Tabinha Surf Break

Lat Long: 3.51° S 38.90° W

Tabinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tabinha sea temperature is
27.5° C
0.8° 

Tabinha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tabinha surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, E swell with 295 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tabinha this week:

The surf forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tabinha in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 21st Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 21st Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 20th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's get straight into it. I've had a look at the forecast for the coming weeks, and honestly, it's a pretty tough stretch for Tabinha. The models are showing a real lack of good surf. There’s a long gap here with no real rideable waves, so let's break it down.

The outlook starts on Monday, July 20th, and straight away, it's a no-go. We've got a weak 4ft swell from the east, but it's only packing a weak 7-second period and a combined energy of just 160 – that's barely a ripple. The wind is a cross-off from the SE at 16 mph, which is clean, but the swell is just too weak and short-period to make anything worthwhile. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

This pattern basically locks in for weeks. From Monday, July 20th all the way through to Tuesday, August 4th, every single session is marked as "poor surf conditions." The swell stays small, almost always between 3ft and 4ft, with periods hanging around a weak 5 to 7 seconds. The wind is mostly a moderate cross or cross-off breeze, which keeps the surface clean, but there's just no power in the water. The combined energy readings are all two-digit or low three-digit numbers, like 93, 76, or 103, confirming the lack of punch.

For a surfer looking for a wave, there's nothing to get excited about. The swell is too small and weak to break properly, and the short period means it'll be fat and crumbly. Even the cleanest mornings won't deliver a rideable wave. If you're thinking of paddle surfing, you're better off staying home. The setup does look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the consistent cross-off winds and small, clean conditions.

So, to sum it up: there are no good surf options in this 16-day window. It's a blank run. For Tabinha, this kind of extended flat spell isn't unusual, but it's still a bummer. The forecasts can change, but right now, it's looking like a long wait.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Wave
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Period (s)
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
119
157
128
82
77
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67
102
124
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106
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61
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:58AM2.37m
9:27PM2.28m
9:50AM2.15m
10:20PM2.16m
10:52AM1.97m
11:22PM2.07m
12:04PM1.87m
00:31AM2.05m
1:18PM1.87m
1:35AM2.10m
2:19PM1.95m
2:30AM2.21m
Low Tide
2:43AM0.60m
3:08PM0.64m
3:35AM0.75m
3:56PM0.81m
4:36AM0.86m
4:53PM0.93m
5:47AM0.91m
6:01PM0.99m
7:01AM0.88m
7:11PM0.96m
8:03AM0.78m
8:10PM0.87m
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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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