Surf Forecasts:
Super Tubes surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 9,718 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m 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 5.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Super Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mates, let’s get into it.
It’s a slow start for the first few days. Friday 31st July through to Monday 3rd August, the wind is onshore and the surf is junk. The combined energy is weak to moderate (732 to 523). Not worth paddling out. Come Tuesday 4th August, things start looking up. We get a cross-offshore wind in the morning and a clean offshore by the afternoon, with a 1.5m to 1.4m SW swell at 12 seconds. The energy is moderate (646 and 511). That’s your first real chance, but it’s not the best of the run.
The standout is Wednesday 5th August afternoon. You’re looking at a 2.4m SW swell with a 14-second period, clean cross-offshore wind, and strong wave energy (2326). This is for experienced surfers only, and Super Tubes will be on. The water temp is about average for the time of year, maybe a touch cooler.
Then Thursday 6th August morning is a monster. A 5.5m SW swell, 13 seconds, with a fresh offshore wind (30 km/h). The wave energy is massive (9718). This is expert-only territory. The afternoon drops to 4.5m, still clean with cross-offshore wind, and energy is very strong (7347). This is a big event, but it’s serious. Only the best should be in the water.
Friday 7th August is still big at 3.0m, but the wind is a bit messy in the morning. The afternoon gets a clean offshore, so it’s still excellent for experts. Saturday 8th August morning is a glassy dream with a 3.0m, 14-second SW groundswell. As clean as it gets, but the size keeps it for the advanced crew. The energy is very strong (3005). The afternoon gets ruined by onshore wind.
The second week has a pulse of energy from Wednesday 12th August onwards, but the wind is a mixed bag. A 3.5m to 4.0m SW swell on the 12th is big, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, making it messy. The energy is huge (5021 to 5936), but the quality is questionable. The best bet in that second week is Saturday 15th August. Both morning and afternoon have a clean 3.0m SW swell with a 12-second period, cross-offshore wind, and energy of 2439 to 2661. It’s excellent for experienced surfers, but it’s a long way off, so keep it in the back of your mind.
Super Tubes is a reef and point break, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in beautifully. It’s a very consistent spot, and with that size, it’ll be handling the juice well. Expect crowds, especially on the good days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 732 | 504 | 324 | 161 | 125 | 215 | 290 | 335 | 287 | 278 | 520 | 659 | 646 | 505 | 303 | 425 | 2326 | 2350 | 9718 | 7347 | 5656 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:59PM1.64m | 5:04AM1.57m | 5:27PM1.66m | 5:33AM1.54m | 5:57PM1.64m | 6:05AM1.48m | 6:29PM1.60m | 6:40AM1.39m | 7:06PM1.52m | 7:22AM1.28m | 7:53PM1.41m | 8:17AM1.16m | 8:59PM1.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:44AM0.07m | 11:04PM0.18m | 11:12AM0.07m | 11:34PM0.18m | 11:40AM0.09m | 00:07AM0.21m | 12:10PM0.15m | 00:42AM0.27m | 12:44PM0.24m | 1:24AM0.35m | 1:25PM0.35m | 2:18AM0.45m | 2:21PM0.48m | 3:39AM0.54m | |||||||
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 732 | 504 | 324 | 161 | 125 | 215 | 290 | 335 | 997 | 783 | 634 | 520 | 646 | 505 | 303 | 391 | 2326 | 2350 | 61 | 7347 | 5656 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 12 | 40 | 76 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 287 | 278 | 520 | 659 | 386 | 276 | 192 | 192 | 139 | 108 | — | 42 | 29 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | — | — | S 18 | SW 6 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | 283 | 236 | 3 | — | — | 6 | 71 | 425 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 12 | — | — | — | — | W 4 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | WSW 4 | SW 13 | — | NE 4 |
| kJ | 441 | 685 | 570 | 806 | 767 | 728 | 531 | 1366 | — | — | — | — | 38 | 73 | — | — | — | 10 | 9718 | — | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 142 | 198 | 141 | 173 | 141 | 141 | 141 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 0 | 142 |
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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).
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