Super Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Looks like we’ve got a solid run of swell coming in, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag depending on when you’re free. The standout is shaping up to be a serious shot of groundswell, but you’ll need to be on your game.

The big story is the swell that arrives on the morning of Friday, 24 July. Super Tubes (reef and point) is going to see a powerful, long-period SSW groundswell at 15ft, with a period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is massive (8860), and we’ve got a light WNW cross-off breeze. That’s proper, world-class, expert-only territory. The water is sitting at 64°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good steamer. This is the absolute peak of the window, a true standout for the experts.

Friday afternoon sees the swell start to drop to 12ft, but the wind shifts to a cross-on ESE. It’ll still be huge, but the quality takes a hit.

Saturday morning, 25 July, is a real treat. The swell is down to a more manageable 8ft from the SW, but the wind is absolutely glassy. Zero wind. That’s a rare gift, and the period is still a solid 14 seconds. It’s a clean, powerful wave, but at that size, it’s still for experienced surfers. The combined energy is still strong (2257). The afternoon gets a light cross-on, which messes with the texture a bit.

Sunday morning, 26 July, is a bit onshore, but the afternoon glass-off at 7ft SW with a 12-second period is a real winner for the intermediate crew. Smooth, clean lines.

Monday, 27 July, gets a fresh 19 mph offshore wind from the W. The morning is a tricky 7ft, but the afternoon jumps to 10ft SW with a very long 17-second period. That’s a lot of water moving, and with that period, it’ll be walling up. Best for the point break setup here, as beach breaks will get a bit too straight.

After Monday, things get messy for a stretch. Tuesday, 28 July, through Thursday, 31 July, is a write-off for quality surfing on this break. We’re looking at onshore winds and cross-onshore chop, with the swell all over the place. The energy dips and the conditions are poor.

We get a little window on Sunday morning, 2 August. Glassy conditions again, with a clean 5ft SW swell. Low energy (643), but clean and fun for a beginner-friendly session.

The real second act fires up on Monday morning, 3 August. A 7ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period, and a glassy NNE wind. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers, and a solid 1810 energy. That’s a top pick for the second week.

Wednesday, 5 August, is a gem. Clean offshore wind from the WSW all day, with a consistent 8ft SW swell. The morning is gentle offshore, the afternoon is a bit stronger, but both are clean. This is consistent, quality surfing.

The final standout is the morning of Saturday, 8 August. A 10ft SW swell with a moderate offshore wind. That’s a big, clean, powerful wave for the experts to finish the run on.

Rusty

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