Super Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking over the next couple of weeks.

We’re gonna be a bit patient to start. The first real session worth paddling out for doesn’t show up until Saturday morning, the 15th of August. But when it gets going, we’ve got a solid run of good surf stretching well into the final week, so hang tight.

The water is running much colder than normal for this time of year at Super Tubes, coming in at 58°F (a huge 8°F below average). That’s properly frigid, so don’t even think about a spring suit.

Alright, let’s get into it. Saturday the 15th starts things off with a glassy morning. Swell is a modest 4ft from the SW with a 14-second period (decent groundswell). The combined energy is weak-ish at just 483, but clean conditions mean it’ll be fun for a cruisy session. That afternoon gets a little choppy though.

Sunday the 16th afternoon is where the quality starts to climb. Offshore wind from the SW at 9 mph, clean conditions, a solid 5ft SW swell at 13 seconds, and wave energy bumping to 689. A real nice afternoon wave.

Monday the 17th is a true standout. Morning brings a glassy offshore breeze (3 mph), a building 7ft SW swell, period 14 seconds, and the energy rockets to 1429 (moderate). Conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is when it gets proper. The afternoon holds at 7ft SW groundswell with clean cross-off winds. This is the one to aim for. The 22nd of August is another highlight – Saturday morning delivers a big 10ft SW swell with a 14-second pulse, clean cross-off wind, and combined energy of 3566 (very strong). That’s a big, powerful groundswell. At that size, you need to be an expert, and it’ll be best on the point and reef sections; beach breaks might be too straight and won't hold that long period as well.

Crowds at Super Tubes are often an issue, so for Monday the 17th and the big Saturday the 22nd, expect company. The break is very consistent, which helps spread people out a bit.

Through the middle of the second week, we’ve got a long run of good, clean surf, particularly on the 27th and 28th of August, with the 28th (Friday) delivering another big 10ft SW swell and very clean conditions. The combined energy that Friday afternoon is 3365 (very strong). That’s one for the quiver of anyone who knows what they’re doing.

All in all, a cracking outlook once it gets rolling. The first few days are a write-off, but from the 15th onward, there’s plenty to get excited about. Best bet: Monday the 17th for the combination of quality, size, and clean wind. The 22nd and 28th are the big-swell standouts for experts only.

Stay warm, stay keen.

Rusty.

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