Surf Forecasts:
Magna Tubes surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 7,282 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Magna Tubes this week:
The surf forecast for Magna Tubes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Magna Tubes in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magna Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, with the same outlook but in feet and Fahrenheit for you.
The main story is a slow start, with the best sessions not showing up for about a week. The first few days are pretty average, if I'm being honest. The waves build, but the wind just isn't giving us a break.
Saturday the 25th is where it kicks off. Early morning is looking glassy and clean with a proper 8ft SW groundswell. The energy is strong, and the period's a solid 13 seconds. That's an expert-only wave though; it's got some serious power. It's a pretty rare setup, so the fact it's showing is a big deal. The water temp's about average for this time of year.
We then hit a bit of a lull. From Saturday afternoon right through to Friday the 31st, we're dealing with onshore winds and messy conditions. We get a couple of waves in the mix, but it's mostly cross-onshore chop that's hard to get excited about. There's a big spike in energy on the 27th and 28th, but it's accompanied by rain and strong winds, turning the ocean into a washing machine. Honestly, the 27th afternoon looks better for a kite session than a paddle, with that 12ft swell and 19 mph wind.
Now, the proper standout starts on Saturday the 1st of August. The morning is glassy again, with a slightly smaller 8ft ESE swell. The energy is still solid. The wind is light and offshore, which will make for some clean, lined-up faces. It's still advanced territory, but the quality looks good.
The best of the best is shaping up to be the entire window from Saturday afternoon through to Monday morning on the 4th. Saturday afternoon on the 1st has 8ft ESE swell with clean, cross-off winds. Sunday the 2nd morning is another cracker: 10ft of E swell with glassy conditions. But the absolute peak for the trip is Friday the 7th of August. The morning is set to be exceptional, with 12ft SW swell, a 14-second period, and clean offshore winds. The energy is through the roof. The description says it's for expert surfers only, and that's no joke. It's going to be a heavy, powerful wave. Given it's long-range, it's promising, but we'll keep an eye on it.
The last notable day is Sunday the 9th, with a big 13ft SW swell and clean conditions. That's another one for the big-wave crew.
So, to boil it down: wait for Saturday the 1st. The real heater is Friday the 7th of August. The rest of the time, particularly the first week, is mostly a write-off with the onshores.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3468 | 2063 | 2601 | 2201 | 1476 | 1088 | 765 | 1150 | 6041 | 6370 | 4397 | 4788 | 3983 | 2392 | 1401 | 904 | 555 | 954 | 1188 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | on | cross | cross | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:56AM1.15m | 1:44PM1.12m | 1:52AM1.24m | 2:27PM1.23m | 2:32AM1.34m | 3:02PM1.34m | 3:06AM1.43m | 3:33PM1.44m | 3:37AM1.50m | 4:02PM1.53m | 4:06AM1.55m | 4:31PM1.59m | 4:35AM1.57m | ||||||
Low Tide | 7:31AM0.55m | 7:41PM0.59m | 8:17AM0.45m | 8:26PM0.49m | 8:51AM0.34m | 9:02PM0.39m | 9:22AM0.24m | 9:34PM0.31m | 9:50AM0.16m | 10:04PM0.25m | 10:17AM0.10m | 10:34PM0.20m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | 5:34 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 3468 | 2063 | 2601 | 2201 | 1476 | 1088 | 765 | 1150 | 6041 | 6370 | 4397 | 4788 | 3983 | 2392 | 1401 | 904 | 555 | 364 | 540 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 84 | 163 | 120 | 86 | 481 | 422 | 479 | 505 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 25 | — | — | — | 21 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | — | — | — | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 6 | E 8 | — | — | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 |
| kJ | 48 | — | — | — | 55 | 33 | 15 | 28 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | E 4 | — | WSW 7 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 8 | 5 | — | 342 | 485 | — | — | — | — | — | 176 | 439 | 521 | 954 | 1188 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 180 | 30 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 144 | 198 | 183 | 198 | 198 | 51 | 141 | 198 | 141 | 141 | 141 | 142 |
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