Super Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming down the line for Super Tubes.

Right now, the water is sitting at 62°, a full 4° colder than usual for this time of year, so that’s going to feel like a shock to the system.

Honestly, the next several days are a write-off. Friday the 4th is a no-go with a lumpy, cross-onshore wind and a big combo of swell energy (2106) but all messy. That grim run of poor surf stretches all the way through to Tuesday the 9th. There’s a glimmer on Wednesday the 9th afternoon when a moderate offshore wind sets in on a 4ft SW swell, but it’s small and clean rather than truly pumping.

Thursday the 10th afternoon picks up a bit. We get a long-period 5ft groundswell from the SW (period 15 seconds) and clean conditions with a cross-offshore breeze. Very surfable, and the energy reads 1223 – solid moderate. That’s a nice session but not the standout.

Now, Friday the 11th morning is where I’d circle the date. Super Tubes is an advanced, very consistent reef and point break, and it’s fairly exposed to the SW. The forecast serves up a clean 8ft SW groundswell with a long period of 14 seconds and light cross-offshore wind. That's a big, long-period SW groundswell lighting up the point. The energy is strong at 2120. Only for experienced surfers, mind you – 8ft on a reef with that period will pack a punch. The crowd factor is “often,” so you won’t be alone, but for this quality, it’s worth it.

Saturday the 12th morning will also be firing for experts: 10ft of clean SW groundswell, period 14 seconds, light cross-offshore breeze, and energy up at 3659. Another belter, but it’s big, so keep your wits about you.

After that, things get blown out again on Saturday afternoon and into the next week. There’s a monster swell on the 16th – 20ft at 11 seconds and a strong offshore wind (28 mph on the 17th morning), but that’s massive, rowdy, and borderline dangerous even for pros. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on those big blustery days.

Further out, Saturday the 19th afternoon shows some promise: 10ft of SW swell (period 12 seconds) with a moderate offshore wind. That’s 2735 energy and a clean face. Solid, but we’re a long way out, so take it with a pinch of salt.

The best on offer? Lock in Friday the 11th morning or Saturday the 12th morning. Super Tubes at its best, just be ready for the crowd and the cold.

- Rusty

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