Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.93° E

Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tubes sea temperature is
15.3°C
3.5° 

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


Tubes surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,660 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tubes in the next 16 days are 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 8th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 10th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 13th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into the outlook for Tubes.

We’ve got a run of surf coming up, but it’s a mixed bag of conditions. The first real standout is a cracking Thursday afternoon session, and a big, powerful Sunday morning that’s only for the brave. There’s a lull early on, then a building trend, but plenty of days where the wind or the size will mess with the quality.

The period kicks off on Tuesday morning, the 8th of September, with small, clean waves. Swell is 4ft from the SW with a solid 13-second period, and the wind is glassy from the NNE. The combined energy is moderate (695). It’s a good, gentle start for a cruise, but it’s not the big show.

Tuesday afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-shore wind, so the quality drops. Wednesday the 9th is small and ordinary, with a big 15-second period but only 2ft of swell – not enough to get excited about.

Now, Thursday the 10th is where we start to see some action. The morning session sees a clean 4ft SW swell with offshore wind, and the energy is solid (748). But the real standout is Thursday afternoon (10th September). The swell jumps to 7ft from the SW, a 16-second period, and the wind is blowing clean offshore from the SW. The combined energy is strong (2069). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The waves will have serious power and shape, but that size (over 5ft) means it’s not for beginners.

Friday the 11th is a write-off with strong onshore winds and choppy, poor surf. Saturday the 12th is a mixed day – the morning is clean with 4ft swell, but the afternoon gets messy.

Sunday morning, the 13th of September, is another big one. Swell is 8ft from the SW with a 15-second period, the wind is light and cross-off, and the combined energy is very strong (2443). This is excellent surf, but again, only for experienced surfers due to the size. The afternoon drops off with a cross-shore wind.

The middle of the week from the 14th to the 15th is a bit of a lull – small, inconsistent, and poor to marginal conditions. The combined energy drops right back.

Then we see a massive push into the second week. Wednesday afternoon, the 16th of September, the swell goes huge at 13ft from the SW, with a 17-second period and strong offshore wind. The combined energy is extreme (9414). This is a real groundswell, but it’s a dirty, powerful, giant wave. Too big for anyone but the most experienced, and with that long period, it could be a bit straight at the beach. This is a 'watch from the cliff' kind of day.

The 17th and 18th of September stay big, with 12ft to 13ft swell, but the wind is strong and the conditions are marginal. The energy is still very strong, but it’s a wild ocean.

Things settle down for the weekend. Sunday morning, the 20th of September, is a beauty. Swell is 7ft from the WSW, a 14-second period, and the wind is dead calm, glassy. The combined energy is strong (1800). This is very good surf, clean, and a much more manageable size.

The 21st and 22nd of September go huge again, with 16ft swell on the Monday, but the wind is cross-shore, making it a messy, powerful beast. That’s for the big-wave specialists only.

We finish on Wednesday morning, the 23rd of September, with a clean 5ft SW swell, offshore wind, and moderate energy (1043). A nice, clean, paddlable wave to finish the run.

Summing it up: If you’re experienced, Thursday afternoon (10th) and Sunday morning (13th) are your best bets for powerful, clean surf. For the brave, the giant swells of the 16th and 20th are there, but they require serious respect. The second week is a mix of huge, dangerous days and a few clean windows. Stay sharp.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
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1
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4
3
0
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2
0
4
4
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.6
SW
15
1
SW
14
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
2.1
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
2
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.3
SW
11
1.7
SW
14
1.8
SSW
16
2.4
SW
15
2.2
SSW
14
1.7
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
919
591
367
232
171
355
326
418
2061
1787
1306
956
678
418
1147
1708
2392
2025
1006
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
5
NNE
15
SE
5
NNE
15
NW
10
SE
25
W
15
WSW
15
SW
5
W
20
E
25
E
10
NE
10
SE
15
ENE
5
WNW
10
S
20
ESE
15
NNE
Wind State
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glassy
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cross-off
cross
cross-off
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off
cross-off
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cross-off
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on
High Tide
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
4:24PM1.83m
4:37AM1.64m
4:53PM1.77m
Low Tide
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
10:10AM-0.03m
10:36PM0.01m
10:39AM0.02m
11:04PM0.07m
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6:30
6:28
6:26
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6:24
6:22
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6:05
6:06
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 mm
9
Temp °C
23
26
28
24
33
33
24
19
20
18
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19
17
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Feels °C
23
26
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23
31
32
24
18
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13
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21
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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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