Surf Forecasts:
Tubes surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 8,243 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m 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 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.
We're starting off the forecast period this Sunday, the 30th of August, and it's a bit of a mixed bag. The water is feeling real cold at 59°, a full 7° below normal for this time of year, so you'll want a thick wetsuit. The first real swell of note is a solid SW groundswell slated for Monday morning, the 31st. We're looking at 6 ft of swell with a 12-second period, and the wind is forecast to be glassy. That's a rare combo, making for some super clean lines. The combined energy is moderate at 985. This is a decent window for a paddle.
But the real standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is Tuesday, the 1st of September. The morning starts with a 8 ft SW swell and a building 12-second period, with light cross-off winds. By the afternoon, it gets even better. The swell jumps to 8 ft, the period holds at 12 seconds, and the wind swings to a light offshore from the SSW. That's a recipe for some of the best waves of the stretch. The combined energy gets strong at 1991. It's a consistent reef and point break, and it's sheltered, so it'll handle the size well. Just be aware, this spot can sometimes get crowded.
The party doesn't last forever. Wednesday the 2nd sees the swell pumping up to 12 ft with a long 14-second period, but the wind turns onshore and the conditions get lumpy. The combined energy is very strong at 4354, but it's going to be a battle. This is for experts only, and honestly, it might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. We then have a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions, with onshore winds and choppy seas running right through until the 10th of September.
We get a promising signal again on Monday the 14th of September. It's a solid SW groundswell at 6 ft with a very long 15-second period. The morning brings gentle offshore winds, making for clean, powerful lines. The combined energy is strong at 1708. This is a good one for the long-range forecast, but it's a way off so keep an eye on it.
So, to sum it up: the best bet is Tuesday the 1st of September. Get out there. The early part of the second week also looks promising for the 14th of September, but that's a long way off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 19 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1250 | 974 | 807 | 836 | 1398 | 2145 | 3845 | 3364 | 2692 | 2147 | 1736 | 864 | 3221 | 1799 | 989 | 437 | 322 | 285 | 4626 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 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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 | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | 6:00 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 1250 | 974 | 807 | 836 | 1398 | 2145 | 3845 | 3364 | 2692 | 2147 | 1736 | 864 | 428 | 270 | 377 | 437 | 203 | 285 | 4626 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 9 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SE 8 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 47 | 106 | 100 | 70 | 65 | 48 | 29 | 27 | 15 | 14 | 26 | 25 | — | 40 | 166 | 406 | 322 | 129 | 245 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | S 7 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | ESE 11 | S 8 | E 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 |
| kJ | 11 | 11 | 23 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | — | — | 158 | 66 | 77 | 149 | 143 | 135 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 142 | 384 | 3221 | 1799 | 989 | — | — | — | 124 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 198 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 471 | 612 | 1764 | 30 | 180 | 198 | 180 |
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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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