Surf Forecasts:
Tabinha surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ENE swell with 232 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) 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 (Tue 1st Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I'll level with you. Tabinha is in a serious surf drought for the full 16-day stretch. From now right through to September 15th, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. A total blank run.
Water temp is about 80°, which is average for the season. But the wind – constant cross-shore from the east and east-southeast, blowing 12 to 18 mph – is just chopping everything up.
We get some swell height, 3 to 5 ft, but the period is short: 6 to 7 seconds. That’s all windswell, no grunt. The combined energy numbers (like 152 or 200) look okay on paper, but the surf quality is rated poor across the board. On September 10th, Thursday morning, we see a 5 ft swell with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the southeast at 15 mph – that’s the cleanest moment, but still not good enough for a surf recommendation, and it’s way out there, 10 days from now.
With that constant side-shore wind and short-period junky waves, this stretch looks more like a kiteboarding zone than a surf spot. For the rest of us, it’s a tough stretch.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | E 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
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130 | 151 | 219 | 181 | 152 | 153 | 168 | 130 | 87 | 107 | 100 | 80 | 92 | 80 | 62 | 89 | 80 | 60 | 85 | 77 | 55 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:36PM2.74m | 6:56AM2.67m | 7:15PM2.65m | 7:39AM2.49m | 8:00PM2.52m | 8:31AM2.28m | 8:56PM2.36m | 9:40AM2.08m | 10:11PM2.23m | 11:12AM1.98m | 11:44PM2.23m | 12:47PM2.05m | 1:09AM2.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:30PM0.20m | 00:49AM0.23m | 1:06PM0.31m | 1:31AM0.33m | 1:47PM0.47m | 2:20AM0.48m | 2:37PM0.65m | 3:25AM0.63m | 3:45PM0.83m | 4:52AM0.73m | 5:18PM0.91m | 6:29AM0.68m | 6:51PM0.82m | ||||||||
5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | N 12 | N 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | — | — | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | N 10 | NNE 10 | N 12 | — | — | N 11 | — | N 12 | — | — | — | N 10 |
4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
130 | 151 | 219 | 181 | 152 | 153 | 168 | 130 | 87 | 107 | 100 | 80 | 92 | 80 | 62 | 89 | 80 | 60 | 85 | 77 | 55 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1257 | 2166 | 535 | 1052 | 2186 | 535 | 1052 | 2315 | 690 | 1198 | 1196 | 1052 | 1052 | 1813 | 535 | 1052 | 1813 | 1838 | 1052 | 1796 | 1838 |
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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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