Super Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Super Tubes for the next couple of weeks.

First thing – Super Tubes is a reef break that almost never breaks, so when it does, it’s a rare event. This one’s for the advanced crew only. The water temp is 71°F, which is 7°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, practically bathwater for this spot.

The forecast starts on Tuesday, August 25th with a tiny 2ft swell coming from the southwest. The swell period is a solid 16 seconds, so there’s some long-period groundswell energy, but the combined energy is only moderate at 214. The wind is a WNW cross-off at 12 mph, so the surface will be clean, but the swell is too small to really get Super Tubes going. More of a scouting mission.

Wednesday the 26th is a bit more promising. Morning brings a 4ft south swell with a period of 13 seconds, and combined energy jumps to 667 – that’s moderate-to-strong energy. But the wind is a light cross-on from the south-southwest at 3 mph, so it won’t be glassy. Afternoon drops to 4ft from the south, period 12 seconds, energy 539, with a light cross breeze. Conditions are marginal, not ideal for a spot this inconsistent.

Now, Thursday the 27th afternoon is the standout. The swell is 4ft from the south, period 11 seconds, combined energy 400. The wind goes glassy from the west-southwest at just 3 mph. That’s a huge positive – clean, glassy conditions on a reef break with long-period swell. It’s not big, but for a spot that rarely breaks, this is your best bet for a clean, rideable wave. Crowds are often here when it’s good, so get there early.

Friday the 28th is similar. The swell drops to 2ft from the south-southwest, but the period is a very long 19 seconds. That long-period groundswell will wrap in perfectly at this reef. The afternoon is clean with a WNW cross-off breeze at 6 mph, combined energy 412. Small but clean.

The weekend (29th and 30th) keeps the pattern of small, long-period south-southwest swells – around 3ft to 3ft, periods of 15-17 seconds, with light to moderate cross-off winds in the afternoons. Energy stays moderate, in the 300-500 range. Conditions are clean but the size is marginal.

The first week of September continues with similar vibes. Monday the 31st is ordinary, Tuesday the 1st of September afternoon shows a 3ft south swell, 12 seconds, with a cross-off breeze and combined energy 330 – clean but nothing special. The pattern repeats through to Wednesday the 9th, with small south and south-southwest swells, long periods, and mostly clean afternoons. The standout in this second week is probably Thursday the 3rd afternoon – 2ft from the south-southwest, but a very long 18-second period, combined energy 378, and clean cross-off wind. It’s tiny but the quality from that long period will make it fun for a skilled surfer on a longboard or a fish.

Overall, the best on offer is Thursday, August 27th afternoon – glassy conditions, 4ft south swell, 11-second period, moderate energy at 400. If you’re advanced and can handle a fickle reef, that’s the session to circle on the calendar. The water’s way warmer than usual, so leave the thick suit at home.

– Rusty

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