:25AM0.63m | 3:45PM0.83m | 4:52AM0.73m | 5:18PM0.91m | ||||||||
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 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | N 13 | N 12 | NNE 9 | N 12 | N 12 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 37 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 15 | N 14 | N 13 | — | — | N 12 | — | — | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 12 | — | — | N 11 | N 12 | N 12 | N 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 13 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 152 | 171 | 206 | 180 | 200 | 293 | 215 | 191 | 176 | 163 | 115 | 97 | 112 | 108 | 106 | 115 | 112 | 101 | 92 | 77 | 64 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1052 | 2228 | 1236 | 1058 | 2197 | 2195 | 1052 | 2186 | 2186 | 1058 | 2315 | 690 | 1876 | 1865 | 1196 | 1049 | 1813 | 1893 | 1052 | 1813 | 1838 |
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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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