Surf Forecasts:
Magna Tubes surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, SW swell with 3,727 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Magna Tubes this week:
The surf forecast for Magna Tubes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Magna Tubes in the next 16 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magna Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down the next couple of weeks.
First thing’s first, there’s a bit of a lull. The 14th and 15th are looking pretty average, nothing worth getting out of bed for.
The first real action kicks off on Thursday, July 16th, at Magna Tubes. We’re talking a solid 3.0m swell from the SW, with a 14-second period. That’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is strong (3312), and with a light cross-shore breeze, the morning is the window. This is a heavy reef, so it’s for the experts only. The water temp is about normal for this time of year.
Now, mark your calendar for Tuesday, July 21st. The morning at Magna Tubes is going to be something special. You’ve got a 3.0m SW swell with a very long period of 16 seconds, and a clean light cross-offshore breeze. The wave energy is very strong (4548). This is the kind of groundswell that lines up beautifully on the reef, with heaps of power. This is the best session on offer.
The following morning, Wednesday, July 22nd, is a close second. Glassy conditions, 3.0m SW swell, and a 15-second period. The energy is still very strong (3501). Another top-tier session for the advanced crew.
After that, the size drops. Friday, July 24th, sees a much smaller 1.4m swell, but with clean light winds, it’s a good option for the less experienced. The energy is moderate (1368).
Then, on Monday, July 28th, the afternoon session looks very promising. A 3.5m SSW swell, 11-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the NW. The energy is very strong (2894). That’s a serious, clean wave for the experts.
In short, this is a period for the experienced surfer at Magna Tubes. The big swells keep coming. The absolute standout is the 21st of July, with the 22nd right behind it. If you’re not chasing the big stuff, the 24th is a much smaller, cleaner option, but it’s not a standout.
Stay sharp out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 224 | 374 | 318 | 347 | 257 | 355 | 1086 | 3140 | 2376 | 1498 | 1665 | 2281 | 1128 | 955 | 969 | 652 | 599 | 302 | 3727 | 3693 | 2867 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 3:25AM1.64m | 3:55PM1.63m | 4:10AM1.67m | 4:39PM1.70m | 4:52AM1.65m | 5:20PM1.72m | 5:32AM1.59m | 6:00PM1.69m | 6:10AM1.50m | 6:39PM1.62m | 6:48AM1.39m | 7:17PM1.51m | 7:26AM1.26m | 7:58PM1.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:15PM0.18m | 9:43AM0.05m | 10:03PM0.12m | 10:25AM0.01m | 10:48PM0.10m | 11:04AM0.00m | 11:31PM0.12m | 11:41AM0.04m | 00:12AM0.19m | 12:17PM0.12m | 00:52AM0.28m | 12:52PM0.23m | 1:32AM0.39m | 1:29PM0.36m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — |
 | 5:27 | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 224 | 374 | 318 | 347 | 257 | 188 | 1086 | 3140 | 2376 | 1498 | 1665 | 2281 | 1128 | 955 | 969 | 652 | 599 | 302 | 118 | 3693 | 2867 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | S 13 | SW 10 | E 6 | E 6 | SW 13 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 138 | 77 | 61 | 33 | 53 | 192 | 939 | 172 | 185 | 182 | 136 | 98 | 280 | 260 | 67 | 52 | 560 | 57 | 16 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 17 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | E 7 | SSE 12 | — | E 9 | S 21 |
| kJ | 130 | 43 | 27 | 39 | 33 | 145 | 168 | — | — | — | — | — | 96 | 69 | 139 | 86 | 67 | 103 | — | 15 | 34 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 6 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 5 | — | W 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 12 | SW 10 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 5 | 7 | 15 | 120 | 355 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 331 | 65 | — | 5 | 23 | 2081 | 3727 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 143 | 0 | 59 | 142 |
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