Surf Forecasts:
Tubes surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,881 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s 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 (Aug 08) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tubes in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
Alright, so we’ve got a bit of a wild ride ahead. The standout is clearly Tubes, a reef and point break that’s got the right setup for this swell. The water is sitting at 58°, which is a massive 8° colder than usual for this time of year – that’s seriously unusual, so you’ll want a good thick steamer and probably some booties if you’re heading out.
The first real window to get excited about is Saturday, August 10th. It’s not the biggest, but the conditions are lining up. Monday morning, August 12th, is a write-off with a tiny 3ft swell and onshore wind, so don’t even bother. Things start to get interesting again by Saturday, August 17th. The morning is looking glassy with a light NNE breeze and a 5ft SW swell. That’s a clean, user-friendly wave. The afternoon gets even better with a 5ft SW swell and offshore wind, making for some really nice, groomed lines. This is a solid day for intermediates.
The real highlight, though, is the run from Wednesday, August 21st, through Thursday, August 22nd. Wednesday morning kicks off with a glassy 5ft SW swell. That’s the kind of morning you call in sick for. It’s clean, it’s got enough push, and the wind is dead calm. The afternoon follows it up with a 5ft SW swell and offshore breeze. This is the best on offer. The combined energy is 924 (moderate), and with a 14-second period, it’s got that nice groundswell grunt. Just remember, a longer period like that can make the wave stand up a bit more, so be ready for it.
After that, the swell backs off a touch into the next week. Thursday, August 22nd, still has decent 5ft swell with gentle offshore winds in the morning, but it’s a little weaker. Friday, August 23rd, is ordinary – small and with light rain, not worth the paddle. The final weekend, August 24th and 25th, sees a bit of a pulse but the wind turns onshore, making it choppy and messy.
So, to sum it up: the best windows are Saturday, August 17th, and the absolute standout is the glassy morning of Wednesday, August 21st, with the afternoon of the 21st and the morning of the 22nd also being excellent. The long-range stuff for the very end of the month is a bit of a gamble – the swell is there, but the wind is a problem. For now, I’d be marking my calendar for that Wednesday.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2462 | 1919 | 4881 | 3567 | 2702 | 2924 | 1791 | 1789 | 4128 | 1879 | 1005 | 500 | 526 | 790 | 1172 | 1408 | 2054 | 1347 | 820 | 715 | 590 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:59AM1.09m | 00:33AM1.28m | 1:24PM1.24m | 1:44AM1.41m | 2:20PM1.42m | 2:35AM1.53m | 3:04PM1.59m | 3:18AM1.63m | 3:44PM1.72m | 3:57AM1.68m | 4:20PM1.79m | 4:32AM1.68m | 4:55PM1.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:00PM0.57m | 7:09AM0.43m | 7:29PM0.44m | 8:08AM0.28m | 8:27PM0.28m | 8:52AM0.14m | 9:13PM0.15m | 9:31AM0.03m | 9:54PM0.07m | 10:06AM-0.03m | 10:32PM0.03m | 10:40AM-0.04m | 11:06PM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 23 | 19 | 25 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 14 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 2462 | 1919 | 4881 | 3567 | 2702 | 2924 | 1791 | 1789 | 4128 | 1879 | 1005 | 371 | 291 | 790 | 1172 | 1408 | 2054 | 1347 | 820 | 505 | 637 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SSW 15 | E 9 | — | SSE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 22 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 21 | S 9 | S 11 | — | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 54 | 50 | 66 | 46 | 48 | 30 | 23 | 71 | 13 | — | 216 | 500 | 526 | 172 | 75 | 625 | 6 | 2 | — | 715 | 590 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | E 9 | — | — | — | SSW 24 | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 16 | — | — | — | 112 | — | 51 | 31 | 15 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | E 6 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 36 | 162 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 589 | 691 | 190 | 531 | 681 | 961 | 624 | 728 | 856 | 580 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 140 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 947 | 260 | 257 | 198 | 183 | 183 | 198 | 198 | 198 | 198 | 140 | 180 | 172 | 23 | 23 | 9 | 1 |
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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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