Magna Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and here’s how the surf is shaping up for Magna Tubes.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming, but you’ve got to pick your moments. The first real action kicks off Monday the 14th of September. Monday morning is looking excellent for experienced surfers, with an 8ft easterly swell, a period of 10 seconds, and glassy conditions from a light WNW breeze. The combined swell energy is strong at 1927, so there’s plenty of power. The afternoon goes a bit sideways with a cross-on wind, so get in early. Water temp is around average for this time of year, nothing crazy.

Tuesday the 15th is still decent. Morning sees a drop to 6ft from the east, with a longer 11-second period and clean cross-offshore winds. Good shape, but not as much punch as Monday. Afternoon gets a little messy.

Now, Wednesday the 16th is a big one, but with a catch. We’ve got a 10ft southwest groundswell, a very long 14-second period, and cross-offshore winds. The energy is massive at 6601. This is expert territory only, and with that long period, it’s going to be a bit straight and fast. The afternoon gets worse with cross-shore chop. Not for the faint of heart.

Thursday the 17th through to Saturday the 19th is a write-off. Onshore winds, poor conditions, and messy surf. A real low point.

Sunday the 20th is a standout. Morning is glassy with a 10ft swell from the ESE, 10-second period, and massive energy at 2522. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-offshore breeze. This is the pick of the first week.

Monday the 21st is another good morning. A 6ft southwest swell with a 12-second period, clean cross-offshore winds, and energy at 1517. Excellent for experienced surfers.

After that, the surf drops right off. Tuesday the 22nd through Wednesday the 23rd is mostly small and messy. Thursday the 24th is a no-go, with a big 12ft to 13ft easterly swell but horrible onshore winds creating lumpy, choppy conditions. That’s a kite-surfing setup, not for paddling.

Friday the 25th morning is marginal, with a 6ft easterly swell but onshore wind. The afternoon gets interesting, but tricky. A strong 25 mph offshore wind from the west will clean the waves right up, but it’s going to be hard to paddle into. Expert only.

Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th see big southwest groundswells again, but strong winds and cross-onshore conditions ruin the quality. Not recommended.

Monday the 28th of September is the second standout. A 13ft southwest groundswell with a very long 15-second period, light cross-shore breeze, and energy at 6060. This is for experts only, and it will be a fast, powerful wave. Tuesday the 29th is similar but with onshore winds.

So, the best on offer: Monday the 14th morning for the glassy start, and Sunday the 20th morning for the clean, powerful easterly swell. If you’re an expert, Wednesday the 16th morning and Monday the 28th morning are the big, challenging swells. The rest of the period is either too small, too windy, or too messy.

Rusty.

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