Surf Forecasts:
Tabinha surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ENE swell with 239 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tabinha this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tabinha in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 12AM. 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 | 12AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's be straight with you – the outlook for Tabinha is a bit of a tough read. We've got a consistent 4ft to 5ft swell hanging around, but it's being absolutely hammered by a persistent 16 mph cross-shore wind from the east-southeast. The water is sitting at 82°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but honestly, that's about the only positive. The wave energy is moderate, with readings climbing into the 200s, but it's all for nothing when the wind is wrecking the surface. The waves are short-period, mostly 6 to 7 seconds, which just adds to the chop. It's going to be a frustrating stretch of poor surf conditions.
We kick off Thursday, September 10th, with a cross-shore wind and a cross-chop, and that messy pattern just locks in. Day after day, through the weekend and into the next week, it's the same story: 4ft to 5ft from the east-northeast, but the wind never really lets up. By Monday, September 14th, the wind picks up to 19 mph, making it even lumpier. The surf is rideable, but you'll be fighting a bumpy, windblown mess.
There's a glimmer of hope on Friday, September 18th, and Saturday, September 19th, when the wind shifts to a cross-offshore direction in the mornings. The data shows 'clean' conditions during those windows. The swell is 5ft from the east-northeast, with a period of 7 seconds, and combined energy around 200. It's your best shot at a decent session, but it's not a world-beater. Expect some crowds, as this break is consistent and exposed, so you won't be alone.
After that, we're back into the same old routine. The wind swings back to cross-shore and cross-on, and the quality drops off a cliff. The whole second week is a write-off, with similar small, wind-affected waves. The swell remains short-period and the wind stays out of the east, making it hard to find a clean face. There's a 5-day gap from Sunday, September 20th, through to Wednesday, September 23rd, with no real recommendations. Honestly, if you're looking to paddle, you're better off waiting for a proper swell and a change in the wind. As it stands, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Stay patient, check the forecasts, and don't force it. This is one of those times where the ocean is telling you to take a rest.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 180 | 160 | 239 | 175 | 135 | 139 | 171 | 170 | 149 | 131 | 126 | 101 | 166 | 173 | 160 | 152 | 147 | 113 | 115 | 95 | 72 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:17PM2.78m | 4:32AM2.99m | 4:54PM2.86m | 5:10AM2.97m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:09AM0.06m | 10:20PM0.14m | 10:45AM0.03m | 10:58PM0.08m | 11:20AM0.07m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 18 | 31 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | — | — | 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 |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 14 | — | — | 4 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
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 10 | N 15 | NE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 180 | 160 | 239 | 175 | 135 | 139 | 171 | 170 | 149 | 131 | 126 | 101 | 166 | 173 | 160 | 152 | 147 | 113 | 115 | 95 | 72 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1813 | 1813 | 1813 | 1813 | 1813 | 1813 | 1052 | 1865 | 750 | 1058 | 1876 | 1196 | 1813 | 1796 | 1813 | 1877 | 1813 | 1796 | 1058 | 2164 | 1876 |
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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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