Magna Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey, Rusty here. Let's talk about what Magna Tubes has in store.

It's a mixed run, but there's one week that's the clear standout. The best window is around Tuesday, September 1st, with a solid groundswell and clean conditions for the experienced crew. The absolute monster comes on Wednesday, September 2nd, but that's only for the real chargers.

Thursday 27th August is a total bust. There's a messy 6ft cross swell from the SSW, and the water is a frigid 60°, a shocking 6° colder than normal. With a light breeze, the whole thing is a no-go.

Friday 28th is small. Friday morning has a 5ft swell from the east with a cross-offshore wind making it look clean, but the energy is weak (850). It's more of a look-see. Friday afternoon drops to 4ft.

Saturday 29th is a write-off with strong winds up to 22 mph from the WSW. The swell is tiny and weak. Don't bother.

Sunday 30th starts to show some life. The afternoon looks decent with a 6ft SW swell and a cross-offshore breeze that will clean it up. The wave energy is moderate (652). It's the first real chance for a few fun ones.

Monday 31st is similar in size, with a 6ft SW swell and a 12-second period (good groundswell energy) in the morning, but that wind is a hassle at 16 mph. The afternoon dies to a pathetic 2ft.

Here we go. Tuesday, September 1st is the first standout. The morning session is the one. You've got a clean 8ft swell from the SW with an 11-second period, and the wind is a slight air from the NW – dead glassy. That's 1668 of combined swell energy behind it. This is excellent, but 8ft at a reef like this is expert territory only.

Wednesday, September 2nd is the big one. Wednesday morning sees 13ft of SW swell, but the wind is howling at 22 mph. The afternoon is a beast for the big-wave crew. A colossal 20ft swell from the SW with a 15-second period is predicted. That's 15,308 of combined energy – very, very strong. The forecast says it's too big for Magna Tubes. Unless you're a pro, it's a day to watch.

From Thursday 3rd through Saturday 5th, the swell stays huge (13ft to 16ft), but the winds go bad. Strong onshores and rain make it a complete mess. This is dangerous and ugly. Kite surfers might have a field day, but for paddle surfing? No way.

Sunday 6th and Monday 7th clean up. The swell drops to a still-chunky 13ft on Sunday, but Monday 7th is beautiful. A 6ft S swell with glassy conditions – that morning will be uncrowded, clean, and perfect for the experienced surfer.

The rest of the run into Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th drops off in size and gets messy with onshore winds again. The energy fades to weak levels.

So, the pick of the two weeks? For the big wave crew, it's the Tuesday, September 1st morning session at Magna Tubes. For the rest of us, wait for the Monday, September 7th morning – it will be smaller, glassy, and a proper session. That's your highlight.

Stay safe out there.

- Rusty

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