Magna Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a good look at what’s coming up for Magna Tubes over the next couple of weeks. It's a reef setup that needs a solid SW groundswell and light winds to really fire, and this forecast has a bit of everything—patchy at first, then some absolute gold for the crew who can handle it.

We're starting off a bit flat with a few meager windows from Monday the 27th of July. The swell energy isn't too bad with moderate to strong energy readings (1684 to 5520), but the wind and conditions aren't playing ball. Mostly onshore or cross-onshore breezes and some rain keep things messy. Monday afternoon shows a big 10ft SW groundswell with a very long 17-second period, but it's on a cross wind so it's not going to be clean. This one's just not worth it.

The pattern continues through the week—Tuesday 28th (8ft / 14-15s) and Wednesday 29th (7ft / 13s) are blown out with onshore or moderate cross-onshore winds. The combined energy drops to moderate levels (around 1500) but the poor wind kills any chance of a good wave. Thursday 30th sees a little reprieve with a lighter cross breeze and 6ft SW swell (energy 1516), but it's only marginal. Friday and Saturday are a write-off with onshore or cross-onshore winds and fading swell.

Now, into early August, I can see a couple of gems. Sunday August 2nd shapes up nicely for the brave. We’ve got a 6ft SSW groundswell with a *very long* 19-second period (energy 2944). The wind is light and cross from the NNE in the morning, so it’ll be clean with light cross-shore ripples. It’s still a bit of a gamble—that super long period might make it a bit straight at a beachy, but on this reef, it should set up nicely. The afternoon picks up to 8ft with 18-second swell (energy 3485) and a glassy surface with only very light cross-onshore ripples. Magna Tubes can get crowded, but with these conditions, the wait will be worth it.

The real standout though—the one to circle on your calendar—is the stretch from Wednesday August 5th through Saturday August 9th and into Monday August 10th. Early on the 5th we get a small 5ft groundswell with 11-second period, but it's *glassy* with no wind to speak of. That's a rare, beautiful combination. Energy is still weak (690) but those conditions are pure magic for the shape and the crowd will be low.

Then on Thursday August 6th morning, the pulse arrives: 8ft SW swell at 14 seconds (energy 2698), cross-off wind, and it’s clean. This is getting solid. Friday August 7th delivers 10ft at 14 seconds with cross-off in the morning and glassy in the afternoon. That's expert territory and the energy is strong (3247-3431). The next day, Saturday August 8th is *perfect*: 10ft SW swell at 14 seconds and glassy conditions all day. Energy is very strong (4075-3845). This is premium surfing for those with the skills. Sunday August 9th keeps the quality with a 7ft SW swell and cross-off wind (energy 2621). But watch the afternoon—a sudden 13ft easterly short-period swell shows up (energy 4042), which is more of a windswell—still clean with cross-off breeze. Then Monday August 10th morning delivers a clean 12ft easterly swell (10 seconds) with offshore wind. That’s another top pick, but the afternoon freshens up.

Beyond that, the second week tails off with smaller, less consistent surf from the 11th onwards.

Honestly, the absolute best on offer is likely Friday August 7th and Saturday August 8th: 10ft of long-period SW groundswell, glassy or clean offshore winds, and very strong wave energy. The water temp is about average for the time of year at Magna Tubes, so no wetsuit drama. This is a reef for advanced surfers, and when it's that big and clean, it's a world-class wave for those who can handle the power. Plan around it.

Rusty.

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