Super Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the forecast for the Super Tubes area.

We’re kicking off with a proper groundswell about to hit. Don’t expect much before Tuesday afternoon, but when it arrives it’s a big one. The water is running far colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want the thickest steamer you’ve got.

Tuesday 25th August – The surf is on. A solid 10ft SW swell, with a long 15-second period. That’s got serious energy (4085). The wind is a light cross-off from the SSW, keeping the wave faces clean. This is a heavy, powerful wave at Super Tubes, and it’s for experienced surfers only. Crowds are likely, as this spot is very consistent.

Wednesday 26th August – A big no-go. The swell jumps to 12ft from the S, with a very long 16-second period, but a strong onshore wind of 19 mph from the East ruins it. Lumpy, choppy, poor conditions. Leave it.

Thursday 27th August – Now we’re talking. The swell drops to a still-chunky 7ft from the SSW (12-second period), but the wind goes dead calm in the morning. Glassy conditions. This will be clean and lined up, but still only for advanced surfers due to the size and the reef bottom. The afternoon sees a light cross-onshore creep in, making it less perfect.

Friday 28th & Saturday 29th August – Swell drops right off to around 3-4ft. Nothing special. The wind is light and variable, but the wave energy is weak (486-616). One to skip.

Sunday 30th August – Things pick up again. A 6ft SW swell with a moderate 8-second period in the morning, but the afternoon gets interesting: 5ft SW with a long 13-second period, and clean offshore winds from the SW. Wave energy is solid (1224). This is a very good option for the afternoon.

Monday 31st August – Another good one. Glassy morning with a 6ft SW swell (12-second period). Clean, crisp conditions. A great day for a surf, though still a solid size.

Tuesday 1st September – Morning is clean with a fresh offshore and 7ft of SW swell. Decent. But the afternoon is the real standout: a big 13ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, and moderate offshore wind. Massive energy (5035). This is a heavy, expert-only session. If you’re charging, this is your window.

Wednesday 2nd September – The biggest day. A 16ft SW swell with a 14-second period, producing extreme energy (9414). A strong offshore wind (25 mph) keeps it clean, but paddling into these monsters will be a battle. Only for the most experienced. The afternoon drops to 13ft but stays clean.

Thursday 3rd September – The swell holds at 12-16ft, but the wind turns onshore or cross-onshore. Choppy and messy. Not the best call.

Friday 4th September – Still a solid 12ft from the SE with a short 9-second period, but the wind is cross-off from the SSW. It’s clean and surfable for strong surfers.

Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th September – A big drop. Small waves of 3-5ft, with onshore winds. Poor.

Monday 7th September – A new, cleaner pulse arrives. Afternoon shows 4ft from the S, 13-second period, with light cross-off winds. Very good conditions for a more relaxed session.

Tuesday 8th September – Another strong day. 10ft from the WSW but only a 7-second period in the afternoon means it’s short-period windswell, and the cross-onshore wind makes it bumpy.

Wednesday 9th September – Back to small and choppy. 5-5ft from the S with onshore winds. Poor.

The pick of the whole run? Tuesday 1st September afternoon for the big-wave crew – that 13ft SW groundswell with clean offshore wind is a proper standout. For a cleaner, more manageable session, Monday 31st August morning with the glassy conditions and 6ft swell is the best bet for strong intermediates.

Rusty.

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