Surf Forecasts:
Super Tubes surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 4,816 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Super Tubes over the next 16 days.
Alright, grab your board and let's have a look at what's coming our way. The next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag, but there's some serious firepower on the horizon if you're patient and know what you're doing.
The first few days are pretty quiet. Sunday the 12th is a write-off with onshore wind and messy conditions. Monday and Tuesday are small and a bit ordinary. We're looking at a gap of a few days with nothing really worth paddling out for until Wednesday afternoon when a little pulse of SW swell starts to show. The wind is offshore and clean, but it's short-period (7 seconds) and only 4ft, so it's not going to be anything special.
Now, hold onto your leash, because things get real from Thursday the 16th. That morning, we get a proper dose of long-period SW groundswell, 10ft with a 14-second period. The energy is pumping (3119), and it's glassy. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but at this size, beginners should stay on the beach. The wind stays clean through the day, and the swell is solid.
Friday the 17th morning is another standout. The swell jumps to 13ft (SW, 13 seconds) with a strong offshore breeze (WSW 16 mph). The energy is massive (4663). This is a heavy, powerful wave at Super Tubes, and it's for experts only. The afternoon turns ugly with a strong onshore wind, so get your session in early.
After a poor Saturday, Sunday the 19th morning offers a nice reset. The swell drops to 4ft, but it's clean with offshore wind and a decent 12-second period from the S. The energy is moderate (907), making for a much more manageable and fun session.
Looking further out, the second week has some massive potential. Wednesday the 22nd has a huge 11ft SW swell on the cards, but the wind is questionable. If it cleans up, it could be a mutant, but it's a long-range call at this point.
The real prize is a week later. Sunday the 26th of July is an absolute monster. We're looking at a 21ft SW swell with a 13-second period, and it's paired with a clean offshore wind. The energy reading is off the charts (12403). This is exceptional, but it's a serious, dangerous wave for top-tier experts only. The following Monday the 27th is still excellent, with a 11ft SSW swell and glassy conditions. This is a promising but less certain long-range forecast, so keep an eye on it.
The water here is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 64°, so you might want a thicker suit.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 7 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 805 | 560 | 423 | 346 | 222 | 130 | 98 | 60 | 39 | 53 | 131 | 2888 | 3119 | 2323 | 1514 | 4663 | 3563 | 2365 | 1391 | 1693 | 989 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 2:19PM1.39m | 2:36AM1.57m | 3:09PM1.52m | 3:25AM1.64m | 3:55PM1.63m | 4:10AM1.67m | 4:39PM1.70m | 4:52AM1.65m | 5:20PM1.72m | 5:32AM1.59m | 6:00PM1.69m | 6:10AM1.50m | 6:39PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:07AM0.24m | 8:21PM0.28m | 8:58AM0.14m | 9:15PM0.18m | 9:43AM0.05m | 10:03PM0.12m | 10:25AM0.01m | 10:48PM0.10m | 11:04AM0.00m | 11:31PM0.12m | 11:41AM0.04m | 00:12AM0.19m | 12:17PM0.12m | 00:52AM0.28m | |||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 13 | S 12 |
| kJ | 805 | 560 | 423 | 265 | 403 | 380 | 451 | 380 | 287 | 241 | 170 | 2888 | 3119 | 2323 | 1514 | 4663 | 3563 | 2365 | 1313 | 1693 | 989 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 14 | 11 | 10 | 346 | 222 | 130 | 98 | 60 | 32 | 53 | 71 | 149 | 159 | 165 | 133 | 100 | 72 | 71 | 1391 | 1048 | 732 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 11 | SSW 14 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 16 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | SW 14 | — |
| kJ | — | 10 | 8 | 9 | 21 | 45 | 43 | 26 | 39 | 33 | 69 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 68 | — | 466 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | — | — | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 7 | — | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | E 10 | E 5 | E 8 |
| kJ | 195 | 265 | 340 | 377 | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | 61 | 131 | — | — | — | 216 | — | — | — | 240 | 149 | 409 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 198 | 29 | 51 | 141 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 198 | 198 | 173 | 181 | 0 |
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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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