Magna Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Magna Tubes.

We’ve got a solid stretch of south-west groundswell on the way, but this is an advanced reef break and it’s gonna be pickin’ up some serious size. The water temp is a wild 53°F – that’s a massive 13°F colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be wantin’ a thick steamer and some booties. The combined wave energy is strong, hittin’ 1782 on Tuesday morning, and it only builds from there.

Tuesday the 18th starts with a clean 7ft south-west swell at a nice 13-second period. Winds are light cross-off, so the face will be tidy. It’s a bit much for beginners, but for the crew that knows this reef, it’s a solid session. Tuesday afternoon jumps to 8ft with lighter wind – still clean, still good.

Wednesday the 19th is more of the same, with a clean 10ft south-west swell in the morning. That’s proper size now – only for experienced surfers. The energy is crankin’ at 2413. The afternoon gets blown out with a fresh breeze, so aim for the early.

Now, Thursday the 20th is the standout. Thursday morning delivers a pumping 13ft south-west swell, period 13 seconds, light offshore breeze, and the combined energy is a massive 5562. That’s expert territory, big, clean, powerful waves. If you’ve got the skills, this is the session to point the car at.

Friday the 21st drops back a notch with 8ft, but the wind turns onshore, so it’s gonna be a bit lumpy. Not the pick of the week.

Saturday the 22nd gets ugly – strong winds up to 28 mph and a huge, messy 18ft swell. That’s a hard pass, even for the brave.

Sunday the 23rd cleans up again with a 13ft south-west swell and moderate cross-off winds. The energy is still strong at 5508. Another one for the experienced crew only.

There’s a bit of a lull through the middle of the week, with smaller 5ft to 6ft swells. But Wednesday the 26th afternoon turns glassy – 5ft south-west swell, 13 seconds, dead calm. That’ll be a fun, clean session for the crew that can handle the reef.

Now, fast forward to Saturday the 29th of August – that’s a serious sleeper. Glassy conditions, 8ft south-west swell with a long 15-second period. Combined energy is 2326. This is a long-period groundswell, and at a reef break like Magna Tubes, that means smooth, powerful lines. It’s a top pick for the second week.

Monday the 31st also looks good – glassy morning, 8ft south-west swell, 13 seconds. Another clean one.

Into September, Tuesday the 1st is smaller and weaker, but Wednesday the 2nd has a big 12ft south-west swell with a 15-second period. The combined energy is off the charts at 5121, and it’s rated well – could be another cracker, but it’s still a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

Overall, the best on offer is Thursday morning the 20th – that 13ft clean, offshore swell is the big moment. The other standout is Saturday the 29th – glassy, long-period, and clean. Magna Tubes is a reef that doesn’t mess around, and with the water bein’ so cold, you’ll have it nearly to yourself. Crowds are only sometimes, so you’ll get plenty of waves.

Rusty.

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