Surf Forecasts:
Tabinha surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, E swell with 320 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tabinha this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tabinha in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s 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) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 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 the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s looking flat out grim for a solid stretch. We’re looking at a gap of about two weeks before anything even nudges into the "worth a look" category. For the entire run from Thursday, August 20th, right through to Thursday, September 3rd, the surf is just poor. We’ve got a consistent cross-shore wind from the east and southeast blowing at 15 to 18 mph, chopping everything up. The swell is tiny, mostly around 4 ft to 5 ft, with a short, weak period of 6 to 7 seconds, coming from the east or east-northeast. The combined energy is moderate at best, with readings like 204 (moderate energy) on the 20th, but it’s all just messy, poor quality stuff. Not a single session in that entire stretch gets a decent score. For a spot like Tabinha, which is an exposed, consistent break, it’s a real bummer. The water temp is sitting at 81°F with a 2°F anomaly, so it’s a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, but you won’t be feeling it while you’re sitting on the beach watching the wind blow.
Now, finally, there’s a tiny glimmer. On Friday, September 4th, we get a small window. The morning session at Tabinha shows a 5 ft swell from the east (moderate energy at 258), with a 7-second period, and the wind swings to a cross-off from the southeast at 15 mph. That’s the cleanest we’ve seen in weeks. The forecast calls it "marginal," but after this long dry spell, that actually looks like the best chance for a few grovelly, rideable waves. It’s not a standout by any means, more a case of "take what you can get." The afternoon goes back to being poor, so it’s a one-morning-only deal. Don’t get your hopes up for anything special, but if you’re desperate, it’s the only option on the board.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 196 | 212 | 209 | 156 | 91 | 152 | 134 | 62 | 88 | 101 | 118 | 171 | 196 | 285 | 250 | 285 | 206 | 186 | 143 | 114 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:20PM1.98m | 11:16AM1.74m | 11:46PM1.93m | 12:51PM1.76m | 1:10AM2.00m | 2:00PM1.88m | 2:10AM2.15m | 2:47PM2.05m | 2:54AM2.34m | 3:24PM2.23m | 3:31AM2.52m | 3:56PM2.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:49PM0.99m | 4:53AM0.98m | 5:08PM1.09m | 6:26AM0.97m | 6:40PM1.07m | 7:41AM0.86m | 7:49PM0.95m | 8:32AM0.70m | 8:38PM0.78m | 9:12AM0.54m | 9:18PM0.61m | 9:47AM0.39m | 9:53PM0.46m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — |
 | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | N 18 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | 250 | — | — | 6 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 18 | N 18 | NNE 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 26 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 7 | SSE 5 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 196 | 212 | 209 | 156 | 91 | 152 | 134 | 62 | 88 | 101 | 118 | 171 | 196 | 285 | 15 | 285 | 206 | 186 | 143 | 114 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1813 | 1220 | 1052 | 2779 | 1220 | 783 | 591 | 1876 | 1220 | 1813 | 1196 | 1796 | 1813 | 1196 | 1196 | 1796 | 521 | 1052 | 1796 | 535 |
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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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