
Surf Forecasts:
Super Tubes surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 7,262 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 13s. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Super Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next stretch. We've got a solid window of activity coming up, but it takes a little patience to get there.
The first few days are a bit of a write-off for quality surfing. The wind is messy and the conditions are just not cooperating. From Monday the 27th of July, we’ve got swell but it’s all onshore or cross-off, with a fresh breeze from the WSW at 22 mph spoiling the morning. The swell is 6 ft from the SW with a decent 12-second period, giving us moderate energy (1987), but it’s just not clean. That afternoon sees a jump to 10 ft SW with a massive 17-second period and very strong energy (5499), but the wind turns cross-off, and the report calls it marginal. Honestly, it’s more of a power show than a surfer’s dream through Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st are a complete loss with poor conditions and very light energy.
The real standout window starts to build on Sunday the 2nd of August. The morning shows a 6 ft SSW swell with a very long 19-second period, giving us strong energy (2554). The wind is a light cross-on from the NNE, so it’s not perfect, but it’s a sign of things to come. Then Monday the 3rd of August is where we get the first true highlight. Super Tubes (a reef and point setup) is the break to watch. The morning has a 7 ft SW swell at 14 seconds with moderate-strong energy (1999), and the wind swings clean offshore from the W at just 6 mph. That’s clean, powerful surf for experienced surfers. The afternoon keeps it clean with a 7 ft SW swell and a gentle cross-off breeze. This is a top-tier session.
After a brief drop in size on the 4th and 5th, the real magic appears on Thursday the 6th of August. The morning at Super Tubes is firing: 8 ft SW swell, 14-second period, strong energy (2599), and glassy offshore wind from the SW at 3 mph. That’s as good as it gets for an advanced crew. The crowds can be often here, so expect company, but the quality will be worth it. The energy is strong, and the shape on that reef and point setup will be a dream.
Then Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th of August are the absolute peak of the forecast. Friday afternoon gives us 10 ft SW swell at 15 seconds, glassy conditions with a NNE breeze at 3 mph, and very strong energy (3390). Saturday morning and afternoon are both absolute crackers: 10 ft SW swell, 14-second period, and glassy conditions with barely a breath of wind. The energy is massive (3999 and 3807). This is big, powerful, long-period groundswell. At 10 ft, this is strictly for experts. The long period will make it stand up and wall up perfectly on that reef and point, but beginners should stay well clear. This is a true standout window.
The surf tails off after that, with a final clean day on Sunday the 9th of August afternoon with a 6 ft SW swell and offshore wind, and then Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th see the size drop away to 3 ft or less, but still with clean offshore winds. A nice way to end the run.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a dud, but from Monday the 3rd of August through to Saturday the 8th of August, especially the glassy mornings of the 6th, 7th, and 8th, we have some of the best surf of the season. The water is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual to report on that front. Get ready for some serious sessions.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun night, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
765 | 1065 | 5160 | 6823 | 3135 | 2708 | 2141 | 1387 | 1308 | 1235 | 1144 | 1027 | 996 | 784 | 437 | 236 | 367 | 298 | 286 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:32AM1.34m | 3:02PM1.34m | 3:06AM1.43m | 3:33PM1.44m | 3:37AM1.50m | 4:02PM1.53m | 4:06AM1.55m | 4:31PM1.59m | 4:35AM1.57m | 4:59PM1.64m | 5:04AM1.57m | 5:27PM1.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:26PM0.49m | 8:51AM0.34m | 9:02PM0.39m | 9:22AM0.24m | 9:34PM0.31m | 9:50AM0.16m | 10:04PM0.25m | 10:17AM0.10m | 10:34PM0.20m | 10:44AM0.07m | 11:04PM0.18m | 11:12AM0.07m | 11:34PM0.18m | ||||||
— | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
5:36 | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 19 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | E 8 | SW 12 | E 9 |
765 | 1065 | 5160 | 6823 | 3135 | 2708 | 2141 | 1387 | 1308 | 1235 | 1144 | 1027 | 996 | 784 | 437 | 212 | 546 | 298 | 691 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | S 8 | — | — | S 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 13 |
479 | 590 | 21 | 14 | 15 | 190 | — | — | 7 | 264 | 372 | 450 | 460 | 175 | 280 | 236 | 367 | 33 | 286 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | S 11 |
15 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 41 | — | 61 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 7 | SSW 7 | — | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 6 | E 7 | — | E 8 | — |
— | 332 | 339 | — | 412 | 362 | 230 | 289 | 251 | — | — | — | — | 427 | 249 | 521 | — | 616 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 141 | 645 | 352 | 198 | 198 | 173 | 173 | 198 | 9 | 51 | 141 | 22 | 29 | 198 | 29 | 173 | 141 | 141 |
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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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