Surf Forecasts:
Tubes surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 10,821 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tubes in the next 16 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey crew, Rusty here. Tubes is looking like the spot to be over the next couple weeks. Water temp is about 64°F – a bit colder than average for this time, so don’t forget the booties if you’re sensitive.
Kickoff Sunday July 19 morning gives us 1.6m southwest swell at 9 seconds, light offshore wind, and moderate energy (873). It’s a decent start, but the real gem comes Tuesday July 21 morning: 1.8m southwest groundswell with a 15-second period, absolutely glassy. Combined energy hits 1669 – moderate but clean. That’s the kind of session where you’ll be grinning ear to ear.
Then Friday July 24 afternoon is a beast: 3.5m south-southwest swell, 15-second period, light offshore wind, and energy at 4725. Strong, powerful, and clean – expert only. If you’re up for it, it’s the best of the whole run.
Saturday July 25 keeps the good stuff going with 3.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun night, calm by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 9 | SW 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 362 | 440 | 1860 | 868 | 650 | 433 | 1396 | 2412 | 2135 | 1474 | 1500 | 860 | 772 | 2061 | 8675 | 7616 | 4695 | 3582 | 3989 | 3169 | 1892 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:17PM1.51m | 7:26AM1.26m | 7:58PM1.38m | 8:10AM1.14m | 8:45PM1.26m | 9:10AM1.04m | 9:52PM1.15m | 10:51AM0.98m | 11:31PM1.11m | 12:39PM1.02m | 00:56AM1.15m | 1:44PM1.12m | 1:52AM1.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:52PM0.23m | 1:32AM0.39m | 1:29PM0.36m | 2:16AM0.49m | 2:10PM0.49m | 3:10AM0.59m | 3:05PM0.61m | 4:31AM0.65m | 4:37PM0.69m | 6:18AM0.63m | 6:31PM0.67m | 7:31AM0.55m | 7:41PM0.59m | ||||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 18 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SE 10 | SE 12 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | ESE 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 362 | 369 | 355 | 868 | 650 | 433 | 1396 | 2412 | 2135 | 1474 | 145 | 860 | 303 | 2061 | 8675 | 7616 | 4695 | 3582 | 3989 | 3169 | 1892 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SW 12 | SSE 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 5 | ESE 12 | SSW 11 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | E 10 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 216 | 272 | 29 | 407 | 400 | 373 | 273 | 242 | 226 | 151 | 4 | 93 | 135 | 66 | 48 | 47 | 30 | 29 | 22 | 18 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | S 10 | E 10 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | E 10 | — | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | SSW 15 | E 7 | SE 12 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 |
| kJ | 295 | 31 | 18 | 205 | 239 | 306 | 8 | — | 79 | 71 | 73 | 9 | 67 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 9 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | WSW 7 | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 10 | E 4 |
| kJ | — | 440 | 1860 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1500 | 403 | 772 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 13 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 67 | 144 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 140 | 140 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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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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