Surf Forecasts:
Super Tubes surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 3,945 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period with SW 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Super Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s get stuck into the outlook for Super Tubes.
We’re looking at a classic run where the start is heavy, then it gets ugly, then it cleans up for a proper finish. The main event is a serious pulse of SW groundswell rolling in Sunday the 9th of August, with a massive 3883 (combined energy). That is a lot of water moving. Swell is 12 ft at 13 seconds from the SW, and the wind is a moderate offshore from the WSW. This is expert territory – anything over 8 ft is for the crew who know what they’re doing. The water is much colder than normal for this time of year at 58°, a very unusual -5° anomaly, so factor that in for your rubber.
After that Sunday morning peak, the wind shifts onshore and the quality drops out. Monday and Tuesday see messy, cross-to-onshore winds and choppy conditions. Forget about it for a few days. From Wednesday the 12th through Saturday the 16th, it’s a real dead zone – poor surf, onshore winds, and weak energy. We’re talking a solid 5-day gap where there’s nothing worth paddling for.
Now, hang in there. The good stuff comes back on Monday the 17th of August. Swell drops to a more manageable 5 ft to 6 ft from the SW and WSW, the period stays at a solid 13 seconds, and the wind is a light offshore or cross-offshore from the WSW. Clean, lined-up surf for experienced surfers. That run of clean conditions stretches into Tuesday the 18th, though the wind gets a bit stronger in the afternoon.
The real standout peak, looking a bit further out, is on Sunday the 23rd of August. Swell is a well-shaped 7 ft from the SSW at 12 seconds. But the kicker? The wind is glassy in the morning, flat calm in the afternoon. That’s as clean as it gets. Waves will be powerful and lined up for the experts, with that long period groundswell finding its lines on a reef and point setup. That is the day to have circled on the calendar, though keep in mind it’s a long-range call. Anticipate crowds, as this spot can get busy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed afternoon, light winds from the N by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3883 | 3110 | 3181 | 1871 | 2090 | 3017 | 2943 | 1022 | 509 | 712 | 922 | 1309 | 1652 | 1068 | 1643 | 930 | 864 | 598 | 471 | 532 | 418 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross |
High Tide | 1:24PM1.24m | 1:44AM1.41m | 2:20PM1.42m | 2:35AM1.53m | 3:04PM1.59m | 3:18AM1.63m | 3:44PM1.72m | 3:57AM1.68m | 4:20PM1.79m | 4:32AM1.68m | 4:55PM1.81m | 5:06AM1.63m | 5:28PM1.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:29PM0.44m | 8:08AM0.28m | 8:27PM0.28m | 8:52AM0.14m | 9:13PM0.15m | 9:31AM0.03m | 9:54PM0.07m | 10:06AM-0.03m | 10:32PM0.03m | 10:40AM-0.04m | 11:06PM0.05m | 11:11AM-0.00m | 11:39PM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
mm | 8 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 | E 7 | E 8 | SW 14 | E 8 |
| kJ | 3883 | 3110 | 3181 | 1871 | 2090 | 3017 | 2943 | 1022 | 509 | 340 | 922 | 1309 | 1652 | 1068 | 1643 | 930 | 864 | 276 | 223 | 532 | 364 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | SE 8 | — | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | S 9 | SSW 19 | S 9 | E 7 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 13 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 47 | 31 | 90 | 73 | 72 | — | 456 | — | 111 | 712 | 297 | 121 | 7 | 694 | 2 | 212 | — | 598 | 471 | 3 | 418 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 9 | S 13 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | S 10 | — | S 10 | S 10 | — | S 9 | S 11 | — | — | E 11 | S 13 | — | S 13 |
| kJ | — | — | 45 | 3 | 165 | — | — | — | 8 | — | 45 | 31 | — | 7 | 2 | — | — | 20 | 3 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | 381 | 344 | — | — | — | — | 519 | 522 | 377 | 442 | 750 | 398 | 385 | 564 | — | 273 | — | — | 284 | 627 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 892 | 1 | 258 | 198 | 184 | 198 | 562 | 141 | 142 | 198 | 141 | 141 | 173 | 141 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 22 | 29 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Super Tubes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Super Tubes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Super 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 (Super 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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