Super Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break down Super Tubes. This is a reef and point break that loves a solid SW groundswell, and it’s very consistent, so there’s always something to talk about. The water is sitting at 63°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a thicker suit.

The first few days are a bit of a slow burn. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th offer small 4ft to 5ft SW swell, but the wind is cross to cross-onshore, and the combined energy is only moderate (677 down to 431). The conditions are marginal, so not worth the paddle. Wednesday the 5th morning is still small and cross, but the afternoon shifts. The wind turns cross-offshore from the SW at 9 mph, the swell bumps to 6ft with a 16-second period, and the energy jumps to 1551. It’s still a bit marginal, but it’s a sign of what’s coming.

The real standout kicks off on Thursday the 6th. Thursday morning delivers a solid 10ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, energy is pumping at 3674, and it’s clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. This is for experienced surfers only – it’s big, powerful, and the sets will have serious punch. Thursday afternoon gets even better: 12ft SW, a moderate offshore wind from the WSW at 12 mph, and still clean. This is the best window of the whole forecast. The wave quality is excellent.

Friday the 7th morning holds onto the 8ft SW swell with clean conditions and a light cross-offshore, so another great session for the crew who know what they’re doing. The afternoon turns a bit ugly with a cross-onshore, so get it in the morning. Saturday the 8th is similar – morning clean with 8ft SW, then the afternoon gets a moderate offshore, so there’s still a window.

Sunday the 9th gets messy with strong wind and rain, and the swell is big at 10ft to 12ft, but the wind is cross to cross-shore, so it’s lumpy and difficult. The energy is huge (3935), but the quality drops. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are poor with onshore winds and dropping swell, so give it a miss.

For the second week, the outlook is promising but a bit more uncertain. Wednesday the 12th offers a small clean window with 4ft to 4ft SW and offshore winds, good for a fun session. Thursday the 13th brings back a solid 7ft to 7ft SW groundswell with a very long 18-second period in the morning, clean and offshore – this will be a standout for the point break. Friday the 14th is the absolute gem: 10ft SW, glassy conditions in the morning with zero wind, and energy at 4027. The afternoon stays clean with a light cross-offshore. This is a world-class day for experts. Saturday the 15th holds the 12ft SW, clean and cross-offshore, with energy over 5000 – very strong. Sunday the 16th is still excellent with 8ft SW and clean conditions. Monday the 17th fades a bit, but stays clean. Tuesday the 18th sees a big 10ft SW swell but with a cross-onshore, so the quality drops off.

The best on offer is Thursday the 6th through Saturday the 8th, and then the absolute standout is Friday the 14th with the glassy morning and 10ft groundswell. That’s the one you wait for.

Rusty.

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