Surf Forecasts:
Tabinha surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ENE swell with 302 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) 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 (Wed 26th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. To be straight with you, the outlook for the next sixteen days is a bit of a bummer. There are no good surf options on the cards for this region. The swell is hanging around, but the conditions are just not cooperating. It’s a tough run, but that’s the way it goes sometimes around here.
Let’s start with the only spot on the list, Tabinha. It’s an intermediate-level break that’s consistent, exposed, and likes a northeast swell. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is about average for the time of year, so nothing weird there.
Now, the first decent pulse of swell shows up on the 25th of August, Tuesday morning. We’re looking at a 5ft swell coming from the ENE with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 231. But the wind is a cross-off from the SE at 16 mph, and the forecast calls it “poor surf conditions.” That pretty much sums up the whole run. The wind is just never right. It’s either cross, cross-on, or cross-off, but it’s always a moderate breeze, and it’s knocking the shape out of everything.
The size isn’t the issue. Through the whole period, the swell hangs around 4ft to 5ft, mostly from the ENE or E, with periods between 6 and 8 seconds. That’s short-period windswell, not the kind of groundswell that gives you real power. The combined energy stays in the moderate range, peaking at 350 on the 5th of September, but even then, the wind is a cross-shore mess.
From the 25th of August right through to the 9th of September, every single entry says “poor surf conditions.” Every single one. That’s a solid two-week stretch of no-go. The wind is always a cross-shore or cross-onshore breeze, and the wave state is either “moderate cross-shore with a cross-chop” or “moderate cross-onshore and choppy.” It’s just not clean. It’s not surfable in a way that’s fun.
The only thing that could be interesting is if you’re into kite surfing. With that consistent cross-shore wind and a decent-sized, choppy sea, the setup looks far more appealing for that than for paddle surfing. The waves are there, but they’re not going to hold up for a surfer.
So, the honest truth? There’s nothing to get excited about. No standouts, no windows of clean glass. It’s a dry spell. But hey, it tends not to stay poor forever, and forecasts can change. Keep your eyes peeled.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
292 | 232 | 214 | 130 | 91 | 108 | 74 | 80 | 146 | 194 | 176 | 180 | 170 | 182 | 269 | 251 | 239 | 191 | 181 | 200 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:24PM2.23m | 3:31AM2.52m | 3:56PM2.40m | 4:05AM2.68m | 4:27PM2.55m | 4:37AM2.80m | 4:58PM2.67m | 5:09AM2.86m | 5:29PM2.74m | 5:42AM2.86m | 6:01PM2.77m | 6:18AM2.80m | 6:36PM2.74m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:18PM0.61m | 9:47AM0.39m | 9:53PM0.46m | 10:20AM0.27m | 10:27PM0.33m | 10:52AM0.18m | 11:01PM0.24m | 11:24AM0.14m | 11:35PM0.19m | 11:56AM0.14m | 00:11AM0.18m | 12:30PM0.20m | 00:49AM0.23m | |||||||
— | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | |
5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 18 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 |
— | — | 6 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 35 | 34 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 18 | NNE 16 | NNE 15 | NNE 15 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 15 | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 |
— | — | — | 6 | 26 | 44 | 42 | 14 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | N 11 | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 |
292 | 232 | 214 | 130 | 91 | 108 | 74 | 80 | 146 | 194 | 176 | 180 | 170 | 182 | 269 | 251 | 239 | 191 | 181 | 200 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1796 | 1196 | 1052 | 1796 | 1796 | 1052 | 1796 | 1220 | 1796 | 1796 | 1813 | 1052 | 2202 | 1236 | 1220 | 2186 | 2170 | 1052 | 2315 | 2164 |
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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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