Tabinha Surf Break

Lat Long: 3.51° S 38.90° W

Tabinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tabinha sea temperature is
27.2°C
0.9° 

Tabinha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tabinha surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, E swell with 350 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tabinha this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Tabinha in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 25th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabinha over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down for Tabinha. This 16-day stretch is a bit of a bummer. We’re looking at a long gap of poor surf, with only one real moment that might be worth waxing up. The first chance to get wet doesn’t come until Tuesday morning, the 25th of August.

So, here’s the story. All through the period, we’ve got a persistent east to east-northeast swell, but it’s short-period—mostly 6 to 8 seconds—so it doesn’t have much punch. The wind is the problem. Most days it’s a moderate cross-shore or cross-onshore breeze, making the water lumpy, choppy, or cross-chop. Not good.

The one standout, and I mean the only one, is the Tuesday morning session on the 25th of August. The swell gets up to about 5ft from the east-northeast, and the combined energy hits 557 — that’s moderate, the best we’ll see. The wind turns cross-offshore from the southeast at 15 mph, and it’s forecast to be clean. That’s your window. It’s an intermediate-level wave, so it’s not for beginners, but it’s not too big. The break is consistent and exposed. The optimum swell direction is from the northeast, and we’re getting east-northeast, so it’s a decent match. Expect crowds sometimes, but with this forecast, you might have it more to yourself.

After that Tuesday morning, it’s back to the same old story: poor surf, moderate cross-shore winds, and weak energy. Swell heights stay around 4ft to 5ft, but the period is short, and the energy stays in the low to mid 100s to 200s. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.

If you’re into kite surfing, the consistent moderate wind and cross-shore conditions might actually be more interesting than paddle surfing. For a surfboard? Not much going on.

So, keep your eyes on Tuesday morning, August 25th. That’s your best bet. After that, it’s a waiting game. Forecasts can change, but for now, that’s the truth.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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E
5
1.1
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6
1.4
E
6
1.3
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6
1.4
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.7
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1.6
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1.5
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1.3
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1.4
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1.1
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1.3
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1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
59
89
139
130
189
233
310
298
245
181
176
131
118
131
89
84
110
117
156
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
25
ESE
30
E
25
ESE
25
SE
25
E
30
ESE
25
SE
30
E
25
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ESE
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ESE
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
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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Feels °C
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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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