
Surf Forecasts:
Super Tubes surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,563 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM. 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Super Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's shaping up.
We’ve got a dry spell to start. The first few days are pretty rough, with messy onshore winds and weak, choppy surf. Honestly, not worth paddling out. That run stretches from Thursday the 30th of July right through to Saturday the 1st of August. Nothing doing.
The first sign of life shows up on Sunday the 2nd of August. Super Tubes wakes up a little. We’ve got a 3ft SW groundswell, period a solid 13 seconds, and the morning is glassy – dead calm. That’ll be clean, but it’s small. Wave energy is moderate (352). For an advanced reef-and-point break like this, it’s not going to be firing, but it’s a chance to get wet without getting smashed. Monday the 3rd morning is similar, glassy again, a touch smaller at 3ft but with a longer 14-second period and beefier energy (591). Nice and clean, but you’ll be working for your rides.
Tuesday the 4th picks up a notch. Morning sees a clean 5ft SW swell with cross-offshore winds, and the afternoon gets proper offshore from the SW at 12 mph, keeping the faces tidy. Wave energy is moderate (555 and 475). It’s not huge, but it’s fun and rideable. Wednesday the 5th morning is clean and small again, but hold onto your board for the afternoon. Wednesday arvo brings the first standout of the window: a 6ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period, pumping energy at 1761, and moderate offshore wind from the WSW. That’s excellent surf for experienced surfers. Super Tubes will start offering up some proper barrels.
Then Thursday the 6th of August morning goes next level. 12ft of SW swell, 13-second period, and strong offshore winds at 16 mph from the WSW. The wave energy jumps to 8691 – that’s very strong. This is exceptional, expert-only territory. If you’re not charging, stay on the sand and watch the show. That afternoon the wind swings cross-shore, making it a bit trickier, but the swell is still pumping.
Friday the 7th keeps the 12ft height, but the wind is cross or cross-onshore. The period stretches to 15 seconds, which is a proper groundswell, but the wind will mess with the shape at this break. Energy is still very strong, but conditions are marginal. Saturday the 8th morning sees a drop to 8ft with solid offshore wind – excellent for experienced surfers again. The afternoon gets a brutal 25 mph offshore, which cleans it up but makes paddling a nightmare.
The real standout of the whole outlook is Sunday the 9th of August, and especially Monday the 10th of August. Sunday morning shows a massive 20ft WSW swell with a cross-offshore wind, energy at 9362 – that’s exceptional power, but the size and period (12 seconds) make it a beast. The afternoon goes to 9719 energy with light cross-offshore winds – that’s exceptional for experts. But Monday the 10th morning is the king. 18ft SW groundswell, 14-second period, and glassy conditions. The wave energy is 16771 – incredibly strong. That’s a world-class, once-in-a-blue-moon session for absolute experts only. This is what Super Tubes was made for.
The swell backs down after that, but stays solid through Tuesday and Wednesday the 12th, with clean, glassy mornings and fun 5ft to 5ft SW swell. Good conditions, plenty of energy, and much more manageable for strong intermediate surfers.
Water temp isn’t mentioned in the data, so no call there. But it’s worth noting that with the giant swell events, the reef and point setup at Super Tubes will focus that energy. For the biggest days, this break is strictly for the pros.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu morning, fresh winds from the E by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1444 | 1127 | 1011 | 919 | 744 | 504 | 281 | 161 | 123 | 261 | 336 | 431 | 481 | 318 | 643 | 570 | 551 | 463 | 297 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:06AM1.55m | 4:31PM1.59m | 4:35AM1.57m | 4:59PM1.64m | 5:04AM1.57m | 5:27PM1.66m | 5:33AM1.54m | 5:57PM1.64m | 6:05AM1.48m | 6:29PM1.60m | 6:40AM1.39m | 7:06PM1.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:04PM0.25m | 10:17AM0.10m | 10:34PM0.20m | 10:44AM0.07m | 11:04PM0.18m | 11:12AM0.07m | 11:34PM0.18m | 11:40AM0.09m | 00:07AM0.21m | 12:10PM0.15m | 00:42AM0.27m | 12:44PM0.24m | 1:24AM0.35m | ||||||
— | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
5:37 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 27 | 30 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 27 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | E 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
1444 | 1127 | 1011 | 919 | 744 | 504 | 281 | 161 | 123 | 879 | 1106 | 846 | 846 | 541 | 468 | 570 | 551 | 463 | 297 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
359 | 374 | 441 | — | — | — | 12 | 64 | 76 | 261 | 336 | 431 | 481 | 273 | 643 | 339 | 279 | 251 | 199 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 14 | S 13 | — | S 12 | SW 18 | SSW 15 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 318 | 3 | — | 3 | 12 | 91 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | N 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 |
— | — | — | 508 | 568 | 380 | 826 | 962 | 966 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 22 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 29 | 198 | 29 | 173 | 198 | 141 | 142 | 141 | 29 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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