Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.93° E

Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tubes sea temperature is
17.8° C
1.4° 

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


Tubes surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 4,940 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period with SSW 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 (Jul 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tubes in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) 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 2.3m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 12th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 16th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 17th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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


Alright, Rusty here, looking at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. Let’s get into it.

Straight up, we’ve got a slow start. The first few days are a bit of a write-off. Sunday the 12th kicks off with some waist-chest high swell at Tubes, but that ENE wind is straight onshore, making it a messy, choppy mess. Not worth paddling out for. Monday the 13th is a bit smaller, but that glassy morning is a beauty – it’s just that the swell’s too weak to really get excited about, with only 4ft of SSW swell and pretty low energy. We’re waiting for the real action.

The first real standout hits us on Tuesday the 14th. It’s a morning glass-off, with the wind dropping to zero. The swell is a solid 6ft, coming from the ESE, with a period of 9 seconds. The energy is moderate, and the conditions are looking clean. It’s not huge, but it’s the best quality we’ve seen so far, making for a super fun session.

Now, hold onto your board. From Thursday the 16th afternoon through Friday the 17th, we’re looking at the big one. Thursday afternoon sees a 8ft SSW swell, with a 14-second period, and the wind goes offshore. That’s a lot of power and the setup is clean. Friday the 17th is the absolute peak. We’re talking 13ft of solid SSW groundswell, with a 12-second period. The energy is extreme, and both the morning and afternoon have offshore winds. This is a serious, expert-only swell. It’s going to be massive, powerful, and definitely not for the faint of heart. If you’re an experienced surfer, that Friday morning is your window.

The weekend of the 18th and 19th gets blown out by a strong ENE wind, so we’ll sit that out. The following week has some pulse, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag. Tuesday the 22nd builds again, with a 8ft SSW swell and a 14-second period, but the wind is cross-off. Then Wednesday the 22nd afternoon is a real surprise: an 12ft WSW swell with a 9-second period, but the wind goes completely glassy. That’s a rare combination, but the period is short, so it’ll be a bit soft and lumpy despite the size. The end of the week, from Thursday the 23rd to Saturday the 25th, is all about size. We’re seeing 10ft to 12ft SSW swells, with periods up to 17 seconds, but the wind is mostly cross-on or cross-off, so the quality is going to be marginal. The energy is through the roof, but you’ll be fighting the wind. Saturday the 25th morning looks the best of that bunch, with a clean, cross-off wind and an 12ft swell.

The very end of the 16-day window, around Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th, drops off a bit in size but still has some solid 7ft+ swell with a very long period. The wind is onshore or cross-off, so it’s not the best quality.

So, to wrap it up: the best of the best is undeniably Friday the 17th. That 13ft with offshore winds is a world-class, big-wave day at Tubes for experts only. The other standout is Tuesday the 14th morning – a much smaller, glassy, and clean session that will be perfect for everyone else.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sat
18
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Rating
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2
2
0
0
1
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
3
3
4
3
4
4
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
10
1
SSW
10
1.6
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
9
0.6
SSW
10
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
1.6
SW
16
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
3
SW
13
4
SW
12
4
SSW
12
3.5
SSW
13
2.5
S
12
2.4
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1569
805
560
423
296
222
367
544
60
61
53
51
1179
3278
2448
2601
4447
4320
3985
2166
1584
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
5
ENE
15
E
15
NE
5
NNE
10
SE
5
NNW
0
WNW
5
S
10
NW
10
WSW
10
SW
5
NW
5
NNW
10
WSW
20
W
25
WSW
10
SSW
10
E
25
ENE
35
ENE
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:39AM1.48m
2:19PM1.39m
2:36AM1.57m
3:09PM1.52m
3:25AM1.64m
3:55PM1.63m
4:10AM1.67m
4:39PM1.70m
4:52AM1.65m
5:20PM1.72m
5:32AM1.59m
6:00PM1.69m
6:10AM1.50m
6:39PM1.62m
Low Tide
8:07AM0.24m
8:21PM0.28m
8:58AM0.14m
9:15PM0.18m
9:43AM0.05m
10:03PM0.12m
10:25AM0.01m
10:48PM0.10m
11:04AM0.00m
11:31PM0.12m
11:41AM0.04m
00:12AM0.19m
12:17PM0.12m
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rain showers
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7:24
7:24
7:24
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
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5:25
5:27
5:27
5:28
5:28
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5:30
5:30
 mm
2
1
1
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Temp °C
15
15
17
15
16
17
16
18
20
17
17
18
16
18
22
17
17
16
15
15
16
Feels °C
13
15
15
10
16
17
16
18
19
17
15
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15
17
21
14
13
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14
10
11
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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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