Surf Forecasts:
Tabinha surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, E swell with 262 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 Friday (Sep 18) 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 (Fri 18th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let me tell you straight – the next 16 days are looking pretty flat and frustrating for us at Tabinha.
Honestly, the whole stretch is a write-off for decent waves. From Saturday the 12th of September right through to the end of the month, every single report is calling it “poor surf conditions.” We’ve got a consistent easterly wind blowing across the beach at around 16 mph, sometimes ramping up to 19 mph. That cross-shore and cross-onshore breeze is just going to chop everything up, making it messy and hard to get a clean ride.
The swell is hanging around the 3 ft to 5 ft mark, which is small enough to be weak, but the real killer is the period. It’s mostly 6 to 7 seconds – that’s short-period, weak windswell. The combined energy of all swells here is mostly moderate, reading between 100 and 223 (223), but the quality is just not there. The direction is from the east and east-northeast, but the guidance says the optimum direction is from the northeast to get the best out of this spot.
Look, for an intermediate spot like Tabinha, you need clean conditions to enjoy it, and we’re not getting any. It’s consistent, which means it’s always breaking, but with the onshore chop and poor shape, it’s not going to be fun. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 82°F, but that’s the one bright spot.
If you’re a paddle surfer, there’s nothing here to get excited about. Honestly, with the consistent cross-shore wind and that lumpy, choppy surface, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than someone on a surfboard. Save your energy, check back later.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 180 | 121 | 148 | 135 | 104 | 143 | 118 | 117 | 148 | 135 | 104 | 143 | 126 | 106 | 146 | 156 | 200 | 181 | 170 | 134 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:29PM2.86m | 5:47AM2.86m | 6:03PM2.79m | 6:21AM2.69m | 6:35PM2.67m | 6:56AM2.48m | 7:08PM2.50m | 7:31AM2.25m | 7:43PM2.31m | 8:11AM2.03m | 8:25PM2.12m | 9:03AM1.83m | 9:24PM1.95m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:35PM0.10m | 11:53AM0.16m | 00:10AM0.17m | 12:25PM0.30m | 00:45AM0.30m | 12:56PM0.46m | 1:22AM0.47m | 1:30PM0.65m | 2:02AM0.65m | 2:08PM0.84m | 2:51AM0.84m | 2:58PM1.01m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — |
 | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 |
| kJ | 39 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 15 | N 11 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | — | N 11 | N 11 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 13 | N 8 | N 10 | N 15 | N 15 | N 14 |
| kJ | 4 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 13 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 9 | N 9 | N 13 | N 13 | N 13 | N 10 | N 12 | N 15 | N 11 | N 11 | N 8 | N 16 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 180 | 121 | 148 | 135 | 104 | 143 | 118 | 117 | 148 | 135 | 104 | 143 | 126 | 106 | 146 | 156 | 200 | 181 | 170 | 134 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1813 | 1707 | 1052 | 1876 | 1876 | 1796 | 1796 | 1236 | 1796 | 1796 | 759 | 1058 | 1876 | 1876 | 1852 | 1852 | 1852 | 1838 | 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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