Surf Forecasts:
Tabinha surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, ENE swell with 346 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 (Aug 18) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty checking in, and I gotta be straight with you. The outlook for the next couple of weeks around Tabinha is a tough one. We're looking at a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions, so patience is going to be key.
The water temperature is sitting at 81°, which is about 2° warmer than usual for this time of year. It's a little above average, so you won't need a thick wetsuit, that's for sure.
The first real chance of anything even close to decent doesn't roll around until Thursday, August 20th. We'll see some early morning windows with cross-offshore winds from the southeast, keeping things clean. The swell is small, around 5 ft from the east-southeast, with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 200, but it's still being called a marginal forecast. Don't get your hopes up too high for quality waves.
For the rest of the 16 days, it's a frustrating mix of cross-shore and cross-onshore winds, with the swell staying small and weak. The fetch is just not working for us. The energy readings are mostly in the low to mid 100s, which is weak. The swell direction is coming from the east, which is a bit off from the optimum north-east for Tabinha, and the period is short, under 8 seconds most of the time. This means the waves will be weak and lack push.
Honestly, for the vast majority of this period, the onshore and cross-shore winds are going to chop everything up. It's a real bummer. If you're desperate for a paddle, the Thursday morning (August 20th) is your only real shout, and even then, keep your expectations on the floor.
Stay patient, check the forecasts again in a few days, and maybe spend some time on the beach.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 89 | 85 | 80 | 150 | 176 | 135 | 136 | 152 | 98 | 109 | 108 | 117 | 130 | 121 | 80 | 101 | 118 | 146 | 149 | 229 | 346 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:53PM2.59m | 4:07AM2.96m | 4:39PM2.73m | 4:52AM3.05m | 5:20PM2.80m | 5:35AM3.05m | 6:00PM2.81m | 6:15AM2.96m | 6:38PM2.75m | 6:54AM2.78m | 7:15PM2.64m | 7:33AM2.56m | 7:52PM2.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:43AM0.11m | 9:53PM0.28m | 10:29AM-0.00m | 10:39PM0.16m | 11:11AM-0.04m | 11:21PM0.11m | 11:50AM0.00m | 00:02AM0.13m | 12:28PM0.11m | 00:41AM0.22m | 1:03PM0.26m | 1:20AM0.36m | 1:39PM0.45m | 2:00AM0.52m | |||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | ENE 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | ENE 7 | N 11 | N 11 |
| kJ | 15 | 16 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 136 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 26 | 26 | 15 | 14 | 149 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | N 14 | N 14 | N 13 | ENE 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 10 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | N 12 | N 12 | — | E 12 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 12 | 12 | — | 11 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | SE 5 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 4 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 89 | 85 | 80 | 150 | 176 | 135 | 17 | 152 | 98 | 109 | 108 | 117 | 130 | 121 | 80 | 101 | 118 | 146 | 16 | 229 | 346 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1876 | 1876 | 1838 | 1838 | 1865 | 1198 | 1196 | 1796 | 591 | 1020 | 1796 | 535 | 522 | 1865 | 1196 | 1236 | 1796 | 1236 | 1796 | 1796 | 1796 |
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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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