
Surf Forecasts:
Tubes surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 6,560 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s 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 (Sep 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tubes in the next 16 days are 3.5m 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 3.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a long, hard look at what’s coming down the line for Tubes. I gotta be straight with you—there’s a rough patch ahead before we get to the good stuff.
The next week is looking pretty grim overall. We’ve got a big, messy swell arriving on Thursday the 3rd, with a 10ft swell from the SSE, but it’s getting hammered by a strong 19 mph cross-offshore wind. The wave energy is massive (1942), but the conditions are marginal at best. Friday the 4th isn’t much better—still big, still windy, and that cross-shore chop will have you fighting for every turn. Honestly, from Thursday through the weekend, it’s a write-off. The wind is just ruining it.
We get a bit of a breather on Monday the 7th. The wind drops right off, turning light and offshore in the morning, with a clean 7ft SSW groundswell (period 14 seconds) pushing through (1935 energy). It’s still a bit hefty for beginners at that size, and the tide might be a factor, but for the experienced crew, it’s a window. By Tuesday morning the 8th, the wind goes glassy—dead calm—and the swell drops to a cleaner 4ft from the SW. That’s your first real chance for a clean, fun session, even if the energy is moderate (746).
Now, the real standout—the one you want to circle on the calendar—is Monday the 14th. This is the big one. We’ve got a serious SSW groundswell building through the weekend, and on Monday morning it’s a solid 6ft, but by the afternoon it’s pumping at 10ft with a 15-second period. The wave energy is a massive 4097—that’s strong, powerful stuff. And the wind? Offshore and light at 6 mph. That’s the kind of combo that makes Tubes fire. This is expert territory only; 10ft is no joke. For the experienced guys, this is the best session on offer by a long shot.
Tuesday the 15th keeps the quality high with a 7ft SSW swell and clean offshore winds in the afternoon, but it won’t have the same punch as Monday.
There’s a bit of a lull mid-week before another clean window opens up on Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th. Thursday sees a clean 5ft SW groundswell with light offshore winds—a solid, fun day for intermediates. Friday morning the 18th gets a bit more size (7ft) and good energy (2449), but the wind swings cross-offshore, so it’s not as perfect.
Look, the first week is a struggle. Strong winds and lumpy conditions are the story. But that Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th? That’s the pay-off. Be ready.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Thu night, light winds from the NE by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1240 | 2902 | 1834 | 711 | 557 | 423 | 469 | 388 | 2951 | 6180 | 3764 | 1900 | 1408 | 919 | 600 | 373 | 202 | 248 | 485 | 374 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 2:48PM1.66m | 3:02AM1.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:36AM0.13m | 9:01PM0.11m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 31 | 25 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 9 | SW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 13 |
702 | 347 | 180 | 391 | 173 | 423 | 469 | 388 | 2951 | 6180 | 3764 | 1900 | 1408 | 805 | 434 | 280 | 196 | 202 | 202 | 374 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 14 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 9 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | E 9 |
22 | — | 222 | 219 | 192 | 66 | 47 | 40 | 302 | 68 | 42 | 35 | 49 | 919 | 600 | 373 | 202 | 147 | 485 | 133 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 9 | E 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 26 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSE 8 | SE 10 |
— | — | — | 44 | 70 | 18 | 31 | 129 | 29 | — | — | — | — | 123 | 146 | 56 | 109 | 248 | 6 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 |
1240 | 2902 | 1834 | 711 | 557 | 256 | 236 | 198 | 308 | 481 | 1211 | 1083 | 1218 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 352 | 978 | 1391 | 672 | 172 | 198 | 595 | 198 | 198 | 560 | 180 | 172 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 140 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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