Surf Forecasts:
Tubes surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 8,860 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tubes this week:
The surf forecast for Tubes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tubes in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down in feet and miles per hour.
We’ve got a big pulse of energy coming our way, so get your sled ready if you’ve got the nerve. The first real action is a big, powerful groundswell on Friday, the 24th of July. The standout is Tubes (reef and point), which is a consistent, intermediate-level spot. The water is sitting at 64°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don’t forget the booties.
Friday morning is the main event with a 15 ft swell from the SSW at a long 16 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is strong (8908), so there’s a lot of water moving around. With a light 10 mph WNW cross-offshore breeze, it’s going to be clean, but at this size, we’re talking about serious, experienced surfers only. The afternoon drops to 12 ft, but the wind swings to 15 mph ESE and goes cross-on, getting a bit sloppy.
Saturday the 25th offers a different story. The swell drops to a more friendly 8 ft from the SW, but the real gem is the glassy conditions in the morning. Zero wind. It’s going to be smooth as glass. The period is still a solid 14 seconds, so it’s got some grunt. This is a fantastic window for the intermediate crowd.
The consistency holds through the weekend, but the quality drops off. Sunday afternoon on the 26th looks glassy again with a 7 ft SW swell, but the energy is moderate (1528). The week that follows is a mixed bag of onshore winds and choppy conditions, with Monday morning the 27th seeing a 19 mph cross-offshore wind that makes it a bit of a fight.
There are a few glimmers further out. Thursday morning, the 4th of August, looks glassy with a 6 ft SW swell, and Tuesday morning, the 4th of August, is also glassy with a 7 ft SW swell. The real long-range promise is Saturday the 8th of August, with a 10 ft SW swell and a clean cross-offshore breeze, but we’re talking about a forecast that’s a bit of a guess, so keep one eye on it.
The absolute best on offer is the whole Friday-to-Saturday sequence. Friday morning for the big-wave crew, and Saturday morning for the glassy, clean, mid-sized rippable waves. The rest of the period is a waiting game, hoping the wind plays fair.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 8860 | 5416 | 3468 | 2094 | 2345 | 1978 | 1381 | 1088 | 699 | 1209 | 4579 | 6568 | 3552 | 3651 | 3803 | 2061 | 1127 | 711 | 501 | 698 | 828 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 12:39PM1.02m | 00:56AM1.15m | 1:44PM1.12m | 1:52AM1.24m | 2:27PM1.23m | 2:32AM1.34m | 3:02PM1.34m | 3:06AM1.43m | 3:33PM1.44m | 3:37AM1.50m | 4:02PM1.53m | 4:06AM1.55m | 4:31PM1.59m | 4:35AM1.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:31PM0.67m | 7:31AM0.55m | 7:41PM0.59m | 8:17AM0.45m | 8:26PM0.49m | 8:51AM0.34m | 9:02PM0.39m | 9:22AM0.24m | 9:34PM0.31m | 9:50AM0.16m | 10:04PM0.25m | 10:17AM0.10m | 10:34PM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 22 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 8860 | 5416 | 3468 | 2094 | 2345 | 1978 | 1381 | 1088 | 699 | 1209 | 4579 | 6568 | 3552 | 3651 | 3803 | 2061 | 1127 | 711 | 617 | 698 | 828 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 48 | 47 | 96 | 163 | 170 | 114 | 481 | 417 | 479 | 590 | 33 | 23 | 14 | 320 | 37 | 41 | — | — | 501 | 486 | 604 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | ESE 10 | E 4 | E 6 | E 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 48 | — | — | — | 77 | 9 | 39 | 43 | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | — | WSW 5 | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | W 5 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 23 | — | 62 | — | — | 505 | — | — | 191 | 534 | 708 | — | 75 | 223 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 143 | 67 | 198 | 180 | 180 | 59 | 30 | 172 | 140 | 140 | 180 | 140 |
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The above surf forecast table for Tubes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tubes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 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 (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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