Surf Forecasts:
Magna Tubes surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,788 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Magna Tubes in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magna Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, lookin' at the same spot for the crew that thinks in feet. This is Magna Tubes, a gnarly reef break that's only for the advanced guys. It's pretty consistent, but the conditions are gonna take a while to get good.
The first few days are a bust. From Wednesday the 29th through to Friday the 1st of August, we've got solid swell in the water, around 5ft to 8ft, with moderate energy, but it's all from the SW with a cross-onshore wind. It's choppy and junk.
The first real chance to get wet is Saturday the 1st of August. The swell is a solid 8ft, but the period is short, and the wind is still cross-onshore. The energy is moderate. It's just okay.
Then, here we go. Sunday the 2nd of August is the first standout. The morning is glassy with an 8ft east swell. The energy is pumping at 2074, and the conditions are excellent for you fellas. The wind is dead calm, so it'll be clean. The afternoon gets a bit light onshore, but the morning is the one.
Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th of August are still good, with clean conditions and cross-offshore winds, swell around 4ft to 6ft, and good periods. The energy is moderate, but the quality is high.
The big one is Thursday the 6th of August. We're looking at a 10ft groundswell from the SW with a 13-second period. The morning is completely glassy, and the energy is massive at 5882. That's exceptional for experts. The water temp is about average for the season.
Friday the 7th of August is also a monster, with 13ft to 12ft of SW swell and a 14-second period. The energy is huge, and the wind is clean. This is big, powerful stuff – only for the very experienced.
The second week is a bit quieter, but still clean. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th of August offer good, clean conditions with 6ft to 8ft swell and light offshore winds. The energy is solid, and the quality is there.
Just watch out for Thursday the 13th of August when the wind swings back cross-onshore with a big 12ft swell. It'll be messy. So, the two standouts are Sunday the 2nd for the glassy east swell, and Thursday the 6th for the massive, clean groundswell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed night, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1387 | 1347 | 1444 | 1127 | 1011 | 919 | 732 | 504 | 826 | 870 | 809 | 762 | 534 | 1018 | 792 | 672 | 555 | 505 | 441 | 308 | 445 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 4:02PM1.53m | 4:06AM1.55m | 4:31PM1.59m | 4:35AM1.57m | 4:59PM1.64m | 5:04AM1.57m | 5:27PM1.66m | 5:33AM1.54m | 5:57PM1.64m | 6:05AM1.48m | 6:29PM1.60m | 6:40AM1.39m | 7:06PM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:50AM0.16m | 10:04PM0.25m | 10:17AM0.10m | 10:34PM0.20m | 10:44AM0.07m | 11:04PM0.18m | 11:12AM0.07m | 11:34PM0.18m | 11:40AM0.09m | 00:07AM0.21m | 12:10PM0.15m | 00:42AM0.27m | 12:44PM0.24m | 1:24AM0.35m | |||||||
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 | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 17 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 1387 | 1347 | 1444 | 1127 | 1011 | 919 | 732 | 504 | 281 | 164 | 123 | 762 | 534 | 1018 | 792 | 672 | 512 | 505 | 441 | 293 | 445 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | E 10 |
| kJ | — | 7 | 358 | 329 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 41 | 76 | 304 | 331 | 380 | 430 | 581 | 555 | 240 | 224 | 308 | 188 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 14 | — | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 186 | — | 282 | 193 | 69 | 223 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | — | — | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 12 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | — |
| kJ | 540 | 305 | — | — | 516 | 529 | 563 | 466 | 826 | 870 | 809 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 353 | 41 | 37 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 198 | 198 | 8 | 59 | 198 | 30 | 173 | 198 | 141 | 142 | 141 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
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