Surf Forecasts:
Super Tubes surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 7,686 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s 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 (Sep 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Super Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s see what this stretch has in store. We’re looking at Super Tubes as the only spot offering anything, and it’s a wild ride of ups and downs.
Super Tubes is a reef and point break that’s very consistent and strictly for advanced surfers. Water temp is 61°F, which is *much* colder than average for this time of year—so don’t be cheap on the rubber.
The first weekend is a total loss. Sunday the 6th is messy with strong cross-onshore winds and blown-out waves from 2.2m to 3.5m. Monday the 7th is the same story—big, choppy, not worth it. Hang tight.
Tuesday morning, 8th September is where it starts to get interesting. Glassy conditions with a light north breeze, clean 1.3m swell from the SW, and a 13-second period. Combined energy is moderate (697). This is a clean, manageable session for the experienced crew. The morning is the sweet spot; the afternoon turns cross-onshore and messy.
Wednesday the 9th is small and marginal, though Wednesday afternoon gets a fresh offshore wind cleaning up a 1.1m swell.
Thursday 10th September is a real standout. Morning is clean with a light offshore breeze and 1.3m SW groundswell. Thursday afternoon is the best of the first week: light cross-offshore wind, a solid 2.5m SW swell with a very long 15-second period, and energy at 3129. This is a powerful, well-shaped groundswell perfect for a reef/point. Expert only at this size. Expect a crowd.
Friday and Saturday the 11th and 12th are ragged again with easterly winds and rain—leave it.
Sunday morning 13th September offers another clean window: light westerly offshore wind, 1.9m SW groundswell (14-second period), and clean conditions. Energy is strong at 1470. Sunday afternoon gets hit by a fresh offshore gale—clean but very windy.
Monday 14th September is a big day. Morning brings a massive 4.0m SW swell with fresh offshore wind—huge and only for the boldest. The afternoon is more manageable with a gentle offshore breeze, 2.5m SW swell (10-second period), and excellent conditions. This is a serious session for experienced surfers.
Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th have clean, glassy to offshore conditions with solid swell in the 1.7m to 2.2m range. Good consistent waves.
From Thursday 17th through the weekend, expect strong onshore winds, rain, and lumpy, messy 2.5m to 3.5m swells. Not a good time to paddle out.
Sunday 20th sees the swell drop to 1.1m with a fresh offshore wind—clean but tiny.
The two real standouts are Thursday afternoon the 10th and Monday afternoon the 14th. Both bring powerful, clean groundswell with favorable winds. The Thursday session has that extra-long period that Super Tubes will really love.
First week is your best bet. The second week is quieter and less reliable, but there are still a few clean windows.
Catch you in the lineup,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the ESE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4121 | 7660 | 4542 | 2593 | 1758 | 854 | 591 | 367 | 232 | 169 | 398 | 326 | 535 | 3121 | 2424 | 2110 | 1242 | 932 | 819 | 1655 | 2198 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 12:16PM1.11m | 00:45AM1.23m | 1:25PM1.30m | 1:43AM1.38m | 2:11PM1.50m | 2:26AM1.51m | 2:48PM1.66m | 3:02AM1.61m | 3:22PM1.77m | 3:36AM1.66m | 3:54PM1.83m | 4:07AM1.67m | 4:24PM1.83m | 4:37AM1.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:28PM0.58m | 7:10AM0.43m | 7:38PM0.40m | 7:58AM0.27m | 8:23PM0.24m | 8:36AM0.13m | 9:01PM0.11m | 9:09AM0.03m | 9:35PM0.03m | 9:41AM-0.02m | 10:07PM-0.00m | 10:10AM-0.03m | 10:36PM0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 31 | 26 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 23 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 17 | E 9 |
| kJ | 4121 | 7660 | 4542 | 2593 | 1758 | 702 | 425 | 287 | 205 | 162 | 398 | 326 | 535 | 3121 | 2424 | 2110 | 1242 | 932 | 819 | 1655 | 1645 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | — | — | SSE 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 16 | E 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 15 | SSW 20 | SW 12 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 325 | — | — | 59 | 676 | 854 | 591 | 367 | 232 | 145 | 106 | 108 | 339 | 70 | 34 | 31 | — | 8 | 76 | 614 | 2198 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | — | — | — | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SW 14 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 5 | SSE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | — | — | SE 13 | — | — |
| kJ | 36 | — | — | — | 50 | 161 | 106 | 77 | 47 | 169 | 29 | 16 | 25 | 8 | 44 | 26 | — | — | 7 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | W 4 | WSW 5 | S 5 | — | — | SE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
| kJ | 47 | 88 | 273 | 572 | 1009 | 1198 | — | — | — | — | 18 | 39 | 29 | — | — | 156 | 885 | 858 | 1241 | 1141 | 1960 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 198 | 560 | 198 | 141 | 141 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 141 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 141 | 198 | 198 | 142 | 141 | 29 |
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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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