Super Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.94° E

Super Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Super Tubes sea temperature is
14.5°C
4.3° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 7,675 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period with S 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 27th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break down what’s coming for the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’ve got a proper run of groundswell heading into Super Tubes. This is a reef and point set-up, so it loves a good SW groundswell, and that’s exactly what’s on the cards. The water temperature is a brutal 58°F right now, which is a whopping 8°F colder than normal for this time of year – that’s a real shock to the system, so get the thickest wetsuit you’ve got.

The early part of the week is a bit of a write-off. Wednesday 26th is a total mess: 10ft of SSW swell but with a strong onshore wind from the east at 35 km/h, and the combined energy is a massive 4653 (moderate to strong) but it’s just blown out. Forget it.

Thursday 27th and Friday 28th are marginal – small, with tricky conditions. The swell drops to 7ft and then 4ft, and while there’s a moment of glassy wind on Friday morning, the scores are just too low to get excited.

Saturday 29th is where it starts to turn. We get a clean 3ft swell from the south in the morning with a light offshore from the WSW at 10 km/h, and the energy is 478 (moderate). By the afternoon, it’s a 3ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period, and a moderate offshore breeze at 20 km/h. The water is still cold, but the conditions are clean. It’s a good little session, but nothing to write home about.

Sunday 30th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning is messy – 8ft of short-period SW swell with a strong offshore at 40 km/h. That’s a strong offshore and clean, but the period is only 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit of a close-out mess. The afternoon, however, is a solid 7ft from the WSW at 8 seconds, with a moderate offshore and a combined energy of 995 (moderate). It’s clean, but those short-period swells are tricky.

Now, the real standout is Monday 1st September. The morning is glassy, with a 8ft SW groundswell at 11 seconds, and a combined energy of 1567 (strong). This is for experienced surfers only – that’s a big wave. The afternoon is even better: 10ft from the SW at 13 seconds, with a gentle cross-offshore breeze and a combined energy of 3310 (strong). This is top-tier, but you’ll need to be on your game.

Tuesday 2nd September is another big one. The morning brings 12ft of SW groundswell at 13 seconds, with a moderate offshore at 20 km/h, and a combined energy of 3883 (strong to very strong). That’s serious power. The afternoon stays solid at 10ft, but the wind swings a bit cross-off. It’s still clean, but the morning is the pick.

Then it gets wild. Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th September see a massive SSE swell push through. Thursday is a total loss – 23ft of swell with gale-force onshore winds at 65 km/h. That’s a huge, dangerous, blown-out mess. Friday 4th is still absurdly big at 23ft, but the wind is a cross-shore, making it slightly more manageable. The combined energy is 23528 (very strong) – this is not for paddling. This is big-wave, jet-ski territory. It’s also worth noting that with this much swell and strong wind, this break looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Saturday 5th September is still massive at 16ft from the SSE, but the afternoon has a moderate offshore from the SW at 20 km/h, and the combined energy is 9920 (very strong). The conditions are clean, and it’s exceptional for expert surfers. Sunday 6th drops to 8ft from the SE with a cross-offshore, and the energy is 3056 (strong). A solid, clean option for experienced surfers.

After that, the swell fades. Monday 7th September has a 5ft SE swell with a light offshore, and the energy is 1113 (moderate). It’s clean and fun for a paddle. The rest of the week into the 10th is small, with short-period swells and onshore winds. The 9th has a tiny 2ft glassy morning, but it’s very ordinary.

So, the standout is Monday 1st September – that morning glassy 8ft SW groundswell is a proper session for those who can handle it. The back-up is Saturday 5th September afternoon, a massive 16ft clean wave for the experts. The rest is a mix of small, clean, and marginal.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sat night, calm by Tue morning).

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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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2045
1310
1100
736
305
344
384
256
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255
640
527
1206
851
743
650
1562
3305
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:10PM1.52m
3:15AM1.54m
3:36PM1.63m
3:42AM1.60m
4:02PM1.72m
4:10AM1.64m
4:29PM1.77m
4:39AM1.64m
4:57PM1.78m
5:08AM1.61m
5:26PM1.74m
5:40AM1.54m
5:58PM1.65m
Low Tide
9:14PM0.25m
9:23AM0.11m
9:41PM0.15m
9:49AM0.04m
10:09PM0.09m
10:15AM0.00m
10:38PM0.05m
10:42AM-0.00m
11:07PM0.06m
11:11AM0.04m
11:38PM0.10m
11:41AM0.11m
00:12AM0.19m
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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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