Surf Forecasts:
Tabinha surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ENE swell with 219 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tabinha this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tabinha in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 9AM. 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 | 9AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down in feet and miles per hour.
Mate, this forecast is a tough one. From now all the way through to September 12th, there’s not a single session worth getting wet for. Every entry at Tabinha is rated zero—poor conditions from start to finish. The swell shows up, but the wind and short-period chop ruin it every time.
On Friday August 28th, we’ve got east swell running about 4ft with a period of only 6 seconds. The wind is blowing cross-shore at 16 mph, making the surface lumpy and choppy. Water temp is about 81°, which is normal for this time of year. Sunday morning the 30th looks a little cleaner with a cross-off breeze, and the swell pushes to 5ft, but the period stays short at 7 seconds and the wave quality is still poor.
Monday the 31st brings a fresh breeze and 5ft east swell—that’s getting into the too-big-for-beginners range, and with the wind on it, it’s just a washing machine. The rest of the week and into the second week is the same story: east to east-northeast swell between 4ft and 5ft, short period (6-7 seconds), and cross-shore winds at 16 mph. A couple of mornings (September 9th and 11th) show cross-off wind and clean water, but the swell is small and short-period, and the score is still zero. Combined energy is moderate, but that doesn’t mean good waves.
There is no standout session here. The whole two weeks is a blank run for quality surf. If you’ve got a kite, the cross-shore wind and consistent chest-high waves might be your thing, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a solid skip. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 115 | 118 | 82 | 135 | 130 | 160 | 181 | 171 | 147 | 219 | 161 | 212 | 157 | 139 | 126 | 152 | 130 | 103 | 115 | 140 | 212 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:58PM2.67m | 5:09AM2.86m | 5:29PM2.74m | 5:42AM2.86m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:52AM0.18m | 11:01PM0.24m | 11:24AM0.14m | 11:35PM0.19m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 57 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 37 | 32 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | N 15 | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 12 |
| kJ | 13 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 115 | 118 | 82 | 135 | 130 | 160 | 181 | 171 | 147 | 219 | 161 | 212 | 157 | 139 | 126 | 152 | 130 | 103 | 115 | 140 | 212 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1058 | 1796 | 1813 | 1058 | 1813 | 2197 | 1052 | 2311 | 2173 | 1052 | 2195 | 2164 | 1052 | 1904 | 426 | 1052 | 2174 | 1852 | 1236 | 1272 | 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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