
Surf Forecasts:
Magna Tubes surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 4,841 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Magna Tubes in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magna Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s shaping up for Magna Tubes over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a decent run of swell coming through, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag with the wind. The first few days are looking pretty clean, then we get a big pulse of energy mid-period that’s going to be solid, but tricky. The real standout here is that glassy morning on Tuesday, August 11th. That’s a long way out, but if it holds, that’s the one to circle on the calendar.
Alright, let’s get into it day by day.
Sunday, August 2nd afternoon – We kick off with a 7.2ft swell from the ESE, period at 12 seconds. The wind is light onshore from the ESE at 6 mph, so the surface won’t be perfect. The water is sitting at 63°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. Combined energy is 1695 (moderate), but it’s just marginal for the conditions. Not the best way to start.
Monday, August 3rd morning – Now we’re talking. The wind goes glassy from the NNE at 3 mph. Swell drops a touch to 5.9ft, still from the ESE, period 11 seconds. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The combined energy is 1408 (moderate). This is the cleanest session of the early window. The afternoon gets a bit of onshore breeze, so hit the morning.
Tuesday, August 4th morning – The swell shifts to a 4.6ft SW groundswell, period 12 seconds. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the north at 9 mph. Combined energy at 1032 (moderate). This is a good, clean option for the experienced crew. The afternoon gets cross-shore, so less ideal.
Wednesday, August 5th morning – Small 4.3ft from the east, 10-second period, with a light cross-offshore from the west. Combined energy 840 (moderate). It’s a smaller, clean session. The afternoon sees a jump in period to 16 seconds from the SW with 5.2ft, but cross-shore wind, so not as clean.
Thursday, August 6th morning – Here we go. Solid 11.5ft SW groundswell, 14-second period, with a light cross-offshore wind from the SW at 6 mph. The combined energy is 4764 (strong). This is big, powerful, and clean for the experts. The afternoon sees the wind pick up a little and get cross-shore, so the morning is the pick.
Friday, August 7th – The swell holds at 8.2ft from the SW, 14 seconds, but the wind turns onshore from the ENE. The morning is cross-onshore, the afternoon is a full onshore at 16 mph. Combined energy is still strong (3050 and 2927), but the surface will be chopped. This one is compromised.
Saturday, August 8th – Swell drops to 8.2ft in the morning, then 7.5ft in the afternoon, both from the SW. Wind is cross-offshore from the WSW, so the surface stays clean. Combined energy is 2732 and 1826 (strong to moderate). This is a solid day for experienced surfers.
Sunday, August 9th – Big 9.8ft SW swell, but the wind is howling from the WSW at 25 mph. Combined energy 2527 (strong). The surface will be clean with the cross-offshore, but that wind strength is going to make it a battle. This one is for the hardcore crew only.
Monday, August 10th – Swell drops back to 4.9ft in the morning, 3.9ft in the
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1294 | 1008 | 731 | 698 | 551 | 570 | 418 | 342 | 319 | 1239 | 2148 | 4649 | 3409 | 1960 | 2985 | 2862 | 2499 | 2648 | 1783 | 4841 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:57PM1.64m | 6:05AM1.48m | 6:29PM1.60m | 6:40AM1.39m | 7:06PM1.52m | 7:22AM1.28m | 7:53PM1.41m | 8:17AM1.16m | 8:59PM1.29m | 9:50AM1.06m | 10:46PM1.22m | 11:59AM1.09m | 00:33AM1.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:07AM0.21m | 12:10PM0.15m | 00:42AM0.27m | 12:44PM0.24m | 1:24AM0.35m | 1:25PM0.35m | 2:18AM0.45m | 2:21PM0.48m | 3:39AM0.54m | 3:54PM0.59m | 5:36AM0.55m | 6:00PM0.57m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
1294 | 1008 | 731 | 698 | 551 | 459 | 342 | 342 | 319 | 1239 | 2148 | 4649 | 3409 | 1960 | 2985 | 2862 | 2499 | 2648 | 1783 | 4841 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 16 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 |
386 | 324 | 673 | 643 | 537 | 570 | 418 | 303 | 220 | 226 | 148 | 115 | 92 | 700 | 65 | 65 | 83 | 62 | 43 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSW 15 | S 13 | S 13 | — | S 12 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 10 | — | — | SSW 19 | E 10 | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — |
15 | 283 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 13 | 99 | 301 | 139 | — | — | 124 | 66 | — | — | — | 22 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | WSW 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | 88 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 77 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | 342 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 183 | 180 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Magna Tubes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Magna Tubes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Magna Tubes 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 (Magna Tubes) 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 Magna Tubes 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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