Magna Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a real mixed bag ahead at Magna Tubes. The first few days are a bit of a write-off for most, but if you’re an experienced surfer, there are some absolute gems hiding in this 16-day window. The standout is the first session available, so let’s start there.

Saturday morning, July 25th, is your best early bet. The water is sitting at 65°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want a slightly thicker suit. The wave energy is pumping hard with a reading of 2226, and we’re looking at a solid 8 ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period. That’s proper energy. The wind is glassy out of the W at 3 mph, which means the surface will be like a mirror. For a reef break like this, that long period creates some serious, well-shaped lines. It’s a touch big for beginners, but for the advanced crew, this is the session to be on. Just be aware, crowds are possible here.

The rest of that weekend gets messy. Saturday afternoon sees the wind swing onshore, and Sunday, while there’s still swell, the wind is cross-shore and the conditions are marginal. The 8 ft to 7 ft SW swell is there, but it’s not clean.

Monday the 27th is a write-off. Strong cross-offshore winds up to 22 mph are blowing, and while the swell hits 10 ft with a massive 17-second period in the afternoon, the wind is howling. The energy is through the roof (4820!), but it’s going to be a battle. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

From Tuesday the 28th through to Thursday the 30th, it’s all poor. Onshore winds, choppy conditions, and a lot of cross-on junk. The swell is still there, but you won’t want to be out in it.

Friday the 31st is a bit of a tease. There’s a 10 ft E swell, but the wind is light and cross-on. It’s marginal, but if you’re desperate, you could find something.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting again. Saturday morning, August 1st, the wind swings cross-offshore out of the SW at 6 mph, and we get a clean 7 ft ESE swell. The energy is moderate at 1111, but the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is a solid session.

But the real hidden gem for the first week is Sunday morning, August 2nd. The wind is glassy again from the NNE at 3 mph, and we have a 7 ft ESE swell with a 10-second period. It’s clean, glassy, and the energy is solid at 1139. This is a serious runner-up for the best on offer.

The following week has some promise, but it’s further out. Monday, August 3rd, is glassy again with a 5 ft SW groundswell, and the energy is strong at 1722. That’s a beautiful morning session. Wednesday, August 5th, is also glassy with a 6 ft SW swell, but the real standout in the second week is Thursday, August 6th. We’re looking at an 8 ft SW groundswell in the morning with a fresh offshore wind from the NW at 12 mph, and then in the afternoon it goes glassy for a 10 ft SW swell. That afternoon session has a massive energy reading of 2759. That’s a proper, powerful, clean day for experts. Keep in mind, it’s over a week away, so it’s promising but less certain.

After that, the energy drops off. Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th are marginal, with onshore winds and cross-chop, and the 9th of August is a clean but weaker end to the window.

So, to sum it up: Saturday morning, July 25th is the absolute standout for the early period, with Sunday morning, August 2nd a close second. For the second week, keep an eye on Thursday, August 6th, especially the afternoon session. It’s a long way off, but it could be the best of the lot.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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