Super Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.94° E

Super Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 15 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Super Tubes sea temperature is
15.9°C
3.0° 

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 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,544 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 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 3.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 15th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 2PM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty checkin' in from the coast.

Right now, it’s a bit of a slow start. We’ve got solid swell comin', but the first few days are a mess. Things clean up toward the end of the week, and there are some absolute bombs lining up for the weekend and beyond.

Tuesday afternoon is not the one. Super Tubes is seein' a 4ft SW groundswell, but with a cross wind, you’re just fightin' a chop. The water is 61°, which is about 5° colder than normal for this time of year – that’s a serious shift, so suit up. The energy is weak. Let it go.

Wednesday the swell jumps to 10ft from the SW with a 14-second period, which is proper groundswell. The morning has a cross-off wind, so it’s clean, but there’s some rain and the tide could mess it up. The energy is massive, but the call says it’s marginal. By the afternoon, the cross wind comes back. Hard skip.

Thursday is a write-off. Onshore wind all day from the ESE at 16 mph with 8ft to 7ft SW swell – just lumpy, choppy, horrible.

Friday same story. 6ft to 6ft SW swell but hammered by a fresh onshore breeze. Kite surfers might love it, but for us paddle folk, it’s a dud.

Saturday morning still onshore. But then look here – Saturday afternoon the wind drops to glass. 4ft SW groundswell (12 seconds) and flat calm. That’s a window. The energy is modest. If you want a longboard, this is your chance for a clean little wave.

Now, hold onto your board. Sunday the 20th is where it gets real. Morning sees 7ft SW groundswell at 14 seconds with glassy conditions. That’s excellent surf for experienced surfers. The energy jumps to moderate/strong. The afternoon holds 8ft with a light cross-off breeze, clean as. This is the first real standout. Super Tubes is a reef and point, so that long-period swell (14 seconds) will line up beautifully. It’s very consistent, but it’s also often crowded – expect company.

Monday the 21st the wind swings back onshore. Back to average.

Then we go into a bit of a lull. Tuesday through Wednesday morning (22nd and 23rd) the swell drops off to under 3ft. Small and weak.

But Wednesday the 23rd it cranks up again. A new pulse of 12ft from the WSW hits, but the period is only 10 seconds, so it’s a wind swell mix. The morning has clean cross-off wind, but the energy is still strong. The afternoon goes offshore from the WSW at 19 mph – clean, groomed faces. Another good one for advanced surfers.

Thursday the 24th looks like the biggest day of the entire forecast. We’re talkin' 13ft SSW groundswell with a 13-14 second period. The combined energy is massive – 4399 in the morning and a whopping 6587 in the afternoon. The wind is offshore or cross-off, so the sets will be clean and lined up. This is for experts only – over 8ft and powerful. If you’ve got the skills, Thursday afternoon is one of the best bets of the whole 16 days. The paddle out will be a mission.

Friday the 25th morning is glassy again, 10ft SW at 14 seconds. Excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a bit choppy.

And then we have our final, maybe best, window. Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th. Saturday sees 12ft SW groundswell (13 seconds) with moderate offshore wind. The energy is very strong. Sunday morning holds 12ft SW at 14 seconds with gentle offshore wind. Clean, powerful, and big. The energy peaks at 4691. This is a true standout run for the second week.

After that, Monday the 28th drops to 7ft with a light cross wind – marginal. The rest trails off into small, weak surf.

So if you’re pickin' your moments: Sunday the 20th is the first real gem, and Thursday the 24th and Saturday/Sunday the 26th-27th are the heavy-hitters. The crowds will be there, so get in early.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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672
3544
2940
1568
1677
1404
1094
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798
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574
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433
2004
1837
1223
766
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Wind (km/h)
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WSW
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SSW
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SSE
25
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High Tide
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
12:15PM0.96m
00:28AM1.02m
1:12PM1.11m
1:16AM1.16m
Low Tide
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
6:22PM0.77m
6:53AM0.63m
7:18PM0.62m
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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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