Surf Forecasts:
Super Tubes surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 10,058 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 Super Tubes this week:
The surf forecast for Super 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 1.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Super Tubes in the next 16 days are 4.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM.
| 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 | 2PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Super Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at a solid 16-day window for the swell magnet that is Super Tubes. This is a reef and point set-up that loves a good SW groundswell, and boy, it’s about to get a proper working over.
We’ve got a bit of a slow build right now, starting Thursday morning, July 23rd. The swell is already a fun 7 ft from the SW with a decent 11-second period, and a light cross-off breeze means it’ll be clean. The wave energy is pumping with a combined energy reading of (1120), so there’s some grunt behind it. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
Now, the real stand-out is Friday morning, July 24th. You want to be in the water. The swell jumps to 13 ft from the SSW, with a proper 16-second period – that’s long-period groundswell. The wind is dead calm, glassy. The energy reading is massive at (8155). This is expert territory only – 8 ft and over is for the brave. The long period will make for some incredible, draining barrels at this reef/point, but it’s going to be heavy and the sets will be spaced out. Just be ready for the paddle out.
Saturday morning, July 25th, is still very good. The swell drops to a more manageable 8 ft from the SW, with a 13-second period. Glassy conditions again with a light NE breeze. Combined energy is still solid at (2226). This is a fantastic window for experienced surfers.
The following week has some solid pulse on Monday, July 27th, with a 7 ft SW swell and a clean offshore wind from the WSW. The energy is still there (1633). It’s a good option, but not the standout.
Later in the run, we’ve got a second pulse worth watching. The tail end of the forecast, particularly Thursday afternoon, August 6th, and Friday morning, August 7th, shows a cleaner 6 ft from the SW with a 14-second period. Friday morning looks glassy with a slight air, and the energy is respectable (1980). It’s a promising but less certain call that far out.
The middle of the first week, around July 28th and 29th, gets messy with strong onshore winds and a huge, lumpy swell. That’s a write-off for surfing. That big swell is for experts only, and the wind ruins it.
So, to wrap it up: Friday morning, July 24th is the absolute peak for the big dogs. Saturday morning, July 25th is the best bet for very strong, clean waves without the terrifying size. Everything else is a good session, but those two are the gold.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 828 | 1083 | 3087 | 2877 | 8155 | 5416 | 3326 | 2063 | 2381 | 1890 | 1209 | 840 | 1083 | 1335 | 1048 | 3871 | 7922 | 8217 | 4948 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 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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 | — | 7:18 | — | — | 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 | — | — | 1 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 11 | ESE 12 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 828 | 1083 | 91 | 2877 | 8155 | 5416 | 3326 | 2063 | 2381 | 1890 | 1209 | 840 | 1083 | 1335 | 1048 | 3871 | 7922 | 8217 | 4948 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 9 | SSW 19 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | E 8 | E 9 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 177 | 156 | 6 | 1591 | 49 | 58 | 131 | 163 | 171 | 64 | 452 | 461 | 107 | 96 | 711 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | SW 12 | S 23 | ESE 12 | — | — | ESE 10 | — | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | SE 9 | SSW 16 | E 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 177 | 37 | 11 | 77 | — | — | 65 | — | — | — | 72 | 87 | 3 | 298 | 51 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | ENE 7 | — | — | SW 4 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 808 | — | 3087 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | 135 | — | — | 16 | 95 | 1248 | 1946 | 2166 | 1879 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 220 | 143 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 181 | 9 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 612 | 297 | 352 | 198 | 51 |
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