Surf Forecasts:
Tubes surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 5,372 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tubes in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about what’s going on at Tubes. First few days are gonna be a grind, but if you can wait, there’s some proper juice coming.
Right now, Wednesday the 2nd, we got a 10-foot SW swell but the wind is cross and the water is 61°F, which is 5°F colder than normal—that’s way off the average, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit. Combined energy is strong at 3415 (moderate to strong) but the surf is marginal.
Thursday the 3rd is still average. Friday the 4th through Sunday the 6th is pretty much garbage with onshore winds and lumpy conditions. Saturday the 5th has some waist-high waves but it’s windy and onshore.
Monday the 7th afternoon is the first good look: offshore wind from the SW at 9 mph, 6ft SSW swell, 14-second period, clean. That’s a solid session, but the real standouts are later.
Tuesday the 8th morning also has light offshore wind and clean 4ft SSW swell.
Now, Wednesday the 16th afternoon is a big one: 8ft SW swell with 11-second period, offshore wind from the WSW at 9 mph, clean, and combined energy at 2894. That’s a 4 (excellent for experienced surfers). Over 8ft, so keep the beginners on the beach.
Thursday the 17th morning is the top of the forecast: 13ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period and gentle offshore wind from the SSW. Combined energy is a massive 6169 (strong to very strong). That’s big-wave territory, only for experts. That long period means it’ll wrap nicely at this reef-and-point setup, but be ready for wider set intervals. Afternoon stays solid with 12ft SW and light cross-off wind.
Crowds can be a factor at Tubes, especially when it’s firing.
If you’re intermediate, aim for Monday the 7th afternoon or Tuesday the 8th morning. For the experts, Wednesday the 16th afternoon and Thursday the 17th are the ones to lock in—just remember it’s over a week out, so don’t book time off yet.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SE by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun morning, calm by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3415 | 2733 | 1922 | 1989 | 742 | 2828 | 1010 | 632 | 575 | 485 | 419 | 338 | 2151 | 4809 | 3079 | 1525 | 1193 | 946 | 343 | 324 | 195 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 6:35PM1.52m | 6:53AM1.29m | 7:20PM1.36m | 7:49AM1.14m | 8:32PM1.19m | 9:45AM1.02m | 10:56PM1.12m | 12:16PM1.11m | 00:45AM1.23m | 1:25PM1.30m | 1:43AM1.38m | 2:11PM1.50m | 2:26AM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:15PM0.23m | 00:51AM0.32m | 12:56PM0.38m | 1:44AM0.48m | 1:55PM0.54m | 3:16AM0.61m | 4:00PM0.66m | 5:47AM0.59m | 6:28PM0.58m | 7:10AM0.43m | 7:38PM0.40m | 7:58AM0.27m | 8:23PM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 25 | 27 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 25 | 27 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 3415 | 2733 | 1922 | 1989 | 742 | 347 | 683 | 359 | 92 | 485 | 419 | 338 | 2151 | 4809 | 3079 | 1265 | 998 | 544 | 255 | 324 | 195 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 8 | E 9 | ENE 8 | — | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | E 9 | S 10 |
| kJ | 27 | 26 | 61 | 14 | 14 | — | 239 | 177 | 163 | 46 | 47 | 40 | 240 | 61 | — | 1525 | 1193 | 946 | 343 | 166 | 64 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | — | — | SE 11 | SSE 9 | S 14 | ENE 10 | — | SSW 25 | S 13 | — | — | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 7 | SW 15 |
| kJ | — | — | 14 | 26 | — | — | 31 | 103 | 138 | 31 | — | 123 | 31 | — | — | 17 | 14 | 70 | 290 | 40 | 57 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 3 | SE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | E 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | 122 | 497 | 2828 | 1010 | 632 | 575 | 310 | 278 | 345 | 618 | 1117 | 1917 | — | — | 35 | — | — | 126 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 59 | 0 | 140 | 324 | 481 | 1764 | 3297 | 198 | 198 | 595 | 198 | 198 | 514 | 140 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
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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).
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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