
Surf Forecasts:
Tubes surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 4,665 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tubes over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the next couple of weeks have in store for Tubes.
The swell window is open, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid run of SW groundswell coming through, starting off strong and building into some serious size. The water is sitting at 64° – a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want that extra layer if you’re hanging out for a session.
Monday 6th kicks things off, but don’t get too excited. The swell is a decent 6ft from the SW with a 12-second period, but we’ve got a light cross-onshore wind from the ESE that’s putting a little bump on the face. The wave energy is strong (1172), but the wind is holding it back from being clean.
Tuesday 7th is where it starts to come together. Morning sees a 7ft SW swell with a light cross-offshore breeze from the W. The waves are clean, and by the afternoon the wind swings SW and goes glassy offshore. This is a solid session for intermediates – clean, consistent, and the water should be fun. The combined energy is pumping at 1426 for the morning.
Wednesday 8th holds good size, 8ft in the morning and 7ft in the afternoon, still SW and 13-second period. But the wind picks up – a fresh breeze from the WSW in the afternoon makes it choppier. The energy is very strong (1937+), but the quality drops. A morning session is the go if you can.
Thursday 9th sees the swell jump to a solid 10ft from the SW, and the period stretches to 14 seconds. That’s serious groundswell, and the combined energy is huge (3762). But it’s a cross-offshore wind from the WSW, so it’s going to be a handful. This is only for experienced surfers – the power and size will be intimidating.
Friday 10th is the first real standout. We’re looking at 12ft of SSW groundswell, with a 13-second period, and in the morning the wind goes completely glassy. That’s a magic window. The energy is enormous (4404), and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. Don’t be late. The crowd might be an issue – this spot can get busy. Afternoon brings a light cross-onshore, spoiling the perfection.
Saturday 11th drops a little in size to 7ft, but the wind is onshore and the morning has some rain. Not the best for paddle surfing; it’s more of a kite day.
We then hit a lull. Sunday 12th and Monday 13th stay marginal – some cross-off winds but the swell direction shifts to SE and SSE with short periods (8-9 seconds). The energy drops off. Tuesday 14th afternoon offers a brief bright spot with a 7ft SE swell and clean offshore SW wind. It’s surfable but not the star of the show.
From Wednesday 15th through Friday 17th, the swell fades. Waves drop to 5ft or less, with periods in the 8-9 second range. The energy is weak (below 600). It’s ordinary, small, and clean at times but nothing to write home about. There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendation.
Then we get a big reminder of what’s possible. Sunday 19th brings a massive pulse of SW swell, hitting 15ft in the morning. The period is 12 seconds, and the wind is gentle and offshore from the SW. This is a beast of a day – combined energy is a staggering 5709. Only experts should even think about it. Afternoon holds at 13ft, still clean.
Monday 20th is the second standout. 10ft SW groundswell, 14-second period, and a glassy morning with zero wind. The energy is huge (3950), and the conditions are pristine. For experienced surfers, this is the one to circle. Afternoon stays clean with a light cross-off breeze.
Tuesday 21st keeps the size, 10ft SW, but a fresh breeze from the W kicks up, making it less inviting for the paddle crew.
So, the two true standouts? Friday 10th morning – glassy, powerful SSW groundswell. And Monday 20th morning – glassy, long-period SW groundswell. Both are for experienced hands only. The rest of the period has some good sessions interspersed with flat spells and windy days.
Get on it while it’s good.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
995 | 1047 | 1359 | 1298 | 1404 | 1915 | 1311 | 2530 | 3752 | 3471 | 4623 | 4397 | 3652 | 3001 | 1483 | 1182 | 1241 | 994 | 2571 | 1836 | 790 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:46PM1.43m | 8:00AM1.23m | 8:38PM1.39m | 9:05AM1.15m | 9:46PM1.35m | 10:31AM1.11m | 11:10PM1.34m | 12:04PM1.15m | 00:31AM1.39m | 1:19PM1.26m | 1:39AM1.48m | 2:19PM1.39m | 2:36AM1.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:04AM0.43m | 2:07PM0.39m | 3:06AM0.47m | 3:08PM0.46m | 4:23AM0.48m | 4:28PM0.51m | 5:49AM0.45m | 5:58PM0.48m | 7:06AM0.36m | 7:17PM0.40m | 8:07AM0.24m | 8:21PM0.28m | 8:58AM0.14m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | |
5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | 5:27 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 9 | 11 | 28 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | SSW 11 | WSW 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
995 | 1047 | 1359 | 1298 | 1404 | 1915 | 1311 | 2530 | 3752 | 3471 | 4623 | 4397 | 3652 | 3001 | 1483 | 1182 | 984 | 466 | 14 | 1836 | 790 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | — | W 12 | W 12 | SSW 12 | W 13 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 |
176 | 106 | 67 | 38 | 36 | 22 | 395 | 452 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | — | 3 | 3 | 761 | 13 | 10 | 225 | 237 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | E 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 16 | SE 16 | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 12 | — | — | W 12 | SSE 11 |
1 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 11 | — | — | 10 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 4 | SW 5 | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | — | — |
— | — | 25 | 23 | — | — | 231 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 60 | 479 | 557 | 1241 | 994 | 2571 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 198 | 0 | 142 | 514 | 142 | 64 | 140 | 0 | 1 |
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Information about the Tubes Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Tubes may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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