
Surf Forecasts:
Titanzinho surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, E swell with 491 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Titanzinho this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Titanzinho in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) 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 0.8m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Titanzinho over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We've got a consistent, but weak and short-period easterly windswell, and it's just not lining up for Titanzinho. The swell direction is all wrong for the break, coming straight out of the east, and the periods are stuck down around 6 to 7 seconds. That’s not the kind of energy that builds any real power.
The first few days, from the 12th through the 17th, are a write-off. We’re looking at surf in the 4ft to 6ft range, but it’s all that short-period, cross-shore chop. The mornings have a bit of cross-off wind which keeps the surface clean, but the afternoons get lumpy and cross-choppy as the seabreeze bumps it up. It’s just messy, low-quality stuff.
There’s a tiny glimmer on the morning of the 18th. The energy numbers bump up, and the conditions are described as clean. The swell is still around 5.5ft from the east with a 7-second period, so it’s not going to be a classic, but it’s the only time the forecast even hints at a "marginal" score. That’s about as good as it gets, and it’s still not great.
After that, we slide back into the same pattern. The 19th through the 27th is more of the same: 4ft to 5ft of short-period east swell, with moderate to fresh cross-shore winds. The mornings are generally cleaner, but the wave quality is just poor. There’s no punch, no form, and no real standout.
Honestly, for the whole 16-day window, there is nothing that qualifies as a good surf option. The break is very consistent, so it’ll be breaking, but it’s not going to be worth your time unless you’re desperate. The swell is too small, the period is too short, and the direction is all wrong. It’s a long, flat, and bumpy stretch. I’d say leave the board in the car and find something else to do. Forecasts can change, but this one looks locked in for a while.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
76 | 236 | 232 | 206 | 276 | 178 | 139 | 153 | 105 | 132 | 165 | 124 | 103 | 130 | 194 | 393 | 340 | 340 | 491 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:09AM2.57m | 5:45PM2.36m | 5:55AM2.62m | 6:26PM2.41m | 6:38AM2.61m | 7:06PM2.41m | 7:19AM2.54m | 7:44PM2.37m | 7:59AM2.42m | 8:22PM2.30m | 8:39AM2.27m | 9:01PM2.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:55PM0.55m | 11:30AM0.32m | 11:40PM0.46m | 12:12PM0.29m | 00:24AM0.43m | 12:53PM0.32m | 1:05AM0.45m | 1:32PM0.41m | 1:46AM0.53m | 2:11PM0.55m | 2:28AM0.65m | 2:49PM0.71m | |||||||
— | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | N 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | N 10 | N 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 |
19 | 8 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 26 | 44 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 15 | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | E 13 | N 12 | — | E 12 | NNE 11 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 12 | — | 12 | 24 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | — | — | E 12 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
76 | 236 | 232 | 206 | 276 | 178 | 139 | 153 | 105 | 132 | 165 | 124 | 103 | 130 | 194 | 393 | 340 | 340 | 491 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1820 | 1820 | 1859 | 485 | 1175 | 1777 | 844 | 961 | 1859 | 708 | 1029 | 1777 | 1200 | 1689 | 2283 | 1185 | 1795 | 1847 | 1777 |
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Information about the Titanzinho Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Titanzinho provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Titanzinho can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Titanzinho 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 (Titanzinho) 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 Titanzinho 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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