Surf Forecasts:
Super Tubes surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 7,433 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s 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 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Super Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Super Tubes. This is a reef and point break that’s very consistent and it’s got a solid SW groundswell window. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, nothing crazy there.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the first real standout is Tuesday morning, September 1st. The swell is 8ft from the SW, with a nice long 12-second period, and the wind is glassy out of the SE. That’s clean, powerful surf. Wave energy is solid at 1488 (moderate-strong). This is a proper session for experienced surfers, and with it being a reef and point setup, that long period groundswell is going to wrap in perfectly. Crowds are often here, so expect company.
Wednesday morning, September 2nd, is even bigger. We’re looking at 10ft from the SW, 13-second period, and again glassy conditions. The combined energy jumps to 3415 (strong). This is heavy, powerful surf, definitely for experts only. If you’re not solid on a big wave gun, sit this one out.
Thursday morning, September 3rd, brings a slight shift. It’s 8ft from the SSW, still a long 13-second period, but now we have a light offshore breeze from the W. That’s a clean, walled-up wave. Still a strong energy reading at 1799. This is another excellent session for the experienced crew.
The second week gets messy. The weekend of the 5th and 6th is blown out with strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy, messy conditions. There’s a massive pulse Sunday morning with 12ft from the SSW and an 18-second period, but the wind is howling cross-onshore. That’s just a washing machine, and honestly, with that kind of power and wind, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
After that, the surf drops way off. From the 8th through the 14th, it’s mostly small, weak, and blown out or onshore. There’s a little bump on the 11th, but it’s only around 6ft and the wind is cross-on, so it’s marginal.
The window closes with a promising note for Wednesday morning, September 16th. We get a clean 10ft from the SSW with a 16-second period and a light offshore breeze from the WSW. The combined energy is 3965 (very strong). This one is for the experts only, and it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it. It’s promising, but not a lock.
So, the best of the best is Tuesday morning, September 1st, and Wednesday morning, September 2nd. Thursday morning the 3rd is a close runner-up. After that, it’s a long wait until the 16th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Thu night, moderate winds from the E by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 836 | 1488 | 2111 | 3809 | 3415 | 2873 | 2235 | 1799 | 742 | 4243 | 1608 | 766 | 367 | 366 | 358 | 632 | 7433 | 4658 | 2279 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 5:40AM1.54m | 5:58PM1.65m | 6:14AM1.43m | 6:35PM1.52m | 6:53AM1.29m | 7:20PM1.36m | 7:49AM1.14m | 8:32PM1.19m | 9:45AM1.02m | 10:56PM1.12m | 12:16PM1.11m | 00:45AM1.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:38PM0.10m | 11:41AM0.11m | 00:12AM0.19m | 12:15PM0.23m | 00:51AM0.32m | 12:56PM0.38m | 1:44AM0.48m | 1:55PM0.54m | 3:16AM0.61m | 4:00PM0.66m | 5:47AM0.59m | 6:28PM0.58m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | 6:00 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 11 | 42 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 836 | 1488 | 2111 | 3809 | 3415 | 2873 | 2235 | 1799 | 742 | 341 | 655 | 422 | 367 | 366 | 358 | 286 | 7433 | 4658 | 2279 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | — | WSW 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SSW 17 | WSW 10 | SSE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 70 | 64 | 48 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 14 | 15 | 13 | — | 207 | 254 | 108 | 105 | 76 | 632 | 20 | 280 | 216 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 12 | S 14 | E 10 | E 10 | WSW 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 174 | 144 | 31 | 31 | 58 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | SE 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 632 | 4243 | 1608 | 766 | 469 | 231 | 186 | 123 | 111 | 741 | 382 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 181 | 0 | 0 | 190 | 425 | 1765 | 1765 | 198 | 562 | 601 | 198 | 595 | 595 | 198 |
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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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