
Surf Forecasts:
Super Tubes surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 6,465 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Super Tubes in the next 16 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Super Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of swell coming our way at Super Tubes, so let’s get into it.
The water is running a very unusual 59° – that’s 7° colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good thick wetsuit. It’s been a weird season, but the surf is about to fire.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start. Tuesday the 4th is a write-off: a weak 5ft SW swell with a cross-shore breeze putting a chop on the surface. You’ll be scratching your head. The energy is weak (573), so don’t bother.
Wednesday the 5th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning is still a bit messy (3ft SSW, 15 seconds), but the afternoon is our first real standout. The swell jumps to 6ft from the SW with a very long 16-second period, and the wind goes clean cross-off. The energy is ramping up (1551) and the waves will have real shape. This is a good one for experienced surfers.
Thursday the 6th is the big one. We’re looking at a solid 12ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period. The wind is clean cross-off in the morning, and the energy is pumping at 4581. This is serious, powerful reef-and-point surf. If you’re not an expert, stay on the sand. The afternoon holds the same size, still clean.
Friday the 7th morning is a dream. It’s glassy, dead calm, with an 8ft SW swell at 13 seconds. The energy is high (2248). For a few hours, it’s going to be perfect. The afternoon gets a bit lumpy with a cross-shore breeze, but the morning is magic.
Saturday the 8th sees a 10ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and the wind is offshore and clean all morning. This is a proper, powerful wave. The energy is huge (3195). This spot often gets crowded, and with waves like this, expect company.
Sunday the 9th is a big, raw day. A 15ft SW swell rolls in by the afternoon, with a fresh breeze keeping it clean. The energy is massive (5031). This is only for the brave, and honestly, the wind is starting to get strong, making it a bit of a battle. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on the afternoon.
Monday the 10th afternoon is another standout. The swell is 13ft from the S, with a light cross-off breeze and clean conditions. The energy is still huge (4370). A top day for experts.
The middle of the week gets messy. Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th have onshore winds and wonky swell directions. The surf will be big but ugly, with a lot of chop. Give it a miss.
The second week is a bit more mixed. Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th see a drop in size back to 5ft, but the period remains very long (16 seconds). Friday the 14th afternoon is a glassy, tidy little session with a 5ft SW swell and no wind. It’s a nice change of pace.
The weekend of the 15th and 16th is a quiet period. Small swell (4ft to 4ft) and light onshore winds. Not much to get excited about.
Then, Monday the 17th of August delivers a massive spike. We’re back to 12ft SW groundswell, with a light offshore wind in the morning. The energy is huge (3507). This is a long-range standout, promising but less certain. It’s one to watch.
Tuesday the 18th holds clean 8ft SW swell with a fresh offshore breeze. Good waves, manageable for strong intermediates.
Wednesday the 19th fades out. The swell drops to 7ft, but the wind turns onshore, putting a chop on the face. It’s the end of the run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the S by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
570 | 418 | 303 | 372 | 1412 | 1863 | 4581 | 3567 | 2379 | 2248 | 2940 | 4178 | 3195 | 2323 | 2815 | 3234 | 5031 | 4147 | 3227 | 3360 | 2931 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:06PM1.52m | 7:22AM1.28m | 7:53PM1.41m | 8:17AM1.16m | 8:59PM1.29m | 9:50AM1.06m | 10:46PM1.22m | 11:59AM1.09m | 00:33AM1.28m | 1:24PM1.24m | 1:44AM1.41m | 2:20PM1.42m | 2:35AM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:44PM0.24m | 1:24AM0.35m | 1:25PM0.35m | 2:18AM0.45m | 2:21PM0.48m | 3:39AM0.54m | 3:54PM0.59m | 5:36AM0.55m | 6:00PM0.57m | 7:09AM0.43m | 7:29PM0.44m | 8:08AM0.28m | 8:27PM0.28m | ||||||||
7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 29 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 22 | 25 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 11 | SSE 11 | SE 14 | SSE 11 |
459 | 342 | 294 | 284 | 1412 | 1863 | 4581 | 3567 | 2379 | 2248 | 2940 | 4178 | 3195 | 2323 | 2815 | 48 | 31 | 2213 | 3227 | 681 | 2931 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 15 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | — | — | SSE 13 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 |
570 | 418 | 303 | 372 | 231 | 148 | 115 | 90 | 65 | 65 | 45 | 42 | 62 | 43 | 44 | — | — | 229 | 1396 | 329 | 151 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 11 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | SSE 14 | E 9 | E 10 |
3 | 13 | 99 | 220 | 139 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | 700 | 16 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 11 | — | S 11 | — |
— | 3 | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3234 | 5031 | 4147 | — | 3360 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 51 | 0 | 141 | 0 | 892 | 947 | 260 | 142 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Super Tubes Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Super Tubes may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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