
Surf Forecasts:
Tubes surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,855 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tubes in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a flat or junk stretch to get through. The first few days are a write-off, with messy, cross-onshore winds and weak energy. The real story starts to build next week. The standout session is shaping up for the morning of Monday, August 3rd, but the absolute best on offer is Thursday morning, August 6th, with a massive, clean swell that’s only for the experienced. The second week has some promising looks but is less certain.
For the first call, we’re looking at Tubes. This is a reef and point set-up, sheltered from the swell, and it needs a solid SSW direction to fire. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real surfable window hits Sunday morning, August 2nd. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and we get a 7ft swell from the ESE with a period of 9 seconds. The energy is moderate (956) but that clean face will make it feel better. This is a nice little dawny for the intermediates.
Monday morning, August 3rd, is the first true standout. The wind is glassy again, and we have a 6ft ESE swell, same direction, but a slightly longer period of 10 seconds. The energy is solid (1245). This is a beautiful, clean morning for a long session. The wind stays light all morning, so expect fun, organized lines.
Thursday morning, August 6th, is the big one. The swell jumps to 10ft from the SW with a 13-second period, and the energy is very strong (2995). The wind is dead calm, glassy. This is excellent surf, but at 10ft, it’s only for experts. The size and power will be intimidating. If you’ve got the skills, this is the session to circle.
Friday morning, August 7th, sees a bigger swell of 12ft with a 15-second period, but the wind is a cross-on, so it won’t be as clean. The energy is huge (5194), but the conditions will be challenging. Later that afternoon, the wind swings offshore from the WSW at 22 mph, which is strong, but it’ll be raw and powerful. This is a day for the chargers.
The second week starts with a promising morning on Monday, August 11th. We get a 10ft swell from the west with a short period of 7 seconds, and glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (1098). The short period means it’ll be a bit sectiony, but it’s clean.
The morning of Wednesday, August 13th, is another big one: 12ft from the SW with a 10-second period, glassy, and very strong energy (3090). Excellent for experienced surfers, but as a long-range call, keep your expectations in check.
There are a few other days with decent swell, but the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, so they’re not worth chasing. The crowds at Tubes can be there sometimes, so expect company on the good days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed night, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | SW 12 | ESE 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1347 | 1444 | 1127 | 1011 | 919 | 732 | 504 | 281 | 161 | 123 | 299 | 560 | 798 | 386 | 598 | 653 | 503 | 338 | 228 | 224 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:02PM1.53m | 4:06AM1.55m | 4:31PM1.59m | 4:35AM1.57m | 4:59PM1.64m | 5:04AM1.57m | 5:27PM1.66m | 5:33AM1.54m | 5:57PM1.64m | 6:05AM1.48m | 6:29PM1.60m | 6:40AM1.39m | 7:06PM1.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:04PM0.25m | 10:17AM0.10m | 10:34PM0.20m | 10:44AM0.07m | 11:04PM0.18m | 11:12AM0.07m | 11:34PM0.18m | 11:40AM0.09m | 00:07AM0.21m | 12:10PM0.15m | 00:42AM0.27m | 12:44PM0.24m | 1:24AM0.35m | |||||||
— | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 15 | 17 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 7 |
1347 | 1444 | 1127 | 1011 | 919 | 732 | 504 | 281 | 161 | 123 | 698 | 560 | 798 | 778 | 598 | 450 | 386 | 332 | 281 | 121 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | E 9 |
7 | 341 | 337 | 449 | 414 | — | — | 12 | 64 | 76 | 299 | 380 | 431 | 386 | 319 | 653 | 503 | 338 | 228 | 160 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 16 | 6 | 140 | 328 | 3 | 3 | 47 | 69 | 224 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | — | E 9 | — | — | E 9 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | WSW 5 | — |
340 | — | 476 | — | — | 508 | 368 | 826 | 914 | 941 | 937 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 92 | 90 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 198 | 1 | 23 | 198 | 30 | 172 | 198 | 140 | 142 | 140 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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