Surf Forecasts:
Magna Tubes surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 6,691 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period with E 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 12s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magna Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s suss out Magna Tubes for the next couple of weeks.
First off, it’s a reef break, so you’re after clean, lined-up waves. The water is 64°, which is a bit colder than average for this time of year, so you might want a thicker wetsuit.
The first week is pretty average. Saturday the 1st through Tuesday the 4th is all marginal or poor – cross-on winds, choppy, and not worth the paddle. The break is fairly consistent, but the conditions are just off.
Wednesday the 5th morning is the first real window. Waves around 4ft from the E, light breeze, clean. The combined energy is moderate (666), so it’s not pumping, but it’s rideable and clean.
Thursday the 6th is the big standout. Swell hits 16ft from the SW, with a combined energy of 8281 – that’s strong. Wind is clean, cross-off. This is expert-only territory. You’ll need your big-wave gear. The period is 13 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell, and on a reef, it’ll be powerful.
Friday the 7th is still strong, with 12ft from the SW in the morning, dropping to 10ft in the afternoon with glassy conditions. That’s excellent for experienced surfers.
Saturday the 8th holds at 10ft to 12ft from the SW, but the afternoon wind picks up. Morning is best.
The next week gets messy. Sunday the 9th through Tuesday the 11th is a washout – strong cross-on winds, rain, lumpy.
Wednesday the 12th is tiny – 3ft from the SSW with a very long 20-second period, but the wind is offshore at 22 mph. The energy is weak (526). Clean, but too small for most.
Thursday the 13th is better, with 6ft from the SW, a 16-second period, and clean cross-off winds. Combined energy is 1726 – moderate. A decent option.
Friday the 14th through Sunday the 16th fades out with cross-on breezes and choppy conditions. The 16th has a pulse of 8ft from the SW, but the wind is onshore and messy.
The standout is Thursday the 6th – biggest swell, clean conditions. Friday the 7th afternoon is your second pick for glassy perfection. The rest is either waiting or a pass.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 688 | 674 | 728 | 588 | 1538 | 990 | 798 | 672 | 541 | 570 | 418 | 303 | 268 | 1155 | 2570 | 5721 | 4149 | 3104 | 2474 | 2254 | 2103 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | off |
High Tide | 5:27PM1.66m | 5:33AM1.54m | 5:57PM1.64m | 6:05AM1.48m | 6:29PM1.60m | 6:40AM1.39m | 7:06PM1.52m | 7:22AM1.28m | 7:53PM1.41m | 8:17AM1.16m | 8:59PM1.29m | 9:50AM1.06m | 10:46PM1.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:12AM0.07m | 11:34PM0.18m | 11:40AM0.09m | 00:07AM0.21m | 12:10PM0.15m | 00:42AM0.27m | 12:44PM0.24m | 1:24AM0.35m | 1:25PM0.35m | 2:18AM0.45m | 2:21PM0.48m | 3:39AM0.54m | 3:54PM0.59m | ||||||||
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | E 8 | SW 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 161 | 150 | 261 | 588 | 386 | 990 | 798 | 672 | 541 | 394 | 335 | 290 | 240 | 1155 | 2570 | 5721 | 4149 | 3104 | 2474 | 2254 | 2103 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 10 | SW 13 | S 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 7 | E 9 |
| kJ | 40 | 76 | 18 | 286 | 7 | 287 | 330 | 643 | 528 | 570 | 418 | 303 | 258 | 186 | 148 | 87 | 88 | 62 | 42 | 102 | 188 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 13 | S 10 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | — | S 12 | S 18 | WSW 5 | SSW 14 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 16 | — | 283 | 236 | 3 | — | 3 | 6 | 17 | 268 | 108 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | ESE 12 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | W 4 | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — | WSW 4 |
| kJ | 688 | 674 | 728 | — | 1538 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 14 | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | 16 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 141 | 141 | 141 | 30 | 141 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 51 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 66 | 1 | 198 | 142 | 0 | 1 |
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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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