Tabinha Surf Break

Lat Long: 3.51° S 38.90° W

Tabinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 21 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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, E swell with 358 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) 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 (Wed 26th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at your local stretch here. Straight up, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell hitting us. For the next couple of weeks, the surf is going to be a struggle. The only break in the region that gets a mention is Tabinha, so that’s where we’re hanging our hat, but it’s a tough watch.

Looking at the whole picture, the pattern is stubborn. We’ve got a persistent, moderate east-northeasterly wind that just won’t let up. It’s cross, cross-on, or sometimes cross-off, but never truly glassy for long. The swell is all short-period windswell, mostly from the east, and while the height sits between 3ft and 5ft, the quality is just poor across the board. Nobody is scoring this stuff.

For the first week, from August 21st right through to the 27th, it’s a write-off. The wind is constantly messing it up. Even when we get a "clean" label, the swell energy is only moderate (between 141 and 258) with a period of just 6 to 8 seconds, so the waves are weak and crumbly. It’s the kind of surf you paddle out for out of desperation, not stoke.

There’s a long gap here where you’re better off doing something else. The whole first week is a bust. We go all the way into the start of September with the same story: moderate cross-shore winds and short, weak swell. The crowds at Tabinha are listed as "sometimes", but honestly, with this quality, nobody will be out.

Now, looking into the second week, there’s a tiny glimmer. By the morning of Friday, September 4th, we start seeing the swell energy tick up to 217, and by Saturday the 5th, it climbs to 287. That’s still moderate energy, but it’s noticeably better than anything before. The swell height hits 5ft with a period stretching to 8 seconds, which is the best period of the whole outlook. The wind also eases a little, especially on Saturday afternoon where it drops to 12 mph. If you were going to pick a time to get wet, Saturday the 5th is the standout. But even then, it’s a "cross" wind, so don’t expect perfection. For an intermediate-level surfer, this is about as good as it gets, but it’s still average at best.

Water temperature at Tabinha sits at 81°F with an anomaly of 2°, which is pretty standard for this time of year. No surprises there.

So, the call is this: there’s no real fire in this forecast. If you’re desperate for a paddle, point your board at Tabinha on the morning of Saturday, September 5th. Expect 5ft of east swell with a moderate cross-shore wind. It’s not going to be world-class, but it’s the best we’ve got. For the rest? Save your energy.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
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(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
6
1.2
E
6
1.1
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.4
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
6
1.2
E
6
1.3
ENE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
97
143
108
77
106
120
126
179
206
261
258
269
214
186
139
117
115
104
98
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
E
20
E
20
ESE
25
E
20
ESE
25
SE
30
E
25
ESE
25
SE
30
E
25
E
25
SE
25
E
20
E
25
ESE
25
E
20
E
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
11:46PM1.93m
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
Low Tide
6:26AM0.97m
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
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5:37
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5:38
5:37
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1
1
Temp °C
26
29
28
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28
26
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27
26
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Feels °C
26
29
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27
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Ceará? If you are looking for accommodation near Tabinha, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Ceará, consider staying in Sao Goncalo do Amarante which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Ceará where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Cambebba which is 15 km (9 miles) away, Paracuru, Paraipaba and Caucaia.

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