Surf Forecasts:
Tubes surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,492 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s 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 (Aug 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 11s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk surf. Tubes is the only break in the game for this stretch, and it’s a reef and point setup that loves a SSW swell. The next couple weeks have some serious size, but you gotta pick your moments.
First real window is Wednesday afternoon, August 5th. You’ll see a clean 2ft SW swell (that’s about 6ft face for you, but let’s keep it simple) with a 16-second period – that’s long, juicy groundswell. The wind is offshore from the SSW, so the waves will be clean. Combined energy is strong (1597), so there’s plenty of push. This is a solid session for anyone who can handle a bit of size.
But the one to circle is Thursday, August 6th. Morning is glassy – dead flat wind – with a solid 12ft SW swell (that’s around 3.5m) coming in at 14 seconds. The combined energy is massive (4007), so this is big, powerful, and clean. The afternoon stays offshore from the SW. This is experts only – over 8ft, it’s a heavy wave. If you’re not comfortable in big water, stay on the sand.
The water is sitting at 62°F, which is about 4°F colder than normal. That’s a notable chill, so a thick wetsuit is a must.
After the Thursday peak, Friday and Saturday (Aug 7-8) have size but messy wind. Saturday afternoon cleans up with a 8ft SW swell and offshore SW wind, so that’s another good look (combined energy 2205).
Sunday, August 9th is a beast. Morning has 12ft SW swell with 30 km/h offshore winds. The afternoon jumps to 13ft SW with 35 km/h offshore winds. Combined energy is 5520 – very strong. This is big, powerful, and only for the most experienced.
Monday, August 10th morning cleans up with 8ft S swell and gentle offshore wind. The direction is a bit off, but still a good session.
Thursday, August 13th morning is a standout. A 7ft SW swell with a 17-second period – that’s very long-period groundswell. The wind is light and clean. Combined energy is 3023. This point break will love that long period.
Friday, August 14th morning is glassy again with 8ft SW swell at 15 seconds. Combined energy is 4420 – tons of power. Clean, lined up, and for the experienced.
The second week still has solid 7ft to 8ft SW swell, but the wind is often cross-shore, so quality drops. Monday afternoon, August 17th and Tuesday, August 18th have offshore wind and solid swell, so they’re worth a look.
Crowds at Tubes are a possibility – it’s marked as *sometimes* busy, so get out early or on a weekday. The break is consistent, so you’ll usually find something.
Bottom line: Thursday August 6th and Friday August 14th are your best bets. The rest is solid but needs a little luck with the wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | ESE 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | ESE 10 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 731 | 643 | 537 | 570 | 418 | 342 | 309 | 1412 | 1889 | 4007 | 3567 | 2368 | 3889 | 2216 | 3830 | 2782 | 2158 | 2802 | 4541 | 5212 | 1992 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:29PM1.60m | 6:40AM1.39m | 7:06PM1.52m | 7:22AM1.28m | 7:53PM1.41m | 8:17AM1.16m | 8:59PM1.29m | 9:50AM1.06m | 10:46PM1.22m | 11:59AM1.09m | 00:33AM1.28m | 1:24PM1.24m | 1:44AM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:10PM0.15m | 00:42AM0.27m | 12:44PM0.24m | 1:24AM0.35m | 1:25PM0.35m | 2:18AM0.45m | 2:21PM0.48m | 3:39AM0.54m | 3:54PM0.59m | 5:36AM0.55m | 6:00PM0.57m | 7:09AM0.43m | 7:29PM0.44m | ||||||||
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 | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 12 | 7 |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | E 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 731 | 622 | 551 | 459 | 342 | 342 | 326 | 1412 | 1889 | 4007 | 3567 | 2368 | 65 | 2216 | 3830 | 2782 | 2158 | 2802 | 4541 | 5212 | 1522 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 10 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 16 | S 16 |
| kJ | 673 | 643 | 537 | 570 | 418 | 303 | 220 | 267 | 148 | 115 | 90 | 65 | — | 46 | 138 | 77 | 47 | 29 | 26 | 269 | 325 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | — | S 12 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 13 | 99 | 309 | 185 | — | — | — | 90 | — | — | 28 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 39 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 3 | — | — | NW 3 | W 3 | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 8 | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | S 13 |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 23 | — | — | — | 3889 | 782 | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | 1992 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 140 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 143 | 947 | 143 |
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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).
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