
Surf Forecasts:
Tubes surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 7,686 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
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 coming up for Tubes over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a rough start, but there’s some proper gold waiting for those who are patient.
The forecast starts with a bit of a dud. Sunday the 6th is a write-off, with messy, choppy conditions from a strong easterly breeze. Not worth paddling out for. Monday the 7th is still marginal, with onshore winds messing with the lines. The wait is on.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday morning the 8th. The wind goes glassy, and even though the swell is a modest 4.3 ft from the SW, that clean surface will make it feel like a different spot. The energy is a bit on the weak side (695), but for a morning sneaky session, it’s the first real chance to get a wave.
The standout, and I mean the real standout of this whole outlook, is Saturday afternoon the 12th. The wind swings offshore out of the SSW, light and clean, and the swell jumps up to 7.9 ft from the same direction with a long period of 16 seconds. That’s 3787 units of energy – you’ll feel that push. This is a reef and point setup, so that long-period groundswell is going to line up beautifully. It’s a bit punchy, so it’s for the experienced crew, but if you’re on it, you’ll be getting some of the best waves of the forecast. The following Sunday and Monday also hold excellent conditions with offshore winds and solid swell, but Saturday the 12th is the pick.
We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag mid-week, with some strong, almost too big, surf on the 15th and 16th. Tuesday morning the 15th is glassy with a 9.8 ft SW swell, but that’s big, expert-only territory. The wind gets wild on the 16th with a 13.1 ft swell and strong breezes, making it look more like a kite-surfing playground than a paddle spot.
The second week gets a bit more promising again. Thursday afternoon the 17th, with a light offshore breeze and a 9.8 ft SW swell, is another solid session for experienced surfers. The final real highlight is Monday morning the 21st of September. It’s a week and a half out, so less certain, but the forecast shows a clean 9.8 ft SW swell with a light offshore breeze. That’s a long-range looker.
Overall, don’t bother with the first few days. The real action starts from the 12th, with that Saturday afternoon being the absolute best bet. Crowds are sometimes a thing at Tubes, so get there early for that standout session. The water is about average for this time of year, nothing wild to report on the temperature front.
Stay patient, and you’ll be rewarded.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun night, calm by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
442 | 4121 | 7660 | 4821 | 2515 | 1758 | 854 | 591 | 367 | 232 | 169 | 404 | 321 | 659 | 2065 | 2061 | 1367 | 932 | 661 | |
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 | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 10:56PM1.12m | 12:16PM1.11m | 00:45AM1.23m | 1:25PM1.30m | 1:43AM1.38m | 2:11PM1.50m | 2:26AM1.51m | 2:48PM1.66m | 3:02AM1.61m | 3:22PM1.77m | 3:36AM1.66m | 3:54PM1.83m | 4:07AM1.67m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:47AM0.59m | 6:28PM0.58m | 7:10AM0.43m | 7:38PM0.40m | 7:58AM0.27m | 8:23PM0.24m | 8:36AM0.13m | 9:01PM0.11m | 9:09AM0.03m | 9:35PM0.03m | 9:41AM-0.02m | 10:07PM-0.00m | |||||||
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
6:04 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 32 | 26 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 23 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
442 | 4121 | 7660 | 4821 | 2515 | 1758 | 623 | 373 | 280 | 201 | 162 | 404 | 321 | 659 | 2065 | 2061 | 1367 | 932 | 634 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | SSW 10 | — | — | SSE 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 16 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | E 11 | SE 13 | — |
58 | 325 | — | — | 59 | 676 | 854 | 591 | 367 | 232 | 145 | 133 | 81 | 496 | 40 | 56 | 21 | 7 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 25 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SW 14 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 13 | — | — |
361 | 36 | — | — | — | 50 | 153 | 104 | 77 | 40 | 169 | 29 | 16 | 92 | 87 | 39 | 7 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | W 5 | SSW 5 | — | — | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
107 | 73 | 129 | 312 | 510 | 984 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 64 | 39 | — | — | 164 | 450 | 661 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 198 | 198 | 560 | 198 | 180 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 1 | 0 | 140 | 0 | 67 | 180 | 140 | 30 | 180 | 30 |
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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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