
Surf Forecasts:
Tabinha surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, E swell with 146 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tabinha this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tabinha in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 3AM. 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 | 3AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the outlook for Tabinha is a tough one. The entire 16-day window is plagued by poor surf conditions, with every single session rated a zero. There’s no standout day, no hidden gem. The waves are there, but they’re just not cooperating. The first bit of surf worth mentioning is from Saturday morning, July 25th, but it’s a sad start with tiny 2 ft swell from the NE and a weak 6-second period. The combined wave energy is a paltry 37 – that’s barely a ripple. The wind is a cross-offshore from the SE at 12 mph, which keeps it clean, but there’s just no power.
For the whole first week, the swell sticks around the 3 ft to 4 ft mark, mostly from the E, with short periods (5-7 seconds). The wind is a constant moderate breeze, often cross or cross-onshore, creating a lumpy, choppy mess. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
The combined energy values stay in the low to mid 100s for most of the first week, which is weak to moderate. Even the clean mornings with cross-off winds don't save it because the swell is just too weak and short-period. The best morning of the first week is probably Sunday, July 26th, with a clean 4 ft from the E at 7 seconds, but it’s still poor.
As we move into the second week, the swell picks up a bit. By Wednesday, August 5th, you’re looking at 5 ft from the E, with a 7-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 156. The morning is clean with a cross-off SE wind at 16 mph. This is the closest we get to something interesting, but it’s still a “poor surf conditions” call. The wave quality is just not there. The weekend of August 8th-9th sees slightly bigger swell, up to 5 ft, and energy values climbing into the 200s, but the wind is fresher and lumpy, and the period is still short.
Look, for a spot that’s consistent and exposed to the NE, this is a real dry spell. It’s all beach-break style, and with short-period, weak E swells and persistent moderate to fresh cross-shore winds, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The blank run is not unusual for the area, but it’s a bummer. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 6 | NE 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | ENE 5 | NNE 9 | E 5 | ENE 5 |
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42 | 19 | 70 | 80 | 123 | 124 | 114 | 113 | 91 | 69 | 78 | 86 | 57 | 61 | 67 | 39 | 50 | 73 | 60 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:35AM2.10m | 2:19PM1.95m | 2:30AM2.21m | 3:07PM2.06m | 3:15AM2.34m | 3:47PM2.19m | 3:54AM2.48m | 4:23PM2.31m | 4:30AM2.60m | 4:56PM2.41m | 5:03AM2.69m | 5:27PM2.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:03AM0.78m | 8:10PM0.87m | 8:53AM0.65m | 8:58PM0.76m | 9:35AM0.52m | 9:39PM0.63m | 10:12AM0.41m | 10:16PM0.52m | 10:47AM0.32m | 10:52PM0.44m | 11:21AM0.26m | 11:26PM0.39m | |||||||
— | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 |
6 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 27 | 38 | 37 | 33 | 50 | 34 | 33 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 |
42 | 10 | 70 | 80 | 123 | 124 | 114 | 113 | 91 | 69 | 78 | 86 | 57 | 61 | 67 | 39 | 36 | 73 | 60 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 51 | 1196 | 1796 | 506 | 1196 | 1876 | 1236 | 1198 | 1796 | 1196 | 1196 | 1796 | 1958 | 535 | 719 | 546 | 1053 | 2292 | 591 |
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Information about the Tabinha Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Tabinha may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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