Surf Forecasts:
Tubes surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with 3,090 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Saturday (Sep 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tubes in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 19th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tubes over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 34°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the W by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1474 | 1677 | 1404 | 1013 | 997 | 675 | 1021 | 706 | 555 | 683 | 2080 | 1668 | 1092 | 730 | 522 | 407 | 314 | 838 | 253 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:25AM1.24m | 6:38PM1.24m | 6:55AM1.09m | 7:11PM1.09m | 7:50AM0.95m | 8:56PM0.95m | 12:15PM0.96m | 00:28AM1.02m | 1:12PM1.11m | 1:16AM1.16m | 1:43PM1.27m | 1:48AM1.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:22AM0.40m | 12:25PM0.48m | 00:53AM0.54m | 12:56PM0.63m | 1:41AM0.68m | 2:00PM0.77m | 4:51AM0.75m | 6:22PM0.77m | 6:53AM0.63m | 7:18PM0.62m | 7:28AM0.48m | 7:49PM0.47m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | 6:12 | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
mm | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 32 | 34 | 18 |
Feels °C | 14 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | E 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | E 8 | E 9 |
| kJ | 1474 | 1677 | 1404 | 1013 | 997 | 675 | 1021 | 706 | 555 | 309 | 2080 | 1668 | 1092 | 730 | 522 | 407 | 314 | 135 | 130 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | — | SSW 14 | — | — | SW 16 | SSW 15 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 6 | E 8 | — | SW 11 |
| kJ | 133 | 108 | 108 | 73 | — | 352 | — | — | 124 | 683 | 235 | 230 | 132 | 107 | — | 74 | 117 | — | 147 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | SW 14 | — | S 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 383 | — | — | — | — | — | 60 | 46 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 6 | NW 3 | WSW 11 | SW 7 |
| kJ | 468 | 321 | 316 | 362 | 349 | 447 | 583 | 583 | 439 | 459 | — | — | — | — | 161 | 88 | 2 | 838 | 253 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 180 | 198 | 352 | 198 | 595 | 3297 | 198 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 52 | 1 | 9 | 140 | 144 |
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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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