Surf Forecasts:
Super Tubes surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,558 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s 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 3.0m 14s 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 3.5m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Super Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me get a look at the charts. Okay, it’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real magic brewing for the end of the week and into the following week for those who are patient. The first few days are a write-off, but don't let that fool you.
Alright, so Sunday the 13th is a total no-go. We’ve got a solid 8ft SW groundswell (2307 combined energy) but that wind is howling onshore from the ENE at 22 mph, and it's just a mess. Water temp is a chilly 61°, which is 5° colder than normal—definitely noticeable, so you’ll want a good 4/3. The whole start of the week is like that, blown out and ugly.
You gotta wait until the 20th. That’s a full week away, but mark it. Sunday the 20th morning at Super Tubes is where it all turns. The wind goes glassy, just a light NNE breeze at 3 mph, and you’ve got a clean 5ft SW groundswell (1395 combined energy). That period of 13 seconds is a proper groundswell. For an advanced spot like Super Tubes, a reef and point break that’s very consistent and exposed to the SW, this is about as clean as it gets. This is the standout, no question.
Monday the 21st morning keeps it going with a fresh offshore wind from the WSW at 19 mph, but the swell jumps up to 8ft from the SE with a shorter 10-second period (2202 combined energy). That’s big and powerful, expert territory for sure.
Then, if you can wait even longer, the end of the run is looking very special. Saturday the 26th morning has a 8ft WSW groundswell (1687 combined energy) and a light cross-offshore WNW breeze. Sunday the 27th morning is another cracker with an 8ft WSW swell (2412 combined energy) and light cross-offshore wind from the SW. And then Monday the 28th morning wraps it up with an 8ft SW swell (1999 combined energy) and a glassy cross-offshore from the south. All these are labeled excellent for experienced surfers.
For the absolute best, you have to go with Sunday the 20th morning. Glassy conditions, a solid long-period swell from the perfect direction, and a break that is made for it. It’s the one to clear the calendar for.
Keep an eye on the tides at Super Tubes, because with that long period, it can change quick. That’s your window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1649 | 872 | 543 | 444 | 303 | 418 | 298 | 593 | 1931 | 3140 | 1069 | 1109 | 1009 | 855 | 644 | 954 | 940 | 706 | 645 | 440 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross | off | off | cross | cross | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:53PM1.77m | 5:06AM1.58m | 5:20PM1.67m | 5:33AM1.48m | 5:46PM1.53m | 5:59AM1.37m | 6:12PM1.39m | 6:25AM1.24m | 6:38PM1.24m | 6:55AM1.09m | 7:11PM1.09m | 7:50AM0.95m | 8:56PM0.95m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:04PM0.07m | 11:06AM0.10m | 11:30PM0.16m | 11:33AM0.21m | 11:56PM0.27m | 11:59AM0.34m | 00:22AM0.40m | 12:25PM0.48m | 00:53AM0.54m | 12:56PM0.63m | 1:41AM0.68m | 2:00PM0.77m | 4:51AM0.75m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 7 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 14 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 1649 | 1840 | 1357 | 1134 | 941 | 688 | 459 | 593 | 543 | 3140 | 1069 | 1109 | 1009 | 855 | 644 | 954 | 940 | 706 | 645 | 288 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | SW 14 |
| kJ | 2 | 872 | 543 | 444 | 303 | 418 | 298 | 305 | 200 | 162 | 306 | 102 | 100 | 96 | 297 | — | — | — | — | 440 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | S 10 | — | E 10 | E 10 | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 64 | 28 | 92 | 496 | 2 | — | 128 | 133 | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 10 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | SW 11 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 2048 | 2639 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1931 | — | 289 | 293 | 228 | 191 | 184 | 240 | 470 | 1320 | 1809 | 1271 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 198 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 143 | 173 | 620 | 29 | 0 | 181 | 562 | 173 | 184 | 198 | 141 |
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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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