Surf Forecasts:
Tabinha surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, E swell with 262 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 Monday (Aug 17) 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+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got to level with you—this is a rough stretch for our lineup at Tabinha. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window starting from Friday 14th August, but there ain’t a single moment where the conditions come together for a proper surf. The whole period is marked by “poor surf conditions” across every session, so I can’t point you to a standout day.
The swell hangs around 4ft to 5ft, coming mostly from the east or east-northeast, with periods short—just 6 to 7 seconds. That’s weak, windswell energy, all under moderate wave energy (values between 111 and 220). The real problem is the wind. It’s a constant moderate to fresh breeze from the east or southeast, mostly cross or cross-shore, which keeps the surface lumpy, choppy, or at best clean but still cross-off. There’s no stretch of true offshore or glassy wind to clean things up.
Tabinha itself is a consistent, intermediate-level break that’s exposed to swell, with an optimum swell from the northeast. The direction we’re seeing is close but not quite there, and the short period means the waves lack punch and shape. The water temperature is about average for the time of year—nothing weird there.
From Friday 14th right through to Saturday 29th August, it’s the same story: poor surf, blowy winds, small weak swell. There’s no gap to wait for—it’s just flat-lining. If you’re a keen kiter, this setup might be more interesting than for us paddle surfers, with those cross-shore winds and small waves offering a bit of chop to jump off. But for a clean wave? Nothing doing.
It’s a frustrating outlook, but this stretch can happen. Forecasts can always change, so don’t write off the whole month just yet. Stay tuned.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 126 | 124 | 108 | 98 | 141 | 102 | 130 | 137 | 170 | 247 | 198 | 184 | 206 | 145 | 151 | 108 | 130 | 130 | 130 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:35AM3.05m | 6:00PM2.81m | 6:15AM2.96m | 6:38PM2.75m | 6:54AM2.78m | 7:15PM2.64m | 7:33AM2.56m | 7:52PM2.48m | 8:13AM2.31m | 8:32PM2.30m | 8:56AM2.07m | 9:18PM2.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:21PM0.11m | 11:50AM0.00m | 00:02AM0.13m | 12:28PM0.11m | 00:41AM0.22m | 1:03PM0.26m | 1:20AM0.36m | 1:39PM0.45m | 2:00AM0.52m | 2:15PM0.64m | 2:44AM0.70m | 2:56PM0.83m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | N 12 | N 11 | NNE 8 | N 11 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 |
| kJ | 7 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 26 | 24 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 6 | 20 | 10 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | E 13 | N 12 | — | E 12 | N 11 | N 8 | N 11 | N 10 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 12 | — | 12 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 8 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 126 | 124 | 108 | 98 | 141 | 102 | 130 | 137 | 170 | 247 | 198 | 184 | 206 | 145 | 151 | 108 | 130 | 130 | 130 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 546 | 875 | 1876 | 1196 | 1196 | 1876 | 1813 | 1813 | 1813 | 1813 | 1813 | 1813 | 1796 | 1796 | 1796 | 1236 | 1196 | 1813 | 1220 |
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