
Surf Forecasts:
Super Tubes surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 11s period, S swell with 8,149 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s 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 6.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 20ft (6.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Super Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it. We've got a solid run of surf on the horizon, but it's a tale of two halves. The first week is absolute fire, then we hit a bit of a lull before a promising finish.
We kick off on Tuesday the 4th of August with a bit of a slow start. The morning at Super Tubes is a little messy with a cross-shore wind, but the afternoon cleans right up. We've got a nice 5ft SW swell rolling in with an 11-second period and a light, clean cross-offshore breeze. The water is sitting at 62°, which is much colder than normal for this time of year—a solid 5° chillier, so you'll want a thicker suit.
The real standout is going to be Thursday the 6th of August. The morning is pure magic: a solid 12ft SW swell, a 13-second period, and light, clean conditions. The energy is absolutely pumping at 4228. This is proper, expert-level juice. The swell is big and powerful, and the wind is just right. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The afternoon holds on with a 10ft SW swell and gentle offshore winds.
Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th are also excellent. Expect 8ft to 10ft SW swells, long 13-14 second periods, and offshore or cross-offshore winds. The wave energy stays strong, into the 2000s and 3000s. Super Tubes, a reef and point setup, is going to be handling these long-period groundswells beautifully.
Sunday the 9th gets a bit tricky. The swell is still a solid 10ft, but the wind is howling at 25 mph in the morning. It's offshore, so it'll be clean, but it's going to be a battle to get out and stay in position. The afternoon sees the wind ease but with some light rain.
Then we hit a rough patch starting Monday the 10th of August. The swell jumps to a massive 18ft from the SSE, but the wind is onshore and messy. The energy is off the charts at 8361, but it's going to be a washing machine. This is kite-surfing territory, not ideal for paddling. The conditions stay poor through to the 12th of August with onshore winds and junky swell.
Things start to look interesting again on the morning of Friday the 14th of August. The swell is a more manageable 6ft from the SW, but the wind is dead flat—glassy. It's a bit smaller, but if you want a clean, fun wave without the crowd, that's your window.
The run home from the 15th to the 16th of August is up and down with light winds and small, clean groundswell. Then, on Monday the 17th of August, we get another standout window. A fresh 10ft SW swell with a 11-second period and light offshore winds. The energy is back up to 1871, and it's clean as a whistle.
So, to wrap it up: the absolute best of the best is Thursday the 6th of August. If you can only get out once, that's your day. The second standout is the morning of Friday the 14th for a glassy, smaller session, and then Monday the 17th for another clean, powerful pulse.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the S by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 11 | SW 11 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
570 | 471 | 303 | 372 | 1412 | 1863 | 4228 | 3264 | 2183 | 2166 | 3325 | 4394 | 2686 | 2073 | 3061 | 2968 | 2419 | 6367 | 6572 | 5600 | 1430 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:06PM1.52m | 7:22AM1.28m | 7:53PM1.41m | 8:17AM1.16m | 8:59PM1.29m | 9:50AM1.06m | 10:46PM1.22m | 11:59AM1.09m | 00:33AM1.28m | 1:24PM1.24m | 1:44AM1.41m | 2:20PM1.42m | 2:35AM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:44PM0.24m | 1:24AM0.35m | 1:25PM0.35m | 2:18AM0.45m | 2:21PM0.48m | 3:39AM0.54m | 3:54PM0.59m | 5:36AM0.55m | 6:00PM0.57m | 7:09AM0.43m | 7:29PM0.44m | 8:08AM0.28m | 8:27PM0.28m | ||||||||
7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 29 | 20 | 26 | 29 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 22 | 25 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | E 10 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | — | S 10 |
459 | 342 | 294 | 284 | 1412 | 1863 | 4228 | 3264 | 2183 | 2166 | 3325 | 4394 | 2686 | 2073 | 3061 | 2968 | 68 | 2547 | 1789 | — | 1430 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 15 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | WSW 12 | E 9 | — | SE 12 |
570 | 471 | 303 | 372 | 231 | 148 | 115 | 90 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 69 | 94 | 1744 | 61 | — | 52 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 11 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — | E 10 | — | — | SE 12 |
3 | 13 | 99 | 220 | 139 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 46 | — | — | 120 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2419 | 6367 | 6572 | 5600 | 1080 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 200 | 2171 | 2148 | 643 | 184 | 142 |
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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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