Surf Forecasts:
Tabinha surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, ENE swell with 346 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tabinha this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tabinha in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, it's Rusty here. It's a bit of a bummer to start with, but I've got to call it straight: there’s not a single decent wave on offer for the entire 16-day window at Tabinha. The guidance points to consistent surf and a decent setup, but the wind and swell just aren't playing ball.
For the next two weeks, every single day is a write-off. The east to east-northeast swell is weak and short period – trapped down around 6 to 8 seconds. That's short-period windswell at best, lacking any real punch. The wind is a constant problem, blowing from the east or east-southeast at 15 to 18 mph, keeping the surface lumpy, crossed-up, and choppy pretty much all day.
There are a few morning windows where the wind briefly swings to a cross-off from the southeast, like on the 24th, 25th, 26th of August and again on the 5th and 6th of September. Those slots will clean up the surface, but the swell is still poor – under 5 ft and that weak, short period. The water is a warm 81°F, which is about average for the time of year, but even that can't make up for the surf quality.
Because the wind is so dominant and the waves are poor quality, a beach setup like Tabinha looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing through this stretch. We are looking at a full 16 days of nothing, so don't hold your breath. Keep an eye on the charts, because it tends not to stay this poor for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 97 | 88 | 65 | 86 | 120 | 102 | 150 | 200 | 346 | 220 | 245 | 212 | 155 | 142 | 131 | 131 | 122 | 114 | 150 | 135 | 92 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 12:51PM1.76m | 1:10AM2.00m | 2:00PM1.88m | 2:10AM2.15m | 2:47PM2.05m | 2:54AM2.34m | 3:24PM2.23m | 3:31AM2.52m | 3:56PM2.40m | 4:05AM2.68m | 4:27PM2.55m | 4:37AM2.80m | 4:58PM2.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:40PM1.07m | 7:41AM0.86m | 7:49PM0.95m | 8:32AM0.70m | 8:38PM0.78m | 9:12AM0.54m | 9:18PM0.61m | 9:47AM0.39m | 9:53PM0.46m | 10:20AM0.27m | 10:27PM0.33m | 10:52AM0.18m | 11:01PM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — |
 | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 |
| kJ | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 12 | — | — | — | 220 | — | 8 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 35 | 57 | 50 | 27 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 11 | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 18 | N 18 | NNE 16 | NNE 15 | NNE 15 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 26 | 22 | 42 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | — | — | N 10 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | SE 5 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 97 | 88 | 65 | 86 | 120 | 102 | 150 | 200 | 346 | 17 | 245 | 212 | 155 | 142 | 131 | 131 | 122 | 114 | 150 | 135 | 92 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 770 | 2370 | 1876 | 1196 | 1813 | 1196 | 1196 | 1796 | 1196 | 1796 | 1796 | 1236 | 1058 | 1796 | 591 | 1813 | 1796 | 1813 | 1052 | 1813 | 2196 |
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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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