Surf Forecasts:
Super Tubes surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 6,609 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) 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 2.1m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Super Tubes over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Super Tubes.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t let that fool you. The first real action kicks off on Saturday the 11th of July. Saturday morning is the standout early call. We’re looking at a solid 10ft SSW groundswell with a 12-second period, and the wind is glassy from the NE. The water is sitting at 64°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want an extra layer. The combined energy is pumping at 2540, and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is a reef and point break that is very consistent, so expect a proper session. It’s an advanced wave, and it’s often crowded, so get in early.
Saturday afternoon sees the wind shift to a light cross-onshore, and the swell drops a touch to 8ft. It’s still surfable, but the quality drops off. Sunday the 12th is a write-off with onshore winds and rain showers. Monday the 13th morning has a glassy 4ft SSW swell, but it’s weak with only 305 energy. Tuesday and Wednesday are small and weak, with nothing to get excited about.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Thursday the 16th of July morning brings a proper pulse: 10ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, moderate offshore wind from the W, and a massive 3293 energy reading. This is for experienced surfers only. The wind picks up in the afternoon, but it’s still clean. Friday the 17th is even bigger, with 15ft SW swell and a 12-13 second period, but the wind is cross-offshore. The energy is through the roof at 6609. This is big, powerful, and only for the well-prepared. Saturday the 18th is blown out with strong onshore winds, so give that a miss.
The following week has a few promising windows. Wednesday the 22nd of July afternoon looks good with a 6ft SSW groundswell and gentle offshore wind. Then Friday the 24th of July morning is a standout: 8ft SSW groundswell, glassy conditions, and 1974 energy. Saturday the 25th afternoon also looks excellent with 8ft SW swell and clean offshore wind. Sunday the 26th has a very long 15-second period SSW swell at 7-8ft, but the wind is cross-offshore. The energy is huge at 2756, but that long period might make it a bit straight at the beach, though this is a reef and point setup, so it should handle it well.
Overall, the best bets are Saturday the 11th morning, Thursday the 16th morning, and Friday the 24th morning. The big stuff on the 17th is for experts only.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the SW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 6 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
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 kJ | 2540 | 1949 | 1569 | 805 | 560 | 444 | 296 | 265 | 130 | 77 | 60 | 39 | 53 | 144 | 2175 | 3293 | 2901 | 5131 | 6609 | 6002 | 4056 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 1:19PM1.26m | 1:39AM1.48m | 2:19PM1.39m | 2:36AM1.57m | 3:09PM1.52m | 3:25AM1.64m | 3:55PM1.63m | 4:10AM1.67m | 4:39PM1.70m | 4:52AM1.65m | 5:20PM1.72m | 5:32AM1.59m | 6:00PM1.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:17PM0.40m | 8:07AM0.24m | 8:21PM0.28m | 8:58AM0.14m | 9:15PM0.18m | 9:43AM0.05m | 10:03PM0.12m | 10:25AM0.01m | 10:48PM0.10m | 11:04AM0.00m | 11:31PM0.12m | 11:41AM0.04m | 00:12AM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 10 | E 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 2540 | 1949 | 1569 | 805 | 560 | 444 | 258 | 233 | 309 | 349 | 372 | 325 | 235 | 164 | 2175 | 3293 | 2901 | 125 | 79 | 6002 | 4056 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | W 12 | W 12 | SE 6 | WSW 12 | W 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | — | — | E 10 | S 15 |
| kJ | 5 | 3 | 11 | 136 | 14 | 10 | 296 | 265 | 130 | 77 | 60 | 32 | 53 | 72 | 134 | 111 | 162 | — | — | 51 | 271 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | E 8 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 11 | SSW 14 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 16 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 18 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 5 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 21 | 64 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 33 | 40 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 123 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | SW 6 | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 96 | 218 | 496 | 403 | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 144 | — | — | — | 5131 | 6609 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 29 | 22 | 29 | 181 | 29 | 0 | 141 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 258 | 560 | 1 | 66 | 142 |
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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).
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