Super Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's coming down the line.

We’ve got one spot on the menu for the next 16 days: Super Tubes. This is a reef and point setup that’s very consistent and handles a fair bit of swell. Don’t expect much early on, but there’s some serious quality waiting if you can pick your days.

The action kicks off on Monday the 24th of August. Monday morning is a beauty to start: clean 7ft SW swell with a 12-second period and light offshore winds out of the SW. The water is sitting at 56°, which is a staggering 10° colder than usual for this time of year – that’s way beyond just unusual, so factor in a serious hood and gloves if you’re paddling out. The combined swell energy is moderate at 1099. That afternoon, the swell drops to 4ft but the period stretches to a very long 14 seconds out of the SSW with light cross-offshore flow. It’s smaller, but that long period groundswell will offer some real shape. This is excellent for experienced surfers.

Tuesday the 25th is the real standout. The morning sees 8ft SW swell at 13 seconds, with that same clean cross-offshore breeze. By the afternoon, it jumps to a solid 10ft SW swell with a very long 15-second period and still cross-offshore. The combined energy is pumping at 4085. This is top-tier Super Tunes territory – powerful, clean, and holding plenty of energy. But listen, at 10ft, this is expert-only water. If you’re not confident in heavy reef and point surf, give this a miss.

Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th are write-offs. Strong onshore winds from the east and northeast, 19 mph on Wednesday, turn the place into a bumpy, lumpy mess. The energy is actually huge – up to 4445 – but with that wind and rain, it’s just a washing machine. Kite surfers might be having a field day, but for paddlers, stay home.

Things clean up a little for the weekend. Saturday the 29th is tiny and weak – less than 3ft – and not worth a second look. Sunday the 30th sees a return of 5ft SW swell in the morning with cross-offshore winds and clean conditions. Combined energy is a light 633. By the afternoon, it’s 8ft SW at a better 12 seconds with a moderate cross-offshore breeze. It’s rideable, but not the highlight of this forecast.

Now, hold on for the week ahead. Monday the 31st is messy with strong SSE winds, but Tuesday the 1st of September is a gem. The morning is glassy – dead calm – with 6ft SW swell at 14 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell with perfect conditions. The energy is moderate at 1550. This is a fantastic window for all levels that can handle the reef.

But the absolute best day of the entire run? Wednesday the 2nd of September. The morning delivers a massive 13ft SW swell at 13 seconds, and it’s glassy. Combined energy is 4937 – strong. This is a serious, heavy swell with zero wind. If you are an expert and can get out there, this is the session. The afternoon gets ruined by cross-onshore wind, so the window is the morning.

After that, we get into some wild, unstable territory. Thursday the 3rd of September sees a 16ft SW swell with severe gale-force winds – 47 mph. It’s clean offshore wind, but the swell is giant and the wind is howling. Paddling into it is going to be a battle. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th are big – 10ft to 12ft – with strong offshore winds. It stays clean, but that strong breeze makes it a battle for anyone who’s not a beast on the paddle. The combined energy is very strong, hitting 8954 on Friday morning. This is advanced to expert territory only.

The final few days, Sunday the 6th of September, look friendlier. The morning offers a clean 8ft SSE swell at 12 seconds with a moderate offshore breeze. By afternoon, it’s 7ft with lighter offshore wind. Combined energy is 1789. This is the best option for the final stretch – solid, clean, and manageable by strong intermediates if they know the reef.

So to sum it up: the standouts are Tuesday 25th August for the first week, and then Wednesday 2nd September in the morning for the second week. That second one is a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecast, but it has the potential to be the session of the month.

Rusty out.

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