Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. The next 16 days have a real slow start, but if you’re patient, there’s a serious pulse of SW groundswell coming our way.

The first few days are a write-off. From Wednesday the 29th right through to Saturday the 1st of August, the wind is a constant problem—cross-onshore and fresh, with lumpy, choppy surf. The waves are there, but it’s not worth paddling out. You’ll be dodging whitewash and wind ripples. That’s a solid four-day gap of nothing doing.

Things start to turn glassy on Sunday the 2nd. The morning is dead calm, and we get a clean 3ft SW swell (13-second period). The energy is still low (352), but it’s clean. The afternoon gets even better with a glassy 4ft SW swell. It’s not big, but it’s surfable. Monday the 3rd holds that same glassy goodness in the morning with 5ft SW swell, but a light cross-shore creeps in by the afternoon, so grab the morning session.

Now, Tuesday the 4th we get a proper offshore wind from the WSW. The swell drops to 3ft, but it’s clean and lined up. Wednesday the 5th is the first real standout. Clean offshore winds, 4ft to 4ft SW swell, and the period stretches to 15 seconds. That’s groundswell with punch. The wave energy is moderate (673 to 861), but the quality is there.

Then Thursday the 6th, hold onto your board. Morning glass with a 10ft SW swell! The combined energy is massive (2699), and it’s clean. This is for experienced surfers only—over 8ft, it’s expert territory. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-offshore wind and 8ft. Friday the 7th is the absolute peak. An 12ft SW swell with a 15-second period, light offshore winds, and energy readings over 5600. This is big, powerful, and clean. Not for the faint-hearted.

The swell drops a bit on Saturday the 8th, but still 8ft with a fresh offshore breeze. Sunday the 9th sees a shift in direction to ESE, with a shorter period (9-10 seconds), but the energy is still high. The afternoon has a 15ft swell—massive and raw, but the wind is offshore. Again, only for experts.

A quick gap on Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th as the swell bottoms out. But then, Wednesday the 12th delivers a monster. A 20ft WSW swell, clean offshore wind, and an energy reading of 10946. That’s exceptional, but it’s only for the most experienced. The afternoon drops to 5ft but with a 17-second period—very long period groundswell, which will be super clean at the point. Thursday the 13th wraps it up with a solid 8ft SW swell, 15-second period, and clean conditions.

Best on offer: Friday the 7th of August. Clean offshore wind, an 12ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period, and massive energy. This is the standout. If you can handle the size, it’s the best wave of the period. For a smaller, cleaner option, Wednesday the 5th is a gem.

Rusty.

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