Surf Forecasts:
Tabinha surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with 192 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty.
Honestly, looking at the whole 16-day window for Tabinha, it’s a pretty bleak stretch. We’re looking at a long run of days where the waves just aren’t cooperating. For the first ten days, from July 15th right through to July 24th, the swell is small and weak, with a short period that just won’t push any decent shape. The water’s warm at 82°, which is about average for this time of year, but that’s the only nice thing I can say.
The wind is a constant problem. It’s a moderate breeze from the ESE or SE, mostly cross-shore or cross-offshore, which looks clean in the morning, but the swell energy is just too low. The combined energy is barely hitting three digits most days (56, 60, 94, 97), and that’s just not enough to surf. This is a spot that’s consistent, but right now it’s not giving us anything to work with.
The pick of a bad bunch has to be the morning of Saturday, July 18th. The swell bumps up to 5 feet from the east, and the combined energy finally hits 318. That’s a moderate wave energy, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SE. It’s still a short period of 7 seconds, so it won’t be a thing of beauty, but it’s the only window where the swell size and the conditions are even close to surfable. For a confident intermediate, it might be worth a look, but take the rating with a pinch of salt.
After that, we’re back into the same old story. The swell stays small, the period is short, and the wind is just messy. The mornings of July 23rd and 30th have some clean cross-offshore wind and a 5-5 foot swell, but the energy is still weak (184 and 133) and the period is a measly 6-7 seconds. It’s just unremarkable. There’s no standout period, no big groundswell, and nothing to get excited about.
For a spot that’s normally consistent, this is a real flat spell. It’s one of those times where the ocean just shuts down. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d say leave the boards in the car and don’t hold your breath for at least a week and a half.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
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 kJ | 24 | 37 | 108 | 149 | 168 | 143 | 92 | 120 | 108 | 192 | 131 | 122 | 137 | 158 | 139 | 173 | 176 | 112 | 91 | 82 | 64 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:41PM2.72m | 5:54AM3.03m | 6:26PM2.71m | 6:41AM2.96m | 7:11PM2.65m | 7:26AM2.80m | 7:55PM2.55m | 8:11AM2.60m | 8:39PM2.42m | 8:58AM2.37m | 9:27PM2.28m | 9:50AM2.15m | 10:20PM2.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:30AM-0.06m | 11:40PM0.18m | 12:15PM-0.01m | 00:25AM0.22m | 12:59PM0.10m | 1:11AM0.31m | 1:42PM0.26m | 1:56AM0.45m | 2:24PM0.45m | 2:43AM0.60m | 3:08PM0.64m | 3:35AM0.75m | 3:56PM0.81m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 10 | E 7 | N 9 | N 9 | E 7 | N 9 | — | NNE 8 | N 11 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 9 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 92 | 2 | 2 | 126 | 1 | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | — | N 9 | — | — | — | N 10 | — | N 11 | N 11 | N 8 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 13 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | SSE 4 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 24 | 37 | 108 | 149 | 168 | 143 | 10 | 120 | 108 | 192 | 131 | 122 | 137 | 158 | 139 | 173 | 176 | 112 | 91 | 82 | 64 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1838 | 1876 | 1796 | 1796 | 1796 | 1813 | 612 | 1796 | 506 | 1796 | 1796 | 1796 | 1196 | 1796 | 1796 | 1796 | 1796 | 426 | 1198 | 1813 | 426 |
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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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