Super Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve only got one break on the cards for this stretch, and it’s a proper one: Super Tubes. This is a reef and point setup, so it handles the bigger stuff well, and it’s very consistent. The wind is looking good for the most part, with plenty of cross-offshore or pure offshore conditions. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

The first real action kicks off Monday morning, August 24th. Super Tubes is showing a clean 7ft swell from the southwest with a 12-second period. The combined energy is solid at 1099, and with a light cross-offshore breeze, it’s going to be very good. The afternoon drops a bit in height to 4ft, but the period stretches to 14 seconds, and the energy jumps to 1378 – that’s a long period groundswell with nice shape. It’s excellent for experienced surfers.

Tuesday, August 25th, is the standout of the first week. Morning sees a 8ft SW swell at 13 seconds, with a light cross-offshore wind. The energy is pumping at 3331. The afternoon gets even bigger, hitting 10ft from the SW with a 15-second period and energy at 4132. This is proper groundswell, and it’s going to be very clean. This is big, heavy, expert-only territory. The crowd is marked as “often” at Super Tubes, so expect company.

Wednesday, the 26th, gets messy. The wind swings easterly, blowing 18-22 mph straight onshore. The swell is still big at 8ft to 10ft, but with a 16-second period and the wind ruining it, the energy is high (4238-4269) but the quality is poor. This is more of a kite session than a surf session.

Thursday the 27th has a mixed bag. Morning is a bit lumpy with a cross-onshore breeze and 7ft SSW swell, but the afternoon cleans up with a light cross-offshore wind and a clean 5ft S swell. That afternoon session is a solid option.

Things get quiet from Friday the 28th through Saturday the 29th. The swell drops off, the wind is onshore or strong, and the surf is poor. Sunday the 30th sees a return of life with a 7ft WSW swell, but the period is a short 9 seconds. The wind is offshore, so it’s rideable, but the energy is only 884.

Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September keep the 7ft to 8ft SW swell going with clean offshore winds. The period is 9-11 seconds, so it’s not the best shape, but it’s surfable. The energy stays moderate in the 1000-1200 range.

Wednesday, September 2nd, is another highlight. The morning is a bit wild with a 8ft SW swell and a 12-second period, but the afternoon is excellent. 7ft of SW swell, 12-second period, and a light cross-offshore wind. The energy is 1369, and it’s marked as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a good one.

The second week gets chunky again. Thursday, September 3rd, has a solid 10ft swell from the WSW with a 13-second period, but the wind is strong offshore at 19 mph. The energy is 2573, but it’s a bit of a battle. Friday, September 4th, is similar with a 12ft SSW swell and 19-22 mph offshore winds. That’s big, powerful, and only for the very experienced.

The real standout of the entire forecast is Sunday, September 6th. Both morning and afternoon are pumping 12ft SW swell at 13 seconds. The energy is massive – 4121 in the morning and 4665 in the afternoon. The wind is gentle offshore in the morning, making it clean, and cross-offshore in the afternoon. That is an absolute monster, expert-only session. It’s a long way out, so it’s promising but not locked in.

By Monday, September 7th, the swell drops to 7ft, but the wind is still offshore, and the energy is still high at 1930 to 2321. The quality is excellent for experienced surfers.

The run ends on Tuesday, September 8th, with the wind turning onshore and the swell dropping to 4ft. The surf goes poor.

Best bet: Tuesday, August 25th afternoon for the big, clean, 10ft groundswell, or Sunday, September 6th for the massive, clean 12ft swell. Both are expert-only.

Rusty.

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