Tabinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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