Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a flat or junk stretch to get through. The first few days are a write-off, with messy, cross-onshore winds and weak energy. The real story starts to build next week. The standout session is shaping up for the morning of Monday, August 3rd, but the absolute best on offer is Thursday morning, August 6th, with a massive, clean swell that’s only for the experienced. The second week has some promising looks but is less certain.

For the first call, we’re looking at Tubes. This is a reef and point set-up, sheltered from the swell, and it needs a solid SSW direction to fire. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real surfable window hits Sunday morning, August 2nd. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and we get a 7ft swell from the ESE with a period of 9 seconds. The energy is moderate (956) but that clean face will make it feel better. This is a nice little dawny for the intermediates.

Monday morning, August 3rd, is the first true standout. The wind is glassy again, and we have a 6ft ESE swell, same direction, but a slightly longer period of 10 seconds. The energy is solid (1245). This is a beautiful, clean morning for a long session. The wind stays light all morning, so expect fun, organized lines.

Thursday morning, August 6th, is the big one. The swell jumps to 10ft from the SW with a 13-second period, and the energy is very strong (2995). The wind is dead calm, glassy. This is excellent surf, but at 10ft, it’s only for experts. The size and power will be intimidating. If you’ve got the skills, this is the session to circle.

Friday morning, August 7th, sees a bigger swell of 12ft with a 15-second period, but the wind is a cross-on, so it won’t be as clean. The energy is huge (5194), but the conditions will be challenging. Later that afternoon, the wind swings offshore from the WSW at 22 mph, which is strong, but it’ll be raw and powerful. This is a day for the chargers.

The second week starts with a promising morning on Monday, August 11th. We get a 10ft swell from the west with a short period of 7 seconds, and glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (1098). The short period means it’ll be a bit sectiony, but it’s clean.

The morning of Wednesday, August 13th, is another big one: 12ft from the SW with a 10-second period, glassy, and very strong energy (3090). Excellent for experienced surfers, but as a long-range call, keep your expectations in check.

There are a few other days with decent swell, but the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, so they’re not worth chasing. The crowds at Tubes can be there sometimes, so expect company on the good days.

Rusty.

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