
Surf Forecasts:
Tabinha surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ENE swell with 238 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 3AM. 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 | 3AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, this is Rusty.
Let's be straight with you. We've got a 16-day window, and I'm looking at Tabinha. The guidance tells me it's a break that's exposed and consistent, but the finder data is telling a tough story. The first few days don't have any surf worth paddling out for, so we're looking at a bit of a quiet start, stretching into the first week without a single recommendation.
The water temp here is sitting at 81°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The fundamental problem is the wind. It's locked in from the east and east-southeast, blowing cross to cross-on almost the entire time, with moderate to fresh breezes. That's going to make a mess of things. The swell is mostly small, running from 3ft up to 5ft, and it's all short-period, 6 to 7 seconds. The combined energy of all swells directed here is moderate, hitting values like 199 (moderate wave energy) and 218 (moderate wave energy), but it's just not translating into any quality.
There's a slight flicker of hope on Thursday, September 17th morning, and again on Friday, September 18th morning. The wind swings to a cross-off direction from the southeast, and the notes say "clean." The swell is a modest 4ft from the east-northeast. That's your best bet. But even then, it's not a stand-out. The wind is still a moderate breeze, and the swell period is short. It'll be rideable, but nothing to write home about.
For the rest of the period, it's a grind of cross-shore chop and lumpy conditions. The swell stays small and short, with the wind just ruining any chance of a decent wave. The setup is a beach-and-reef environment, and with the wind and chop, it honestly looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. There's nothing here that qualifies as a true standout.
So, for the full 16 days, the honest truth is there are no good surf options on offer. It's a blank run. Keep an eye on the forecasts, though; things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
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104 | 82 | 77 | 104 | 85 | 48 | 65 | 50 | 51 | 124 | 146 | 212 | 191 | 152 | 134 | 157 | 134 | 126 | 130 | 145 | 145 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:12AM1.98m | 11:44PM2.23m | 12:47PM2.05m | 1:09AM2.37m | 1:59PM2.24m | 2:14AM2.58m | 2:53PM2.45m | 3:07AM2.78m | 3:38PM2.65m | 3:52AM2.93m | 4:17PM2.78m | 4:32AM2.99m | 4:54PM2.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:18PM0.91m | 6:29AM0.68m | 6:51PM0.82m | 7:45AM0.51m | 8:01PM0.64m | 8:42AM0.32m | 8:54PM0.43m | 9:28AM0.16m | 9:40PM0.26m | 10:09AM0.06m | 10:20PM0.14m | 10:45AM0.03m | 10:58PM0.08m | ||||||||
5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | |
— | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 14 | N 13 | NE 8 | N 12 | N 14 | N 13 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 11 |
14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 24 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 12 | — | — | — | N 10 | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | N 16 | N 12 | N 15 | N 11 | N 11 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 9 |
— | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
104 | 82 | 77 | 104 | 85 | 48 | 65 | 50 | 51 | 124 | 146 | 212 | 191 | 152 | 134 | 157 | 134 | 126 | 130 | 145 | 145 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 591 | 1813 | 535 | 1052 | 2370 | 1707 | 2164 | 1876 | 1257 | 1796 | 1796 | 1707 | 1796 | 1796 | 535 | 1893 | 1813 | 1813 | 1813 | 1796 | 1236 |
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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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