Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.93° E

Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tubes sea temperature is
15.2°C
3.6° 

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


Tubes surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 12,876 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s 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 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s 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 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 30th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 1st Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 6th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Looks like we’ve got a decent run of surf on the way, but the next few days are where the real action is. After that, things get a bit messy, with a long stretch of poor conditions before a possible late comeback.

We kick off on Sunday, August 30th, with a solid SW groundswell pushing in at Tubes, a sheltered reef and point. Swell is running 8 ft from the SW with a nice long 10-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 1336 (moderate wave energy). Morning has a cross-off breeze, so it’s rideable but not perfect. The real standout hits Sunday afternoon—wind swings offshore, swell holds at 7 ft SW, and the energy stays strong (1204). It’s clean, groomed, and begging for a session. Water temp is 59°F, which is 7°F cooler than usual—very unusual for this time of year, so bring a thick suit.

Monday August 31st keeps the fun rolling with clean 6 ft SW (985 energy) in the morning and 6 ft WSW (830) in the arvo. Light cross-off breezes keep things tidy. Tuesday September 1st is the pick of the first week. Morning offers 8 ft SW (1398), but the afternoon is the gem—8 ft SW with a 13-second period, energy jumping to 2088 (strong), and offshore wind. This is excellent for experienced surfers. Fast, powerful waves with long gaps between sets—perfect for the reef.

Now, Wednesday September 2nd sees the swell bump up to 12 ft SW (4038, strong energy), but a 9 mph cross-on breeze from the ENE messes it up. By afternoon, 10 ft SW but onshore wind at 18 mph—choppy and lumpy, not worth it. Thursday September 3rd has strong cross-off wind (22-25 mph) keeping the surface clean on 8 ft to 6 ft SW, but that breeze is so strong it’s hard to paddle into—marginal at best.

Friday September 4th is weird. We get a big 16 ft SSE swell (6243, very strong energy) with a short 11-second period and strong cross-off wind. Clean, sure, but that size is only for experts and the direction isn’t Tubes’ optimum (SSW). Saturday September 5th drops back to 7 ft ESE (1464) and 6 ft ESE (1069) with gentle cross-off wind—clean and fun, but not the standout.

Then we hit a big dry spell. From Sunday September 6th through to at least Wednesday September 10th, it’s poor. Swell drops, winds go cross-on, and it’s choppy, lumpy, or just flat. There’s a gap of about 5 days with nothing decent. By Thursday September 10th, we get glassy 2 ft SW (235), but it’s tiny—barely surfable.

Friday September 11th sees a bump in size: 4 ft SW with fresh offshore wind, but still weak (631). Saturday September 12th is back to poor cross-on wind and short-period slop. Sunday September 13th is windy and messy, with a 8 ft ESE (1106) but fresh cross-on—kite-surfing territory more than paddle.

The last chance is Monday September 14th. Glassy conditions in the morning for 6 ft SSW (998) with a long 13-second period—clean, nice shape, and easy paddling. Afternoon brings offshore wind and 5 ft SSW (876). It’s a promising but less certain finish to the window.

The true standout is Tuesday September 1st afternoon at Tubes: 8 ft SW, 13-second period, offshore wind, and strong energy. Close second is Sunday August 30th afternoon. The rest is either too big with wrong wind, too small, or too messy.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

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Height (m)
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SW
12
1.7
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1.8
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12
2.3
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2.5
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3.5
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14
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3.5
SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
834
1250
974
807
836
1488
1991
4369
4354
3112
2114
1575
2096
6733
2866
1816
911
535
345
9182
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
10
WNW
5
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10
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10
SW
5
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10
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30
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High Tide
4:57PM1.78m
5:08AM1.61m
5:26PM1.74m
5:40AM1.54m
5:58PM1.65m
6:14AM1.43m
6:35PM1.52m
6:53AM1.29m
7:20PM1.36m
7:49AM1.14m
8:32PM1.19m
9:45AM1.02m
10:56PM1.12m
Low Tide
11:07PM0.06m
11:11AM0.04m
11:38PM0.10m
11:41AM0.11m
00:12AM0.19m
12:15PM0.23m
00:51AM0.32m
12:56PM0.38m
1:44AM0.48m
1:55PM0.54m
3:16AM0.61m
4:00PM0.66m
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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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