Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is a solid run of swell for Tubes – a sheltered reef and point setup that likes a good SSW pulse, and it’s about to get a whole lot of that. The water’s sitting at 64°, which is a bit colder than what we’d normally expect for this time of year, so maybe grab a thicker spring suit or a hood.

We start off Friday the 17th with a solid 10ft SW groundswell, period around 12 seconds, and light cross-off winds. That’s excellent surf, but at this size it’s really for experienced surfers only – the energy is strong (2190). Afternoon drops a little to 8ft but stays clean. Saturday the 18th backs off to 4ft to 5ft, still clean with offshore breezes, but much smaller. Sunday the 19th morning holds 5ft with offshore wind, but the period drops to 8 seconds – that’s shorter period wind swell, less grunt. Sunday afternoon the wind picks up to 19 mph, so it gets messy despite the 10ft swell.

Monday the 20th is a beauty: glassy conditions, 8ft SW groundswell (10 seconds), and strong energy (1467). That’s a standout morning. Tuesday the 21st is also magic – flat calm glass in the morning with 4ft, and then a 14-second, 5ft SSW groundswell in the afternoon. The long period means better shaped waves, but at a beach break it might run a bit straight – at Tubes, a reef and point, it’ll be perfect.

Wednesday the 22nd brings a serious pulse: 8ft to 8ft SW groundswell with 13-second periods, offshore winds, and energy readings climbing into the thousands (2079 and 4321). This is expert territory. Thursday the 23rd keeps it big: 12ft in the morning with glassy conditions, but the afternoon gets a cross-shore chop. Friday the 24th is the pick of the whole forecast – 12ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, glassy in the morning, clean offshore in the afternoon, and energy readings over 6000. That is proper, world-class level surf, but only for the very experienced.

Saturday the 25th stays big at 13ft, but the wind is moderate cross-off and it’s a bit messy, with energy still massive (6219). Sunday the 26th sees a strong onshore wind shift, with 22 mph onshore, making it poor for surfing – the 5ft morning is a write-off, though the afternoon jumps to 12ft with a 17-second period, but that onshore wind ruins it. Monday the 27th bounces back with 8ft clean surf and cross-off winds, energy still high (2590). Tuesday the 28th is glassy again with 6ft, very good.

From Wednesday the 29th onward, the quality drops. Strong cross-on winds and onshore winds kill the shape, with swell sizes around 5ft to 5ft, and poor conditions. The 31st of July and 1st of August bring back big swell (13ft and 12ft), but with cross-shore winds and chop, it’s marginal at best. The energy is still huge (over 5000), but the wind just isn’t cooperating.

Best on offer: Without a doubt, Friday the 24th is the standout. The morning glass with an 12ft, 16-second SW groundswell is as good as it gets for experts. The Monday the 20th morning is the best for a slightly smaller, glassy session if you’re not charging the big stuff. Crowds are likely at Tubes, so get in early.

Rusty.

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