Surf Forecasts:
Magna Tubes surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 8,259 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period with SSW 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 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 12s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magna Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, crew. Rusty here. We're looking at a single spot for this whole run, Magna Tubes. It's a heavy, advanced reef, and that's all we've got. The water's a bit chilly for the season, at 64°F with a 3°F negative anomaly, so you'll want a good wetsuit.
The week kicks off okay. Wednesday morning, July 22nd, we've got a solid 7ft SW groundswell (12-second period) with a light cross-offshore breeze. The wave energy is strong (1660), but it's a bit of a step up. The afternoon gets a bit windier. Thursday morning, July 23rd, is similar with a 7ft SW swell, clean with a light cross-offshore, and the energy is still moderate (1193). The afternoon brings a 10ft SW swell with a fresh 30 km/h cross-offshore, which is just too much wind for the size.
Now, pay attention. The standout is Friday morning, July 24th. This is the one. We're looking at a very long-period, 16-second SSW groundswell pushing 13ft. The combined energy is massive (7866), a real beast. But the magic is the glassy, offshore wind. This is a reef break, and that long period will make the sets stand tall and grind. This is for experts only – 13ft is no joke. The afternoon gets messy with onshore winds.
Saturday morning, July 25th, brings a beautiful 8ft SW groundswell (14 seconds) with glassy conditions again. Another clean, excellent morning for experienced surfers. The energy is strong (2236). Sunday through Tuesday morning, July 26th to 28th, remain clean with 6ft to 7ft SW swells, but Tuesday turns into a write-off with a risk of thunderstorms and onshore winds.
There's a big gap after Tuesday. The rest of the week and into the first week of August is a mixed bag of onshore winds and messy conditions. The 1st of August has a 8ft E swell with a period of just 8 seconds – that's short, weak, and bumpy. The 2nd of August has a clean Sunday afternoon with a 7ft E swell and glassy conditions, but it's a bit of a gamble. The 5th of August, Wednesday morning, offers a tiny 6ft E swell (11 seconds) with a dead calm, glassy surface – that's a sleeper session for a longboard.
The second week is a wasteland of marginal conditions with strong winds and lumpy, poor surf. The 6th of August is a total mess with 13ft of wind-affected SW swell and howling onshore winds. That setup is more interesting for kite-surfing than paddle surfing. Go for that Friday the 24th and the glassy mornings of the 25th and 27th. Crowds are possible here, so get there early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1474 | 1358 | 828 | 1037 | 2451 | 2602 | 7817 | 5162 | 3326 | 2094 | 2135 | 1525 | 1031 | 826 | 1352 | 1462 | 884 | 2481 | 3121 | 4357 | 3227 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:10AM1.04m | 9:52PM1.15m | 10:51AM0.98m | 11:31PM1.11m | 12:39PM1.02m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:05PM0.61m | 4:31AM0.65m | 4:37PM0.69m | 6:18AM0.63m | 6:31PM0.67m | 7:31AM0.55m | 7:41PM0.59m | 8:17AM0.45m | 8:26PM0.49m | 8:51AM0.34m | 9:02PM0.39m | 9:22AM0.24m | 9:34PM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 27 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SE 12 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 1474 | 1358 | 828 | 1037 | 137 | 2602 | 7817 | 5162 | 3326 | 2094 | 2135 | 1525 | 1031 | 826 | 1352 | 1462 | 884 | 2481 | 3121 | 4357 | 3227 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SW 12 | ESE 12 | E 9 | SSW 19 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 7 | SSW 15 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 16 | ENE 8 | SSW 17 | — | — |
| kJ | 186 | 197 | 730 | 156 | 6 | 1591 | 49 | 47 | 94 | 115 | 77 | 47 | 102 | 559 | 99 | 103 | 612 | 38 | 1835 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 15 | ESE 12 | SW 12 | S 23 | ESE 12 | — | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | SSW 16 | E 8 | SE 9 | SSW 16 | E 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 167 | 177 | 37 | 11 | 88 | — | — | 49 | 27 | — | — | 371 | 99 | 3 | 107 | 54 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 5 | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | E 5 | — | — | W 3 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 27 | — | 2451 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 43 | — | — | 5 | 46 | 93 | 728 | 1743 | 1656 | 1218 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 144 | 1 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 183 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 191 | 0 | 198 | 198 | 30 |
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The above surf forecast table for Magna Tubes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Magna Tubes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Magna Tubes surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Magna Tubes) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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