Super Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.94° E

Super Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Super Tubes sea temperature is
14.3° C
4.6° 

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 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, SW swell with 2,005 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s 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 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 14th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 17th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 17th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking over the next couple of weeks.

We’re gonna be a bit patient to start. The first real session worth paddling out for doesn’t show up until Saturday morning, the 15th of August. But when it gets going, we’ve got a solid run of good surf stretching well into the final week, so hang tight.

The water is running much colder than normal for this time of year at Super Tubes, coming in at 58°F (a huge 8°F below average). That’s properly frigid, so don’t even think about a spring suit.

Alright, let’s get into it. Saturday the 15th starts things off with a glassy morning. Swell is a modest 4ft from the SW with a 14-second period (decent groundswell). The combined energy is weak-ish at just 483, but clean conditions mean it’ll be fun for a cruisy session. That afternoon gets a little choppy though.

Sunday the 16th afternoon is where the quality starts to climb. Offshore wind from the SW at 9 mph, clean conditions, a solid 5ft SW swell at 13 seconds, and wave energy bumping to 689. A real nice afternoon wave.

Monday the 17th is a true standout. Morning brings a glassy offshore breeze (3 mph), a building 7ft SW swell, period 14 seconds, and the energy rockets to 1429 (moderate). Conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is when it gets proper. The afternoon holds at 7ft SW groundswell with clean cross-off winds. This is the one to aim for. The 22nd of August is another highlight – Saturday morning delivers a big 10ft SW swell with a 14-second pulse, clean cross-off wind, and combined energy of 3566 (very strong). That’s a big, powerful groundswell. At that size, you need to be an expert, and it’ll be best on the point and reef sections; beach breaks might be too straight and won't hold that long period as well.

Crowds at Super Tubes are often an issue, so for Monday the 17th and the big Saturday the 22nd, expect company. The break is very consistent, which helps spread people out a bit.

Through the middle of the second week, we’ve got a long run of good, clean surf, particularly on the 27th and 28th of August, with the 28th (Friday) delivering another big 10ft SW swell and very clean conditions. The combined energy that Friday afternoon is 3365 (very strong). That’s one for the quiver of anyone who knows what they’re doing.

All in all, a cracking outlook once it gets rolling. The first few days are a write-off, but from the 15th onward, there’s plenty to get excited about. Best bet: Monday the 17th for the combination of quality, size, and clean wind. The 22nd and 28th are the big-swell standouts for experts only.

Stay warm, stay keen.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
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Tuesday
18
Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.4
WSW
12
2.3
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13
2.4
WSW
13
2.2
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13
2
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13
1.9
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13
2.3
SW
13
2.4
SW
13
2.3
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1225
930
831
676
465
532
400
769
778
509
1831
1885
1575
1387
1242
1671
1892
1494
1169
Wind (km/h)
10
N
15
N
10
NE
15
W
5
ESE
15
ESE
15
N
25
NNW
15
SW
5
W
15
WSW
15
SW
10
WNW
5
E
20
ESE
10
NE
10
SW
20
WSW
5
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Wind State
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cross-on
cross
cross
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High Tide
4:32AM1.68m
4:55PM1.81m
5:06AM1.63m
5:28PM1.77m
5:38AM1.56m
5:59PM1.67m
6:09AM1.45m
6:29PM1.54m
6:39AM1.33m
6:59PM1.39m
7:09AM1.19m
7:31PM1.24m
Low Tide
10:32PM0.03m
10:40AM-0.04m
11:06PM0.05m
11:11AM-0.00m
11:39PM0.11m
11:41AM0.08m
00:10AM0.20m
12:11PM0.20m
00:40AM0.32m
12:39PM0.33m
1:12AM0.45m
1:09PM0.48m
1:49AM0.58m
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6:58
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Feels °C
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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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