Surf Forecasts:
Super Tubes surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, SW swell with 3,727 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s 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 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Super Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let's look at what we've got comin' up. It's a bit of a slow start, but don't you worry, this forecast has a serious pulse later on. We're lookin' at a solid run of swell, but you'll need to pick your moments for the clean ones.
For the first couple of days, Tuesday (14th July) and Wednesday (15th), it's pretty ordinary. We're talkin' small, weak waves around 2ft to 4ft from the SW, and the combined energy is weak too (120 to 206). The offshore wind on Tuesday morning will keep it tidy, but there's just not enough oomph. Wednesday afternoon gets a bit more interesting as the swell picks up to 5ft (SW) and a moderate 16 mph offshore wind cleans it right up. The combined energy jumps to 692, which is moderate, but it's still not a standout.
Now, Thursday (16th July) rolls in with a proper 10ft SW swell, but it's got a cross-on wind messin' it up. That combined energy is gettin' strong at 3140, but the conditions are marginal. This one is for the experienced crew only.
The first real standout window opens up on Friday, 17th July. We've got a solid 8ft to 10ft SW swell rollin' in with a 12-second period, making it a proper groundswell. The morning has a gentle 9 mph offshore wind from the WSW, cleanin' it up nice. The combined energy is strong (1665-2281). This is gonna be excellent surf for experienced surfers. After that, Saturday (18th July) is a bit of a mixed bag, but the afternoon turns glassy with a 6ft S swell, so if you're patient, you'll score some clean ones.
But the real heater… that's Tuesday, 21st July. Mark it down. We're talkin' a 10ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is a massive 4548 – that's very strong. And to top it off, we've got a light offshore breeze from the SW at 6 mph. The conditions will be clean and powerful. This is a serious, expert-only session. Super Tubes will be pumpin'.
The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no shocks there.
After that big pulse, it holds in with 10ft swells through Wednesday (22nd) and into the following week, but the winds become a bit more tricky. The morning of the 22nd is glassy, so that's another very good option. Then Thursday (23rd July) kicks up with a fresh 22 mph offshore, which will keep things clean but mighty blowy. And then we get another cracker on Sunday, 26th July, with a 8ft SW groundswell and a 15-second period, with a moderate offshore wind. The combined energy is 3023 – another strong one for the experts.
The last week does taper off a bit, with some smaller days and cross-onshore winds, but there are still pockets of clean surf. Monday afternoon, 27th July, could be a treat with a 7ft SW swell goin' glassy.
So, in short: the best on offer hands down is Tuesday, 21st July, for that big, clean, long-period groundswell. The second best would be Friday, 17th July, for the clean, powerful waves that are a bit more approachable. Get on it.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | WSW 11 | SW 6 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | WSW 12 | SW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 138 | 77 | 61 | 39 | 120 | 355 | 1086 | 3140 | 2376 | 1498 | 1665 | 2281 | 1128 | 955 | 969 | 652 | 599 | 2081 | 3727 | 3693 | 2867 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:25AM1.64m | 3:55PM1.63m | 4:10AM1.67m | 4:39PM1.70m | 4:52AM1.65m | 5:20PM1.72m | 5:32AM1.59m | 6:00PM1.69m | 6:10AM1.50m | 6:39PM1.62m | 6:48AM1.39m | 7:17PM1.51m | 7:26AM1.26m | 7:58PM1.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:15PM0.18m | 9:43AM0.05m | 10:03PM0.12m | 10:25AM0.01m | 10:48PM0.10m | 11:04AM0.00m | 11:31PM0.12m | 11:41AM0.04m | 00:12AM0.19m | 12:17PM0.12m | 00:52AM0.28m | 12:52PM0.23m | 1:32AM0.39m | 1:29PM0.36m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — |
 | 5:27 | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 224 | 374 | 318 | 347 | 257 | 188 | 1086 | 3140 | 2376 | 1498 | 1665 | 2281 | 1128 | 955 | 969 | 652 | 599 | 302 | 118 | 3693 | 2867 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | S 13 | SW 10 | E 6 | E 6 | SW 13 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 138 | 77 | 61 | 33 | 53 | 192 | 939 | 172 | 185 | 182 | 136 | 98 | 280 | 260 | 67 | 52 | 560 | 57 | 16 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 17 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | E 7 | SSE 12 | — | E 9 | S 21 |
| kJ | 130 | 43 | 27 | 39 | 33 | 145 | 168 | — | — | — | — | — | 96 | 69 | 139 | 86 | 67 | 103 | — | 15 | 34 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 6 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 5 | — | W 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 12 | SW 10 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 5 | 7 | 15 | 120 | 355 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 331 | 65 | — | 5 | 23 | 2081 | 3727 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 143 | 0 | 59 | 142 |
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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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