Super Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.94° E

Super Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Super Tubes sea temperature is
17.7° C
1.4° 

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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 8,689 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 (Jul 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m 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 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 16th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul)16ft (5.0m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 22nd Jul)18ft (5.5m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way for Super Tubes, so let’s get into it.

We’re kicking off Thursday the 16th with some solid 8ft SW groundswell, and the water is sitting at 64°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. The combined energy is cranking at 2474, which is strong, and with a light cross-off breeze, it’s going to be clean. This is proper advanced stuff, so don’t kid yourself.

Friday the 17th builds a touch more in the morning, with 10ft SW swell, a 12-second period, and offshore WSW wind. That’s about as good as it gets for a morning session. The afternoon drops back to 8ft with a slight cross-off, still clean.

Saturday the 18th sees a bit of a drop in size, but the morning has 5ft SW with a 10-second period and glassy offshore wind. The afternoon picks up to 6ft, still clean with a light cross-off. Easy paddling, quality waves.

Sunday the 19th is a mixed bag. The morning is small at 3ft but with a 12-second groundswell and light offshore wind – clean and fun for a longboard. The afternoon gets a bit messy with 8ft but short-period, 8-second wind swell, and a moderate offshore breeze. It’ll be lumpy, but still rideable.

Monday the 20th is a standout morning. 8ft SW groundswell with an 11-second period, light offshore wind, and combined energy of 2014. Clean, powerful, and consistent. The afternoon gets a light cross-shore, so it’s less ideal.

Tuesday the 21st is a special morning. 6ft SSW groundswell with a very long 15-second period and glassy conditions. That’s a dream combo for a reef setup like this. Paddling out will be easy between sets, and the waves will have serious shape. The afternoon picks up to 7ft but with a light cross-on, so morning is the call.

Now, looking ahead to the second week, things get serious. Wednesday the 22nd is the big one. The morning hits 18ft SW with a 12-second period and combined energy of 16020. That’s massive. The afternoon is 16ft SW, 13-second period, and clean. This is expert-only territory. Don’t even think about it if you’re not solid.

Thursday the 23rd still has 15ft SW in the morning with light offshore wind and clean conditions. The afternoon gets a cross-shore, so it’s a bit trickier.

Friday the 24th is another cracker morning. 13ft SW with a very long 16-second period and offshore wind. The combined energy is 7475. This is deep, powerful groundswell. The afternoon drops to 12ft but stays clean.

Saturday the 25th is arguably the best of the run. 13ft SW with an 18-second period – that’s about as long as it gets – and glassy conditions in the morning. Combined energy of 10700. This is the kind of day that makes you cancel all your plans. Absolute perfection for experienced surfers.

Sunday the 26th through to the end of the month sees the swell slowly dropping, but still plenty of good waves. The morning of the 26th is 12ft SSW with a 15-second period and a clean cross-off in the afternoon. Monday the 27th has 8ft SSW with a 14-second period and clean conditions in the morning, though the afternoon turns choppy. Tuesday the 28th is another clean morning with 7ft SW and a 16-second period.

Wednesday the 29th brings another pulse of 10ft SSW with a 19-second period in the morning – exceptional for experts. The afternoon is 12ft but with a cross-shore.

By Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st, the swell is fading and the wind turns more cross-shore, so conditions get messier. The last few days are small and not worth the paddle.

Overall, the standout sessions are the mornings of the 21st, 22nd, 24th, and 25th – those are the ones to circle on the calendar. Crowds are likely here, especially on the best days, but with this much swell, the lineup will spread out.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun night, calm by Tue morning).

Thu
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
3
SW
12
2.5
SW
11
2
SW
11
1.4
SW
10
1.8
SW
10
1.6
SW
9
1
SW
12
2.5
SW
8
4
SW
13
2.5
SW
11
2.2
SW
10
1.6
SW
9
1.7
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
2.4
SW
13
5.5
SW
12
5
SW
13
5
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2474
1819
2078
1481
864
380
602
430
295
1024
4862
1732
1066
423
1241
1710
1952
8689
7673
8507
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
W
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
NW
10
W
10
SSW
5
N
5
WSW
25
WSW
30
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5
W
10
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5
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5
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10
ESE
25
W
15
WNW
15
SW
15
WNW
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross
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High Tide
5:20PM1.72m
5:32AM1.59m
6:00PM1.69m
6:10AM1.50m
6:39PM1.62m
6:48AM1.39m
7:17PM1.51m
7:26AM1.26m
7:58PM1.38m
8:10AM1.14m
8:45PM1.26m
9:10AM1.04m
9:52PM1.15m
Low Tide
11:31PM0.12m
11:41AM0.04m
00:12AM0.19m
12:17PM0.12m
00:52AM0.28m
12:52PM0.23m
1:32AM0.39m
1:29PM0.36m
2:16AM0.49m
2:10PM0.49m
3:10AM0.59m
3:05PM0.61m
4:31AM0.65m
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Temp °C
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16
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17
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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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