Super Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s get into it. I’m lookin’ at you, Super Tubes – this is a classic reef and point setup that’s very consistent, always has that SW swell rumbling in, and loves a good WSW offshore. And we’ve got a ripper of a run ahead, but it’s gonna take a minute to get going.

The water’s sitting at 59.5°, which is a massive 6.3° colder than normal for this time of year. That’s a serious bite – you’ll be reachin’ for the thickest wetsuit you’ve got, no messin’ around. It’s bloody unusual.

Alright, first proper window to paddle out is Tuesday morning (September 8). Glassy conditions, not a breath of wind – combined swell energy is a moderate 695. Swell’s a tidy 4.2ft from the SW, a long 13-second period. That’s clean, lined-up, and lookin’ beautiful. This is a standout session – pure class to start with.

The glass holds for the morning, but by Tuesday afternoon, that ESE wind swings cross-on and spoils it. Poor surf, so you’d wanna be out early.

Wednesday morning (September 9) sees a cross-off NW breeze and a drop in swell to 2ft, but still a super-long 15-second period. It’s clean, small, and might be a bit gutless for the advanced crew, but it’s rideable. Wednesday afternoon goes cross-on again with a light SE – not great.

Now, Thursday morning (September 10) is where it starts to pump again. A 3.6ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period, combined energy hitting 808 (moderate to strong), and clean offshore WSW wind at 18.6 mph. That’s a classic line-up for Super Tubes. Another standout.

Thursday afternoon jumps to 6.9ft with a very long 16-second period, clean cross-off wind, and combined energy roaring to 1991. That’s strong energy – big, heavy, proper reef waves. This is expert territory now. It stays big into Friday morning with 6.2ft, but that SE cross-shore wind starts to mess it up a little.

Friday morning (September 11) is a bit messy with variable cross-shore wind – not the best call. Friday afternoon goes to hell with a strong E cross-on and lumpy conditions.

Saturday morning (September 12) cleans right up with a 4.2ft SW swell, 12-second period, and a light SSW cross-off. Nice little recovery session. But by Saturday afternoon, the swell jumps back to 6.2ft with cross-on wind creeping in – not as clean.

Sunday morning (September 13) pushes 7.2ft of SW groundswell, 15-second period, and combined energy is 2298 – that’s strong to very strong. But the easterly wind is cross-on and choppy, so it’s a battle. This setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing that morning.

We’ve got a small lull for the rest of that week, with Monday morning (September 14) seeing a barely rideable 4.2ft and light cross-on bumps. Monday afternoon cleans up with a WSW offshore wind and 3.9ft – decent, but not a standout.

Tuesday morning (September 15) is another marginal one, 3.6ft but cross-on again. The wind ruins it by the afternoon.

Right, hold tight if you want the real juice. Wednesday morning (September 16) is an absolute bomb. A massive 9.8ft SW swell, 18-second period, combined energy is 5419 – that’s very strong wave energy. Light cross-off breeze, clean. This is for experts only, and it’s gonna be a serious paddle, but the ride of your life. That’s a standout.

Thursday morning (September 17) delivers again: a 8.2ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period, combined energy at 3234, and glassy conditions with zero wind. Perfect, heavy, powerful. Another standout for the experienced crew. Thursday afternoon gets even bigger – 14.8ft southerly swell, short 10-second period – that’s a different beast, still solid if you can handle it.

From there, Friday (September 18) sees a shift toward S/SE swell, big 13ft+ but onshore ENE wind makes it messy. The weekend into the following week (September 19 and 20) offers cleaner offshore winds and dropping swell back to 4.9ft with 14-second period – real nice, moderate offshore, easy on the eyes.

After that, Monday (September 21) and Tuesday (September 22) get blown out by strong easterly winds – lumpy, choppy, poor conditions. The last two days (September 23) are no good either – fresh onshore winds and messy.

So if you’re lookin’ for the absolute best, you grab Tuesday morning (Sep 8) – glassy and clean, Thursday morning (Sep 10) – offshore and solid, then you wait for Wednesday morning (Sep 16) – that big, clean groundswell, and Thursday morning (Sep 17)

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