Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.93° E

Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tubes sea temperature is
16.0°C
2.8° 

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


Tubes surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, SW swell with 3,891 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 2PM (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 Monday (Sep 14) at 2PM. 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 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Mon 14th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 20th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 20th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it.

Right off the bat, it’s a frustrating start here at Tubes. The first few days are a write-off. Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th have tiny, weak swell with average winds, and the forecast calls it marginal. Nothing to get excited about at all. You’ll be waiting until Wednesday the 16th for the ocean to wake up, but even then, it comes with a catch.

Wednesday morning sees a big jump in size – we’re talking 10ft of SW swell with a solid 14-second period. The combined energy is massive (3807), so there’s plenty of power, but the wind is howling out of the WSW at 35 km/h. It’s cross-off, so it’s clean, but that’s a lot of breeze. This is strictly for experienced surfers; beginners stay well clear. The energy stays high through Thursday and Friday, but the wind switches onshore and ruins it. Thursday and Friday are just messy, choppy, and poor – a total loss.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. After a rough run, Sunday the 20th shapes up as the standout window. The morning brings 10ft of ESE swell with a moderate 11-second period, and the wind is offshore from the WSW at 20 km/h. The combined energy is still hefty at 2744, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the pick of the first week – clean, powerful, and off the wind. If you’re charging, that’s your session.

The middle of the week is a mixed bag. Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd are blown out again by onshore winds and lumpy seas, so don’t bother. Wednesday the 23rd is smaller and still onshore. Not worth the paddle.

But hold on, because the second week has a real gem. Friday the 25th is special. The morning serves up 7ft of SW groundswell with a 13-second period, and the wind is glassy – dead calm from the ENE at just 5 km/h. The combined energy is a strong 1891. The afternoon is even better: 7ft of clean SW swell with zero wind, completely glassy. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s the real highlight of the entire 16-day run. Clear your schedule for Friday the 25th.

The weekend after that fades out. Saturday the 26th has offshore wind but drops in size, and Sunday the 27th is clean but smaller again. The very end of the forecast, Monday the 29th morning, has a glassy 4ft of long-period SW swell (14 seconds), which could be fun on a point or reef, but it’s the tail end of the window.

Overall, it’s a classic story of a slow start, a big but windy middle, and a glorious, glassy payoff at the end. The water temperature is a chilly 61°F – that’s 5°F colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit. The crowds at Tubes can turn up, especially when it’s good, so expect company on that Friday the 25th.

Stay patient, and that last Friday is your day.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sat morning, light winds from the NE by Sat night).

Monday
14
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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Sunday
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SW
13
1.2
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12
1.1
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12
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SW
12
1.2
SW
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1.6
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3
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14
1.9
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12
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1.6
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1.4
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10
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11
4.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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444
303
224
302
498
3805
3186
1247
3032
2563
1160
855
1299
1033
663
3803
2717
2090
3243
1037
Wind (km/h)
5
N
10
NE
5
NNW
10
WSW
10
SSE
10
WSW
35
WSW
20
S
20
ESE
25
E
15
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20
ESE
35
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35
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ENE
45
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30
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15
ENE
20
WSW
25
W
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High Tide
5:20PM1.67m
5:33AM1.48m
5:46PM1.53m
5:59AM1.37m
6:12PM1.39m
6:25AM1.24m
6:38PM1.24m
6:55AM1.09m
7:11PM1.09m
7:50AM0.95m
8:56PM0.95m
12:15PM0.96m
00:28AM1.02m
Low Tide
11:06AM0.10m
11:30PM0.16m
11:33AM0.21m
11:56PM0.27m
11:59AM0.34m
00:22AM0.40m
12:25PM0.48m
00:53AM0.54m
12:56PM0.63m
1:41AM0.68m
2:00PM0.77m
4:51AM0.75m
6:22PM0.77m
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6:09
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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17
9
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14
14
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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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