Super Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s headed our way.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t tune out just yet. The first real surf action doesn’t kick in until the afternoon of Sunday, August 9th, and it’s a big one straight out of the gate. The ocean is absolutely pumping with a massive 3155 combined energy. That’s a lot of power in the water. We’re looking at a solid 10ft swell from the southwest, with a beautiful 13-second period at Super Tubes. This is an advanced wave, and with that size, it’s strictly for the experienced crew. It’s a reef and point setup, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely. The water is a chilly 58°, which is a whopping 8° colder than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so don’t skimp on the rubber. The wind is a strong cross-offshore from the south, keeping things clean. It’s a Sunday, so expect it to be often crowded.

Monday, August 10th, holds some similar size in the morning with another 10ft swell from the south-southwest, energy dropping a touch to 2254, still a beast. The wind is lighter but still cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean. The afternoon gets a bit scratchy as the wind swings cross-shore. By Tuesday the 11th, a strong onshore wind messes things up completely. The rest of the week looks pretty average with onshore winds and dropping swell, not worth getting too excited about.

There’s a promising window that opens up on Sunday, August 16th. The early morning brings a gentle offshore breeze from the west-southwest and a clean 4ft southwest swell. It’s not huge, but the conditions will be right. The energy is low at 503, but quality is the name of the game here. This is a good one for the average surfer. The winds stay offshore through the afternoon, making for some tidy waves.

The standout, however, is the absolute beauty arriving on the morning of Monday, August 24th. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’re back to a powerful 10ft swell from the southwest, with a 14-second period and a massive 3054 combined energy. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the south, and the report calls it *excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers*. This late in the forecast, it’s a promising one, but keep an eye on the updates as we get closer. The swell is too big for beginners, absolutely. For the experts, this is the session of the window.

Also, later that same day, Monday the 24th, the afternoon swell holds at 10ft, but the wind gets a bit cross-onshore, so the morning is the clear winner. Similarly, the Sunday before (August 23rd) has a sneaky 10ft spike in the afternoon, but it’s a bit wind-affected, so Monday morning is your target.

Rusty

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