Surf Forecasts:
Tabinha surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with 230 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tabinha this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tabinha in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) 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+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for us.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – the outlook for Tabinha is a tough one. We're looking at a solid 16-day run, but it’s a real mixed bag of nearly constant cross-shore wind and short-period, weak swell. The wave energy is consistently moderate, sitting around the 100 to 200 mark (114 to 220), but the problem is the quality just isn't there. The swell is short period, mostly 6 to 7 seconds, which means it’s going to be a bit fat and weak, and the wind is almost always cross or cross-onshore, which chops it up. You’ll be battling a moderate cross-chop most days, which is a real drainer.
There is a glimmer of hope around Thursday, August 13th, with the morning showing a bit more shape. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the east, a 7-second period, and some clean, cross-offshore winds from the southeast. The wave energy climbs to 211, which is the first real sign of life. It’s still only a marginal call, but it’s the best we’ve got for a proper surf. The water's a warm 81°, feeling about normal for this time of year.
After that, it’s a long haul of that same story – moderate energy, short period, and messy wind. The swell does build slightly towards the end of the second week, hitting 5ft to 5ft around August 18th, but the period stays short, and the wind stays cross-shore, so it’s not going to be a classic. The energy is stronger (176 to 220), but with that short period and lumpy wind, it’s more of a messy, mushy grind than anything you’d want to paddle out for.
Honestly, if you’re desperate, that Thursday morning, August 13th, is your best chance. It’s not a standout in the classic sense, but it's the only time the wind and swell line up for clean-ish conditions. The rest of the period is a write-off for a satisfying session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 |
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 kJ | 112 | 104 | 80 | 104 | 112 | 92 | 130 | 115 | 82 | 94 | 122 | 71 | 105 | 128 | 76 | 150 | 142 | 118 | 203 | 180 | 145 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:16AM2.08m | 11:50PM2.29m | 12:44PM2.10m | 1:10AM2.40m | 2:01PM2.23m | 2:19AM2.59m | 3:02PM2.42m | 3:17AM2.79m | 3:53PM2.59m | 4:07AM2.96m | 4:39PM2.73m | 4:52AM3.05m | 5:20PM2.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:27PM0.80m | 6:29AM0.64m | 6:52PM0.76m | 7:47AM0.48m | 8:04PM0.62m | 8:50AM0.29m | 9:03PM0.44m | 9:43AM0.11m | 9:53PM0.28m | 10:29AM-0.00m | 10:39PM0.16m | 11:11AM-0.04m | 11:21PM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | — | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 11 | N 7 | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 112 | 104 | 80 | 104 | 112 | 92 | 130 | 115 | 82 | 94 | 122 | 71 | 105 | 128 | 76 | 150 | 142 | 118 | 203 | 180 | 145 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1052 | 2190 | 2226 | 1052 | 2292 | 2195 | 1052 | 1813 | 522 | 1707 | 1876 | 2166 | 2197 | 1876 | 535 | 1838 | 1876 | 522 | 1198 | 1796 | 1196 |
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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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