Surf Forecasts:
Super Tubes surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,866 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Super Tubes in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) 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 1.9m 8s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Super Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s break it down.
Saturday afternoon’s a no-go at Super Tubes. A little bit of swell but the wind is howling cross-shore and it’s just choppy junk. Wait till Sunday morning.
Sunday 30th August – Morning brings 7.5 ft swell from the SW with a moderate offshore wind (12 mph). Energy is solid at 1366. This is advanced territory – don’t take it lightly. Water temp is 59°F, a full 7° colder than usual – you’ll need a thick suit.
Monday 31st August – Early glassy conditions with 6.2 ft SW swell and 12-second period. Winds are dead calm. That long period is gold for a reef and point – clean, well-shaped waves with longer waits between sets. Morning is the call.
Tuesday 1st September – 7.2 ft SW swell with light cross-offshore wind (9 mph). Clean, powerful. Afternoon picks up to 7.9 ft with a stronger 16 mph offshore wind – still very good.
Wednesday 2nd September – The big one. Morning hits 11.5 ft SW with glassy conditions. Energy is a massive 3789. This is groundswell at its best – for experts only. Way too big for beginners. Crowds are often here, but with waves that size, you might find some room.
Thursday 3rd September – Another excellent morning: 7.9 ft SW, gentle offshore, clean. Wind spoils it by afternoon.
From Friday 4th September through Wednesday 10th September – a full week of poor conditions. Onshore winds, lumpy mess, dropping swell. Don’t bother.
Thursday 10th September – Still marginal. Swell around 2.6 ft–3.3 ft, light wind but not enough juice.
Friday 11th September – Back on. Morning has 5.2 ft SW, light cross-offshore, clean. Afternoon steps up: 5.9 ft SW, 14-second period, energy at 1461, glassy – excellent for experienced surfers.
Saturday 12th September – Another standout morning: 7.5 ft SW, 14-second period, light cross-offshore, energy roaring at 2155. Big, clean, powerful. Afternoon gets a little cross-onshore but still worth a paddle.
Sunday 13th September – Finishing with 4.9 ft–5.2 ft SW, clean but lower energy. Still fun.
Best bets? Wednesday morning 2nd September for the biggest, glassiest swell, and Saturday morning 12th September for another proper groundswell with clean conditions. Both for experienced surfers only.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed morning, near gales from the SE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 301 | 851 | 784 | 1250 | 913 | 913 | 897 | 1398 | 1805 | 3250 | 3743 | 3105 | 2305 | 1402 | 2545 | 1169 | 399 | 752 | 591 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:39AM1.64m | 4:57PM1.78m | 5:08AM1.61m | 5:26PM1.74m | 5:40AM1.54m | 5:58PM1.65m | 6:14AM1.43m | 6:35PM1.52m | 6:53AM1.29m | 7:20PM1.36m | 7:49AM1.14m | 8:32PM1.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:38PM0.05m | 10:42AM-0.00m | 11:07PM0.06m | 11:11AM0.04m | 11:38PM0.10m | 11:41AM0.11m | 00:12AM0.19m | 12:15PM0.23m | 00:51AM0.32m | 12:56PM0.38m | 1:44AM0.48m | 1:55PM0.54m | 3:16AM0.61m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | 5:59 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
mm | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 169 | 851 | 784 | 1250 | 913 | 913 | 897 | 1398 | 1805 | 3250 | 3743 | 3105 | 2305 | 1034 | 791 | 578 | 399 | 752 | 591 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 16 | WSW 11 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 139 | 406 | 364 | 46 | 78 | 100 | 70 | 63 | 68 | 45 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 95 | 329 | 167 | 191 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | E 11 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | S 10 | E 4 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 66 | 121 | 73 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 95 | 253 | 161 | 280 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | — |
| kJ | 301 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1402 | 2545 | 1169 | 450 | 313 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 141 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 560 | 29 | 143 | 66 | 462 | 690 | 3029 | 198 |
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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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