Super Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve only got one spot lighting up the whole forecast, and that’s Super Tubes. It’s a reef and point setup, so it handles a good swell, but it’s strictly for the experienced crew. The water is sitting at 64°F, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year—about 3°F off the mark.

The first real action kicks off on Tuesday, July 21st. The morning is looking prime with a clean 6ft SW groundswell, a period of 15 seconds, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is solid at 1396, so there’s plenty of power in the water. This is a definite standout for the week. The wind is glassy, so the waves will be clean and lined up. The swell direction matches the optimum SW, so the reefs and points will be working nicely. The afternoon, however, turns a bit tricky with a cross-shore wind and a bigger 8ft swell, making it more of a challenge.

Wednesday, July 22nd is another strong day. The morning session is clean with a 7ft SW swell and a gentle offshore wind. The afternoon gets a bit stronger with a 15 mph offshore, but the swell holds at 7ft. It’s still clean, but the wind might make it a bit more turbulent.

Thursday, July 23rd starts well with a 7ft SW swell and clean offshore winds, but the afternoon kicks up a gear. An 12ft SW swell with a fresh 22 mph offshore wind will be a handful. That’s big, powerful, and only for the experts. The energy is up at 2993.

Friday, July 24th brings the biggest swell of the period so far. A 13ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period hits in the morning. Combined energy is a massive 8258. The wind is light and cross-shore, so the waves might have a bit of a wobble on them. This is a massive, powerful swell, and at this size, it’s only for the hardcore crew. The afternoon stays big but gets a cross-onshore wind, making it less appealing.

The weekend and into the next week is a mixed bag. Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th have onshore or cross-shore winds, so the quality drops off. The swell is still around 7ft to 8ft, but the conditions are choppy.

Monday, July 27th has a clean morning with a 6ft SW swell and a moderate offshore. It’s a solid option, but the afternoon gets messy with a cross-shore and rain.

Tuesday, July 28th is a write-off. Onshore winds and a 8ft to 12ft cross-onshore swell make for poor conditions.

The real standout for the second week, and potentially the best of the whole run, falls on Friday, July 31st. The morning brings a 5ft SW swell, but the period is a massive 17 seconds. The combined energy is still 2073, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore. This is a long-period groundswell at a point break, which means it will wrap in perfectly, producing long, clean walls. It’s a bit smaller, but the quality will be off the charts for those who like a clean, powerful wave.

Saturday, August 1st also looks promising. A 8ft SW swell with glassy conditions in the morning is a great way to start the month. The energy is 2190, and the wind is light and variable.

The final days of the forecast, from August 2nd to August 5th, see the swell dropping off. The energy falls into the hundreds, and the winds are variable. There’s a small window of clean offshore winds on Monday, August 3rd with a 6ft WSW swell, but the period is short at 9 seconds, so it won’t have the same punch.

So, if you’re looking for a date, Tuesday, July 21st morning is the pick of the first week for clean, powerful waves. For the second week, Friday, July 31st morning is the sleeper hit—smaller but with perfect conditions and that long-period quality. Crowds are often here, so expect company.

Rusty.

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