Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.93° E

Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tubes sea temperature is
14.3°C
4.6° 

Tubes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tubes surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, S swell with 4,949 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2PM. 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 7s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 23rd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 24th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 26th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tubes over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright crew, Rusty here. Got a solid 16-day stretch to look at, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag. There’s a gap at the start, then a few days of pure gold, some absolute washouts, and a couple of long-range gems that have me excited.

The action gets going this Sunday morning, the 23rd of August, at Tubes (reef and point). We’re looking at a solid 8ft groundswell from the SW with an 11-second period, packing a moderate punch of energy (1514). The water is sitting at 56°, which is a whopping 10° colder than usual for this time of year—that’s very unusual, so you’ll want the thickest wetsuit you’ve got. Conditions are clean with a light offshore breeze. It’s a consistent spot, so expect crowds.

Sunday afternoon stays clean, dropping slightly to 8ft, and Monday the 24th keeps the good run going with a 7ft swell and a glassy morning, building to 6ft in the afternoon with light offshore winds. A fun, clean wave.

The standout of the first week is Tuesday the 25th. The swell jumps to 10ft in the morning from the WSW, with a very long period of 14 seconds. That’s a groundswell with serious grunt (3619 energy). This is big—over 8ft—so this one’s for experienced surfers only. It’s a point and reef setup, which is ideal for a long-period swell like this, keeping it from closing out. Offshore winds all day, glassy in the morning, and clean in the afternoon. This is the one.

Wednesday the 26th is a total write-off. Strong cross-onshore winds from the E at 19-22 mph turn a solid 10-12ft swell into a lumpy, blown-out mess.

Thursday the 27th has a 7ft SSW swell but the winds are fluky—onshore in the morning, light cross-shore in the afternoon. Marginal.

Friday the 28th is a surprise. A drop to 5ft from the S, but with glassy conditions in the morning. That’s a small, clean wave for a quiet session. Energy is weak (811), but sometimes a glassy day on a small swell is the best kind of day.

Saturday the 29th is another blown-out day with strong cross-onshore winds, and the swell drops to 3-4ft. Not worth paddling out.

The second week kicks off with a mixed bag. Sunday the 30th has a 6ft swell from the WSW but the wind is howling. It’s clean, but with a short period of 8-9 seconds and strong wind, this might actually be more interesting for the kite surfers.

Monday the 31st is a small, clean day with 3ft swell and glassy conditions. Perfect for a longboard.

Then, Tuesday the 1st of September brings another very good session. A 6ft groundswell from the SW with a 13-second period, light cross-offshore winds, and 1157 energy. A fun, clean day. The afternoon gets messy with rain and onshore wind, so make the most of the morning.

Wednesday the 2nd is similar—8ft in the morning with light cross-on wind, but the afternoon cleans up nicely with an 8ft SW swell and light cross-offshore breeze. Good surf.

Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th are a write-off due to gale-force winds or marginal conditions.

Now, the second standout. Sunday the 6th of September. The morning is marginal with a short-period 10ft swell, but the afternoon is where it’s at. A massive 12ft swell from the W, with a short period of 9 seconds, but the wind turns offshore and gentle. The energy is strong (2121). This is big, powerful, and clean—expert territory again. It’s promising, but it’s far out, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

Monday the 7th finishes the run with a solid 8ft SW groundswell, moderate offshore winds, and good energy. A strong end to the window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed night, calm by Fri morning).

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
11
2.3
SW
11
2.2
SW
13
2
SW
12
1.3
WSW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.5
SW
13
3
SW
15
2.1
SSW
14
3
S
16
3
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
12
1.5
S
12
1.7
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.3
S
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.1
S
12
0.9
SSE
11
0.8
WSW
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1514
1242
1545
1094
508
2130
2180
3612
1680
3960
4590
1899
1289
625
827
492
403
446
330
205
215
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
S
5
NW
5
SW
10
S
10
W
10
SW
15
SW
5
SW
25
E
35
E
30
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5
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5
SSE
10
NNW
5
ENE
15
E
20
N
35
NNW
20
N
15
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Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
1:40PM1.10m
1:44AM1.20m
2:15PM1.24m
2:18AM1.33m
2:43PM1.39m
2:47AM1.44m
3:10PM1.52m
3:15AM1.54m
3:36PM1.63m
3:42AM1.60m
4:02PM1.72m
4:10AM1.64m
4:29PM1.77m
4:39AM1.64m
Low Tide
7:41PM0.62m
8:04AM0.46m
8:16PM0.49m
8:32AM0.33m
8:46PM0.36m
8:58AM0.21m
9:14PM0.25m
9:23AM0.11m
9:41PM0.15m
9:49AM0.04m
10:09PM0.09m
10:15AM0.00m
10:38PM0.05m
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Feels °C
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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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