Magna Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about Magna Tubes.

We've got a solid run of swell on the way, but the wind is going to be the real story here. For the first few days, it's pretty rough. We're looking at a big, long-period groundswell from the SSW starting on the 28th of July, with a massive 12ft of swell, period hitting 15 seconds, and the combined energy is a hefty 4510. But the wind is onshore, so it's just going to be a mess. Forget about it. That pattern of cross-onshore wind and poor conditions sticks around through the 30th and 31st, with the swell dropping a bit. There's a gap here with no real surf to get excited about until we see a change.

Now, the first standout comes on Sunday, the 2nd of August. The wind finally swings offshore, light from the W. The swell is a clean 6ft from the E (energy 1057), and with that cross-offshore breeze, the conditions will be clean. This is a window for experienced surfers to get some good ones. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Then, Monday the 3rd of August morning is a real gem. The wind goes glassy, dead calm. The swell is 6ft from the SW, with a long 15-second period, driving energy levels to 1698. The forecast says "excellent surf conditions." That’s a proper session right there, but it's a big wave spot, so it's for the crew who know what they're doing.

The real standout, the one to circle on the calendar, is Thursday the 6th of August. The morning session is a 5-star call. We’re looking at a solid 12ft of SW groundswell, with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 4705. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the WSW. The call is "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is a serious, powerful swell, over 8ft, so it's strictly for experts. Big, grinding, powerful waves at this reef. Crowds are possible here, so you'll want to be early.

The run continues into the second week. Wednesday the 12th of August morning still looks solid with an 8ft SW swell, clean conditions, and a good energy reading of 2666. After that, the swell starts to back off a bit, but there are still some clean, fun-sized waves on offer.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are a write-off thanks to the wind. The best windows are the glassy morning of Monday the 3rd of August, and the absolute highlight is the big, powerful Thursday the 6th of August. That's the one to plan for, but it's not for the faint of heart.

Rusty.

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