Tabinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. I’ll be straight with you – this stretch is a tough one. We’ve got a 16-day window, but the surf is a real challenge. The first option doesn’t pop up until the 3rd of August, and after that, the whole run is a grind. There are no days where you can really get excited, so temper your expectations.

We’re looking at Tabinha as the only spot on the radar. It’s a consistent, intermediate-level break, exposed to the swell, and it’s got a little something coming from the east. The water’s sitting at 82°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.

The whole period is plagued by short-period windswell – that 6-second period is a real killer. It’s weak, crumbly, and just doesn’t have any push. The combined swell energy is mostly in the low to mid 100s (122 on the 3rd morning), which is only moderate energy, and it barely gets better. The wind is a constant problem too, mostly a moderate cross-shore breeze from the ESE or E at 12 to 16 mph, which keeps the surface messy with a cross-chop.

From the 3rd of August right through to the 12th, it’s the same story – poor surf conditions every single day. The swell wobbles between 3 ft and 5 ft from the east or east-northeast, but it’s all wind-chop. There’s a brief moment on the 5th and 13th of August where the morning wind goes cross-offshore and cleaner, but the swell is still that short, weak windswell. The 13th morning does see a little jump in energy to 199, but it’s still only 5 ft at 7 seconds – not enough to save it.

The 14th and 15th of August offer a few more cleaner windows in the morning, but the swell is still tiny and weak. The 17th and 18th of August are the same story – cleaner mornings, but the swell is maxing out at 5 ft with a 7-second period. It’s just not enough to get stoked about.

To be honest, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, given the consistent cross-shore winds and the lack of any real groundswell. There’s just nothing here that qualifies as a standout. It’s a long, flat, and choppy run. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the boards at home.

Rusty.

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