Super Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of swell coming our way at Super Tubes, so let’s get into it.

The water is running a very unusual 59° – that’s 7° colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good thick wetsuit. It’s been a weird season, but the surf is about to fire.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start. Tuesday the 4th is a write-off: a weak 5ft SW swell with a cross-shore breeze putting a chop on the surface. You’ll be scratching your head. The energy is weak (573), so don’t bother.

Wednesday the 5th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning is still a bit messy (3ft SSW, 15 seconds), but the afternoon is our first real standout. The swell jumps to 6ft from the SW with a very long 16-second period, and the wind goes clean cross-off. The energy is ramping up (1551) and the waves will have real shape. This is a good one for experienced surfers.

Thursday the 6th is the big one. We’re looking at a solid 12ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period. The wind is clean cross-off in the morning, and the energy is pumping at 4581. This is serious, powerful reef-and-point surf. If you’re not an expert, stay on the sand. The afternoon holds the same size, still clean.

Friday the 7th morning is a dream. It’s glassy, dead calm, with an 8ft SW swell at 13 seconds. The energy is high (2248). For a few hours, it’s going to be perfect. The afternoon gets a bit lumpy with a cross-shore breeze, but the morning is magic.

Saturday the 8th sees a 10ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and the wind is offshore and clean all morning. This is a proper, powerful wave. The energy is huge (3195). This spot often gets crowded, and with waves like this, expect company.

Sunday the 9th is a big, raw day. A 15ft SW swell rolls in by the afternoon, with a fresh breeze keeping it clean. The energy is massive (5031). This is only for the brave, and honestly, the wind is starting to get strong, making it a bit of a battle. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on the afternoon.

Monday the 10th afternoon is another standout. The swell is 13ft from the S, with a light cross-off breeze and clean conditions. The energy is still huge (4370). A top day for experts.

The middle of the week gets messy. Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th have onshore winds and wonky swell directions. The surf will be big but ugly, with a lot of chop. Give it a miss.

The second week is a bit more mixed. Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th see a drop in size back to 5ft, but the period remains very long (16 seconds). Friday the 14th afternoon is a glassy, tidy little session with a 5ft SW swell and no wind. It’s a nice change of pace.

The weekend of the 15th and 16th is a quiet period. Small swell (4ft to 4ft) and light onshore winds. Not much to get excited about.

Then, Monday the 17th of August delivers a massive spike. We’re back to 12ft SW groundswell, with a light offshore wind in the morning. The energy is huge (3507). This is a long-range standout, promising but less certain. It’s one to watch.

Tuesday the 18th holds clean 8ft SW swell with a fresh offshore breeze. Good waves, manageable for strong intermediates.

Wednesday the 19th fades out. The swell drops to 7ft, but the wind turns onshore, putting a chop on the face. It’s the end of the run.

Rusty.

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