Super Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s heading our way. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, but the second half of this 16-day window has some serious potential, especially for the crew who can handle a bit of size.

The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Right now, and through the first few days of August, it’s a tough watch. That south-west swell is running but the onshore wind is just ruining it. You’ve got a consistent 5 ft to 7 ft SW swell hitting Super Tubes, but with a fresh onshore breeze, it’s just messy. The wave energy is moderate (1387), but the conditions are poor. Thursday and Friday are more of the same – wind is stiff and onshore. Saturday drops right off to 2 ft, not worth paddling out for.

Then we get a bit of a breather on Sunday, August 2nd. It’s glassy, dead calm, and the swell is small but clean. Only 3 ft to 4 ft from the SW, period around 13 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell. The energy is low (352), but it will be clean. A good one for a longboard or a funboard if you just want to get wet.

Things really start to cook from Monday, August 3rd. The morning is glassy with a clean 5 ft SW swell (748 energy). The wind is light, the surf is building. By Wednesday, August 5th, we’ve got a nice 4 ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period and a gentle offshore wind. That’s a proper combo – the long period will make it wall up nicely at a point and reef setup like Super Tubes, and the offshore wind will keep it clean. The energy is moderate (861). This is a solid pick.

Now, the standout window. Thursday, August 6th is a big day. The morning is pumping with a 10 ft SW swell and glassy conditions. The energy is strong (2699). That is big, clean, and powerful. This is for experienced surfers only – over 8 ft, it’s expert territory. The afternoon drops a bit to 8 ft, but the wind goes cross-shore, so it might get a bit tricky.

But the absolute highlight of the whole forecast is Wednesday, August 12th. The morning is looking exceptional. A 20 ft WSW swell – that’s massive – with a light offshore breeze and a 12-second period. The energy is huge (10946). This is a proper, once-in-a-while event. This is absolutely for expert surfers only. The swell is so big it will be dangerous for anyone else. The afternoon backs off significantly to a 5 ft SSW groundswell with a 17-second period and a gentle offshore wind. That long period will make for some incredibly long, clean lines at the point, but it’s a completely different session.

The few days after that, on the 13th, are still excellent with a 8 ft SW swell, 15-second period, and light offshore winds. Still a solid wave for the experienced crew.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a dud. The best surf is the big, clean swell on August 6th for the experts, and the absolute monster on August 12th for the brave. The week in between, from August 3rd to 5th, offers great, clean, manageable waves for the majority of competent surfers. Keep an eye on that 12th. It looks special.

- Rusty

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