Magna Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.

Right off the bat, the only wave in the game for the next 16 days is Magna Tubes (a reef setup). It’s a spot that demands respect, so don’t be taking your foamie out here unless you really know what you’re doing. The water temp is sitting at 63°F, which is a good 4°F colder than what we’d normally expect this time of year — so a bit of a chill in the air and the water, reckon you’ll need a thicker suit.

The first run of proper surf kicks off Monday, July 20th. It’s not the biggest, with a 4ft SE swell rolling in (period of 12 seconds), but the wind is offshore and clean. It’s a gentle start, and the combined energy is moderate at 616 — enough to get a few fun ones. The morning will be the go, as the afternoon turns a bit cross-off and the quality drops.

Tuesday, July 21st is where it starts to heat up. The morning brings a glassy, dead-calm session with 6ft of SW swell and a 15-second period. That’s groundswell energy and it’s packing a punch — combined energy kicks up to 1756. This is a standout for experienced surfers. The reef will handle that long-period energy well, so expect some proper clean lines. Afternoon gets messy with onshore wind, so get it early.

Wednesday, July 22nd keeps the goods coming with 7ft SW swell (12 seconds), clean and cross-off in the morning. Combined energy is still solid at 1666. The afternoon gets a bit windy with 16 mph winds, but the morning is still worth a paddle.

Thursday, July 23rd sees a bit of a drop-off in the morning with 4ft, but the afternoon goes absolutely nuts — 13ft of SW swell, 11-second period, and combined energy at 3325. That’s big, powerful, and only for the brave. The wind is cross-off but strong at 22 mph, so expect some serious ocean out there.

Now, the real standout of the whole outlook is Friday, July 24th. The morning is pure magic — 13ft of SSW groundswell, a 16-second period, and glassy conditions with a slight air. The combined energy is a massive 8177. This is the kind of session that lives in your memory. Expert-only territory, but if you’re ready for it, this is the best on offer. The afternoon turns onshore and messy, so don’t sleep in.

Saturday, July 25th morning is another glassy gem with 8ft SW swell (14 seconds) and energy at 2867. Excellent for experienced surfers, but the afternoon goes onshore and drops off.

Sunday, July 26th and Monday, July 27th keep a solid 6ft to 7ft SW swell running, with clean cross-off winds in the mornings. Combined energy sits around 1400-1500 — good, consistent surf, but nothing that’ll blow your mind after Friday.

From Tuesday, July 28th through Thursday, July 30th, the wind starts to make things tricky. It’s cross-off and cross-on with fresh to strong breezes, and the swell is all over the place. The morning of the 28th brings 11ft of S swell with a short 8-second period — that’s windswell, and it’s not going to be pretty. Not recommended for a paddle.

Friday, July 31st turns into a write-off. Strong cross-onshore winds, lumpy, messy, and combined energy in the thousands but all blown out. You’d be better off looking at the sky.

Then we get a second wind. Saturday, August 1st morning brings a clean 8ft SSW groundswell with a 15-second period, offshore winds, and combined energy of 4233. This is a serious, expert-level session and it’s the second standout of the period. The afternoon stays clean but drops slightly.

Sunday, August 2nd and Monday, August 3rd see a shift to a shorter-period E swell, 10 seconds, with cross-off winds and a lot of rain. The energy is still decent (around 1500-4500), but the swell direction is not ideal for the reef, and the quality is just marginal.

Tuesday, August 4th wraps things up with a 4ft SSW swell but a very long 18-second period in the morning. That’s super long-period groundswell, combined energy at 1877. The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but that long period might make the reef a bit tricky — waves will be very defined, with long lulls. The afternoon jumps to 8ft but with a fresh cross-shore wind, making it lumpy.

Overall, the absolute best is Friday, July 24th morning. The second standout is Saturday, August 1st morning. There’s a gap of poor conditions from the afternoon of the 28th through the 31st, so plan around that.

There’s a decent amount of consistency here, and the forecast can always change, but for now, set your alarms for those two mornings.

Rusty.

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