Magna Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.

Alright folks, we’ve got a decent run of surf on the way at Magna Tubes. It kicks off on Tuesday the 7th of July with a solid 7ft SW groundswell that’s got some serious push behind it – combined energy is 1434 (moderate wave energy), so there’s plenty of grunt. The water’s sitting at 64°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want to grab an extra mil of rubber. Tuesday morning has that clean, cross-off wind from the west, making for some excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is a reef break that’s fairly consistent, and it’s exposed to the swell, so it’s picking up all that energy. It’s an advanced wave, so if you’re not dialled in on the take-off, this one will have a word with you. It can get crowded sometimes.

Wednesday the 8th sees the swell building to 8ft, still from the SW with a 13-second period, but the wind picks up to a moderate to fresh breeze out of the WSW. It’s still clean-looking, but the forecast isn’t as confident, with the score dropping – likely tide and wind combo making it a bit more of a handful. Thursday the 9th is similar, with the swell hitting 12ft, but the same cross-off wind keeps it clean. Still, the conditions are described as marginal, so it’s a bit of a wild card for the experienced crew.

Now, pay attention. Friday the 10th of July is the standout for the first week. The morning has an 12ft SW groundswell, but here’s the kicker: the wind swings to a light, offshore westerly, and it’s practically glassy. The combined energy is a massive 5089 (strong wave energy) – this is a powerful, heavy wave. The period is 14 seconds, which is long-period groundswell, so expect long lulls between sets but proper, well-shaped waves. This is exceptional, expert-only surf. After that, the wind veers and the quality drops.

The weekend gets ugly. Saturday the 11th starts with onshore winds and a 8ft swell, but it’s poor and choppy – a write-off. Sunday the 12th is small and weak, with a 4ft to 5ft SSW swell, only 738 in the energy department. Not worth paddling out for.

Monday the 13th of July brings a shift. A new 7ft ESE swell rolls in with a 10-second period. The morning is glassy and clean out of the NW – this is a proper change-up and a good option for those looking for a more manageable wave. It’s still an advanced reef, but the energy is moderate (1112), and with glassy conditions, it’ll be clean. Tuesday the 14th keeps that SE swell around 8ft, but the wind goes cross-shore, so it’s not quite as perfect.

The second week is a mixed bag. Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th are small and wonky with strong winds, best left alone. But Friday the 17th of July is the long-range standout. A 10ft SW groundswell, 13-second period, combined energy of 3241 (strong wave energy), and a light cross-off wind from the north. This is clean and powerful for experts. Saturday the 18th keeps the same size with a light west offshore, staying excellent. Sunday the 19th of July morning is another gem – an 12ft SE swell, but with glassy, light WNW winds. That’s a rare treat for a reef break, but the swell direction (SE) isn’t quite its optimum (SE is close, but the break prefers more SW), so it might not line up perfectly. Still, the energy is strong at 2739.

The final days, Monday 20th to Wednesday 22nd of July, see the swell getting bigger again – up to 13ft on Tuesday morning with 5353 combined energy (very strong). That’s serious power, and the wind stays cross-off, so for the experts only. The swell direction shifts to SE, which is a bit off the optimum, so it might be a bit straighter-running than usual for this reef.

All in all, Friday the 10th of July is the absolute best of the first week, and Friday the 17th of July is your long-range bet. Both are heavy, expert-only waves. If you’re not ready for the big stuff, Monday the 13th is a good, glassy alternative.

Rusty.

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