Super Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.94° E

Super Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Super Tubes sea temperature is
12.8°C
6.1° 

Super Tubes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Super Tubes surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 6,678 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Super Tubes in the next 16 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 10th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 10th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 16th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Super Tubes over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it in feet and degrees Fahrenheit.

We’re looking at a bit of a slow starter for this stretch, but there’s quality to be had if you’re patient. The first real run of surf worth mentioning kicks off on Thursday morning, 10 September, at Super Tubes. It’s a reef and point set-up that’s very consistent and advanced territory. The Thursday morning session brings a clean 3 ft SSW swell, with an offshore wind. That swell is a long period groundswell at 17 seconds, so it’s packing a decent punch for its size, with moderate wave energy (960). The water temperature is 55°F, which is far colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a proper thick wetsuit.

Thursday afternoon, the size jumps to 7 ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, and it’s still offshore. The combined energy is strong (2155). This is an excellent session for experienced surfers only – 7 ft on a steep reef point with that period is serious.

Friday morning, 11 September, is glassy with a 6 ft SW swell (13 seconds, moderate energy at 1216). That’s clean, powerful, and well-shaped for the reef. This could be the standout of the first few days. The afternoon gets chopped up by a cross-onshore wind, so that morning window is the one to chase.

The weekend and start of the following week are messy. Saturday and Sunday have onshore winds and building swell, but it’s lumpy and choppy. Not worth paddling out. Monday afternoon on 14 September sees a fresh offshore wind kick back in with a 4 ft SW swell, but it’s only marginal – the swell is small and the wind is strong (30 km/h is about 18 mph). Tuesday morning 15 September is glassy again with a small 4 ft SW swell (9 seconds, low energy at 413). Good conditions for a fun little session if you’re keen.

Now, keep your eye on Wednesday 16 September. The morning brings a solid 12 ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, offshore flow, and massive energy (5813). That is a serious, expert-only swell. The wind is cross-offshore and strong, but the wave quality is clean. This is a big, powerful groundswell. Later that week, Thursday 17 September, has a nice 6 ft SW swell (13 seconds, strong energy at 2248) but with a light cross-onshore breeze in the morning, so not perfect.

A real standout to bookmark is Sunday 20 September. The afternoon brings a 7 ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period, moderate offshore wind, and very strong combined energy (3596). Clean, powerful, and lined up perfectly for the reef. This is likely the best call of the whole forecast. The morning on the 20th also has a fresh offshore wind and a 6 ft SW swell (14 seconds, energy 2154) – both sessions are clean, but the afternoon has that extra quality.

After that, the window closes again. Monday 21 September is blown out, and the rest of the week is a write-off with onshore winds and dropping energy. By Friday 25 September, we’re back to small, weak, and onshore.

To sum it up: Thursday morning and Friday morning of the first week are your cleanest early options. The absolute standout is Sunday 20 September afternoon – that’s the one to point your trip towards. Wednesday the 16th is big and clean, but only for experts. Stick to the morning glass-offs and offshore windows, and you’ll find some gems.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the E by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun morning, calm by Tue night).

Thursday
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Friday
11
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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SW
13
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16
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13
1.6
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12
1.5
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12
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1.6
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14
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16
2.2
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1.9
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1.5
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17
3.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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2147
1875
1204
811
614
285
1092
2731
2089
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543
437
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281
459
2093
5813
2048
1360
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
25
SW
15
WSW
5
S
20
ESE
15
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15
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30
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30
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30
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30
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10
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30
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15
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5
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5
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40
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25
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High Tide
3:22PM1.77m
3:36AM1.66m
3:54PM1.83m
4:07AM1.67m
4:24PM1.83m
4:37AM1.64m
4:53PM1.77m
5:06AM1.58m
5:20PM1.67m
5:33AM1.48m
5:46PM1.53m
5:59AM1.37m
6:12PM1.39m
Low Tide
9:09AM0.03m
9:35PM0.03m
9:41AM-0.02m
10:07PM-0.00m
10:10AM-0.03m
10:36PM0.01m
10:39AM0.02m
11:04PM0.07m
11:06AM0.10m
11:30PM0.16m
11:33AM0.21m
11:56PM0.27m
11:59AM0.34m
00:22AM0.40m
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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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