Magna Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, checking in with the outlook for Magna Tubes.

First up, let's talk about the water. At Magna Tubes, the water temp is sitting at 65°, which is just about bang on average for this time of year. Nothing unusual there.

Alright, buckle up, because the next few days are a bit of a write-off. We've got a decent-sized swell, around 7ft to 8ft from the SW with a chunky 13-14 second period, which means there's plenty of energy out there (combined energy values hitting 1927 to 3081). But the wind is a total mess. It's coming in from the ESE and E at 12 to 19 mph, cross-onshore, tearing the surface up. It's lumpy, choppy, and just plain ugly. The surf quality is poor, so don't even bother waxing up until Thursday morning.

Thursday the 30th is a slight tease. The swell drops to 6ft, still SW, but the wind is a lighter ENE breeze at 9 mph. It's still cross-onshore, so it's "fairly choppy," and the conditions are only marginal. Thursday afternoon goes back to poor. Friday and Saturday are more of the same—lots of wind, messy waves, and poor conditions. The swell on Friday afternoon swings around to a short, choppy 8ft from the East with a pathetic 7-second period, which is just nasty.

The First Glimmer of Hope: Monday, August 3rd

Now we're talking. Monday morning, the 3rd of August, is the first real standout. The wind drops to nothing—absolutely glassy, calm conditions. The swell is a clean 6ft from the East with a 10-second period, and the energy is a solid 1210. This is going to be clean, lined-up, and perfect for a ripping session. It's rated as excellent for experienced surfers, which makes sense for a reef break. This is your best bet for the early part of the window.

The Big Swell Pulse: August 6th through 8th

The action picks up big time. Thursday the 6th through Saturday the 8th sees a solid 10ft SW groundswell pulse. The period is 13-14 seconds, and the energy is massive, reading between 2732 and 3924. The wind is offshore or light cross-offshore from the NW and WSW, keeping the faces clean. Thursday morning (August 6th) is a standout with a 5/10 score and clean conditions. Saturday morning (August 8th) is even better, with offshore NW winds at 6 mph and a 5/10 rating. This is heavy, expert-level surf at 10ft on a reef, so only the best should be charging. Expect crowds at Magna Tubes, as it's a spot that can get busy.

The Monster: August 10th and 11th

Hold onto your board. Monday, August 10th, is the big one. The swell ramps up to a massive 18ft from the SW. The period is 14-15 seconds. The combined energy is off the charts at 12107 and 11575. The wind is offshore or cross-offshore, so the surface stays clean. This is only for the most elite, experienced chargers. The shape will be heavy, and the power is immense. Tuesday the 11th keeps the swell around 15ft, with a very long 15-second period. This is a long-period groundswell, so it will be very straight at a beach break, but for a reef setup like this, it could be a dream—or a nightmare. The wind is a light NNE at 3 mph, making for a light cross-shore. This is another massive standout day, but it's deep into the second week, so things can change.

The Lull: August 12th

The energy drops off significantly. Wednesday the 12th sees a 8ft swell from the S with an 11-second period, and the energy is down to 1439. The morning is glassy, which is a gift, but the swell direction is not ideal for the spot's optimum SE direction. It's still a nice, clean option for the experienced crew.

To sum it up: the first week is a bust until August 3rd. After that, the surfing gets good, then gets huge, then gets massive. The absolute best on offer is the glassy morning of August 3rd for a fun, clean session, and then the monster swell of August 10th and 11th for the big-wave crew. The water is average temp, the crowds will be there on the good days, and this spot is a reef that demands respect.

Rusty.

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