Super Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.94° E

Super Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Super Tubes sea temperature is
15.3°C
3.5° 

Super Tubes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Super Tubes surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,727 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Super Tubes in the next 16 days are 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 8th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 10th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 13th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Super Tubes over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Righto, let’s get into it. I’m lookin’ at you, Super Tubes – this is a classic reef and point setup that’s very consistent, always has that SW swell rumbling in, and loves a good WSW offshore. And we’ve got a ripper of a run ahead, but it’s gonna take a minute to get going.

The water’s sitting at 59.5°, which is a massive 6.3° colder than normal for this time of year. That’s a serious bite – you’ll be reachin’ for the thickest wetsuit you’ve got, no messin’ around. It’s bloody unusual.

Alright, first proper window to paddle out is Tuesday morning (September 8). Glassy conditions, not a breath of wind – combined swell energy is a moderate 695. Swell’s a tidy 4.2ft from the SW, a long 13-second period. That’s clean, lined-up, and lookin’ beautiful. This is a standout session – pure class to start with.

The glass holds for the morning, but by Tuesday afternoon, that ESE wind swings cross-on and spoils it. Poor surf, so you’d wanna be out early.

Wednesday morning (September 9) sees a cross-off NW breeze and a drop in swell to 2ft, but still a super-long 15-second period. It’s clean, small, and might be a bit gutless for the advanced crew, but it’s rideable. Wednesday afternoon goes cross-on again with a light SE – not great.

Now, Thursday morning (September 10) is where it starts to pump again. A 3.6ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period, combined energy hitting 808 (moderate to strong), and clean offshore WSW wind at 18.6 mph. That’s a classic line-up for Super Tubes. Another standout.

Thursday afternoon jumps to 6.9ft with a very long 16-second period, clean cross-off wind, and combined energy roaring to 1991. That’s strong energy – big, heavy, proper reef waves. This is expert territory now. It stays big into Friday morning with 6.2ft, but that SE cross-shore wind starts to mess it up a little.

Friday morning (September 11) is a bit messy with variable cross-shore wind – not the best call. Friday afternoon goes to hell with a strong E cross-on and lumpy conditions.

Saturday morning (September 12) cleans right up with a 4.2ft SW swell, 12-second period, and a light SSW cross-off. Nice little recovery session. But by Saturday afternoon, the swell jumps back to 6.2ft with cross-on wind creeping in – not as clean.

Sunday morning (September 13) pushes 7.2ft of SW groundswell, 15-second period, and combined energy is 2298 – that’s strong to very strong. But the easterly wind is cross-on and choppy, so it’s a battle. This setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing that morning.

We’ve got a small lull for the rest of that week, with Monday morning (September 14) seeing a barely rideable 4.2ft and light cross-on bumps. Monday afternoon cleans up with a WSW offshore wind and 3.9ft – decent, but not a standout.

Tuesday morning (September 15) is another marginal one, 3.6ft but cross-on again. The wind ruins it by the afternoon.

Right, hold tight if you want the real juice. Wednesday morning (September 16) is an absolute bomb. A massive 9.8ft SW swell, 18-second period, combined energy is 5419 – that’s very strong wave energy. Light cross-off breeze, clean. This is for experts only, and it’s gonna be a serious paddle, but the ride of your life. That’s a standout.

Thursday morning (September 17) delivers again: a 8.2ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period, combined energy at 3234, and glassy conditions with zero wind. Perfect, heavy, powerful. Another standout for the experienced crew. Thursday afternoon gets even bigger – 14.8ft southerly swell, short 10-second period – that’s a different beast, still solid if you can handle it.

From there, Friday (September 18) sees a shift toward S/SE swell, big 13ft+ but onshore ENE wind makes it messy. The weekend into the following week (September 19 and 20) offers cleaner offshore winds and dropping swell back to 4.9ft with 14-second period – real nice, moderate offshore, easy on the eyes.

After that, Monday (September 21) and Tuesday (September 22) get blown out by strong easterly winds – lumpy, choppy, poor conditions. The last two days (September 23) are no good either – fresh onshore winds and messy.

So if you’re lookin’ for the absolute best, you grab Tuesday morning (Sep 8) – glassy and clean, Thursday morning (Sep 10) – offshore and solid, then you wait for Wednesday morning (Sep 16) – that big, clean groundswell, and Thursday morning (Sep 17)

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.6
SW
15
1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
1.6
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12
1.3
SW
12
1.9
SW
14
2.3
SW
16
2.2
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
591
367
232
171
355
326
418
1983
1762
1204
956
678
478
1521
2727
2061
1680
1006
581
430
309
Wind (km/h)
0
ENE
15
ESE
5
N
15
NW
10
SE
25
W
20
WSW
15
SW
10
WSW
10
SE
25
E
15
ENE
10
SSW
10
SE
15
E
15
E
20
ESE
10
E
5
SE
15
WSW
35
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Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
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off
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High Tide
2:11PM1.50m
2:26AM1.51m
2:48PM1.66m
3:02AM1.61m
3:22PM1.77m
3:36AM1.66m
3:54PM1.83m
4:07AM1.67m
4:24PM1.83m
4:37AM1.64m
4:53PM1.77m
5:06AM1.58m
5:20PM1.67m
Low Tide
8:23PM0.24m
8:36AM0.13m
9:01PM0.11m
9:09AM0.03m
9:35PM0.03m
9:41AM-0.02m
10:07PM-0.00m
10:10AM-0.03m
10:36PM0.01m
10:39AM0.02m
11:04PM0.07m
11:06AM0.10m
11:30PM0.16m
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Temp °C
26
28
24
33
34
24
20
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Feels °C
27
27
24
31
32
23
19
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17
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19
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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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