
Surf Forecasts:
Tabinha surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, E swell with 213 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with E 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.
Honestly, mate, it’s a quiet stretch ahead. The whole 16-day window looks like a bit of a write-off for quality surf. There are no proper standouts, not a single morning where the stars really align. The first noticeable bump in energy hits around Saturday the 18th, but even then the conditions are marginal. From there, we’ve got a long gap of nothing much until late in the second week, with a few pulses of energy that never quite get the right wind.
Tabinha is the only break in the picture, and it’s a consistent spot, but that doesn’t help much when the wind and swell aren’t playing ball. The water temperature is sitting at 82°F – that’s about normal for the time of year, no surprises there.
Monday 13th July: A risk of thunderstorms and a cross-shore wind from the ESE at 12 mph. The swell is 4 ft from the ENE with a short, weak period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy is a paltry 123 – weak. It’s poor out there. The afternoon doesn’t get any better.
Tuesday 14th: Slightly smaller, 3 ft, still a short period and the wind swings cross-on. Energy drops to 69. Still poor.
Wednesday 15th: The morning goes clean with a cross-offshore wind from the SE at 12 mph, but the swell is only 3 ft and 5 seconds, with 63 energy. It’s clean but tiny and weak. Afternoon gets choppy again.
Thursday 16th: The swell picks up to 5 ft from the E, period stretches to 7 seconds, and the energy jumps to 194 (moderate). The morning is clean with cross-offshore wind. This is the best of a bad bunch, but the waves are still underwhelming given the short period and the fact it’s a beach break. At 5 ft, it’s fine for intermediates, but don’t expect much shape.
Friday 17th to Sunday 19th: The swell hangs around 4 ft to 5 ft, with some clean mornings, but the period is short, the energy is moderate at best, and the afternoons are choppy. Nothing special.
Saturday 18th morning: The morning shows 5 ft and 316 energy (moderate), with clean conditions. Possibly the most interesting moment, but it’s still a marginal call. The period is 7 seconds – short, so the waves will be fat and crumbly.
Monday 20th to Thursday 23rd: The week drags on with similar small, short-period swell and persistent cross-shore winds. The mornings are clean, but the swell is just too weak to care about.
Friday 24th morning: The biggest spike of the whole forecast – 5 ft with 404 energy (strong). The period is still only 7 seconds, and the wind is cross-off from the SE. This is the only time the energy gets into the strong range, but the short period will keep the waves dumpy and close out fast on the beach. For experts only, if you’re desperate. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so expect a few others with the same idea.
Saturday 25th to Tuesday 28th: The energy drops back to moderate, and the swell sits around 4 ft to 4 ft. The wind stays cross or cross-shore, and the afternoons get lumpy. By Tuesday the 28th, the wind picks up to 19 mph – a fresh breeze – and the surf is just messy.
To be honest, if you’re a kite surfer, the consistent cross-shore winds and moderate swell might look interesting. But for paddle surfing, it’s a lean stretch. The best chance for a half-decent wave is the morning of Friday the 24th, but don’t get your hopes up – it’s still a short-period, beach-break closeout situation.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
101 | 90 | 83 | 53 | 47 | 34 | 40 | 48 | 86 | 173 | 163 | 124 | 91 | 123 | 108 | 196 | 141 | 104 | 119 | 119 | 71 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:02PM2.58m | 4:16AM2.95m | 4:53PM2.67m | 5:06AM3.03m | 5:41PM2.72m | 5:54AM3.03m | 6:26PM2.71m | 6:41AM2.96m | 7:11PM2.65m | 7:26AM2.80m | 7:55PM2.55m | 8:11AM2.60m | 8:39PM2.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:50AM0.07m | 10:03PM0.28m | 10:42AM-0.03m | 10:52PM0.20m | 11:30AM-0.06m | 11:40PM0.18m | 12:15PM-0.01m | 00:25AM0.22m | 12:59PM0.10m | 1:11AM0.31m | 1:42PM0.26m | 1:56AM0.45m | 2:24PM0.45m | 2:43AM0.60m | |||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 9 | N 9 | E 6 | N 10 | N 8 | N 8 | N 11 | NNE 7 |
18 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 120 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 14 | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | — | — | — | N 10 | — | N 11 | — | N 8 |
4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 5 |
101 | 90 | 83 | 53 | 47 | 34 | 40 | 48 | 86 | 173 | 163 | 124 | 91 | 123 | 108 | 196 | 141 | 104 | 119 | 119 | 71 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 766 | 2315 | 690 | 1198 | 2166 | 1838 | 1876 | 1870 | 1796 | 1796 | 1796 | 1796 | 1707 | 1796 | 591 | 614 | 1796 | 32 | 614 | 1796 | 965 |
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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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