Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.93° E

Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tubes sea temperature is
18.1° C
1.1° 

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


Tubes surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 6,715 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 24th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 24th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 27th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Right on, folks – Rusty here. Let’s talk about Tubes. This is a reef and point set-up that’s consistent, so it’s going to be our main focus for the next couple of weeks. The water is sitting at 65°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want an extra layer.

We’ve got a solid run of swell coming through, but the wind is going to be the real story. The first few days are a bit of a write-off for quality. Friday the 24th of July has a big 12ft SSW swell with a long 15-second period, but the cross-on wind and questionable tide make it a messy one. The combined swell energy is pumping at 5463 (strong), but it’s not clean.

Saturday the 25th is a real standout. The morning session is where it’s at. We’ve got a 8ft SW swell, nice 13-second period, and the wind is glassy – dead calm. That’s going to be clean as a whistle. The combined energy is still strong at 2226, and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is your window. The afternoon goes a bit cross-shore, so get it early.

Sunday the 26th is a step down. The swell drops to 8ft, the wind is cross-on, and it’s inconsistent. The energy is still moderate (2021), but it’s not the same quality.

Monday the 27th gets interesting but tricky. The morning has a 6ft SW swell with a fresh 21 mph cross-off wind. That’s clean, but the wind is howling. The afternoon brings a bigger 10ft SSW swell with a *very* long 17-second period and a massive 5344 energy reading. The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but that period is so long it might break too straight for Tubes. It’s a point/reef, so it could handle it, but it’s a gamble. This one is for the experts only given the size.

Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th are blown out. Strong cross-on winds and lumpy conditions. The swell is big (10ft to 12ft), but the wind ruins it. Not worth paddling out.

Then we hit a flat spell from the 30th of July through the 1st of August. Swell drops to 4ft, energy is weak (under 500), and the wind is onshore or cross-on. That’s a solid 3-day gap with no real recommendations.

We get a second wind starting Sunday the 2nd of August. The morning shows a 6ft SW swell with a 15-second period and a gentle offshore wind from the WSW. That’s clean. The energy is moderate (1376), and it’s looking very good. This continues into Monday the 3rd with a 7ft SW swell and offshore winds. These are solid, clean days.

But the true standout of the second week is Thursday the 6th of August. You’re looking at a massive 13ft SW swell with a 15-second period, light offshore wind, and an incredible 7540 combined energy. That’s very strong. The conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is a big, powerful groundswell that will be absolutely pumping at Tubes. If you can handle it, this is the best day of the whole forecast. The crowds are "sometimes" an issue here, so on a day like this, expect it to be busy.

A quick note: the spots over 5ft are for experts only, and the 13ft stuff on the 6th is serious. Keep that in mind.

The following Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th see the swell holding at 12ft, but strong onshore winds from the east chop it up badly. Back to blown-out conditions.

So, my pick: hit Saturday the 25th of July morning for the glassy, clean 8ft swell. For the big-wave hunters, circle Thursday the 6th of August – that’s the one to plan for.

Stay wet, stay stoked.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue night, fresh winds from the E by Wed afternoon).

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Saturday
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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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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSW
15
3
SW
14
2.4
SW
13
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
2
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.9
SW
12
3
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
15
3.5
SSW
15
3
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
2
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5416
3468
2063
2601
2201
1476
1088
765
1048
5344
5914
4504
5938
4221
2392
1444
784
486
471
594
Wind (km/h)
10
E
15
WNW
5
W
10
ESE
10
N
10
NNE
5
ESE
15
W
35
WSW
25
SSE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
10
NE
20
ENE
30
E
20
NE
10
NE
20
E
20
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
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cross-on
cross-off
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on
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High Tide
00:56AM1.15m
1:44PM1.12m
1:52AM1.24m
2:27PM1.23m
2:32AM1.34m
3:02PM1.34m
3:06AM1.43m
3:33PM1.44m
3:37AM1.50m
4:02PM1.53m
4:06AM1.55m
4:31PM1.59m
4:35AM1.57m
Low Tide
6:31PM0.67m
7:31AM0.55m
7:41PM0.59m
8:17AM0.45m
8:26PM0.49m
8:51AM0.34m
9:02PM0.39m
9:22AM0.24m
9:34PM0.31m
9:50AM0.16m
10:04PM0.25m
10:17AM0.10m
10:34PM0.20m
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7:13
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5:34
5:35
5:36
5:36
5:37
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5:37
 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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11
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11
11
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15
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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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