Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.93° E

Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 12 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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 4,816 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with ESE 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 14th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 16th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 17th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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


G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the back half of this run is where the magic happens. First surf worth paddling out for won’t be until Tuesday morning, so the first few days are a write-off.

Alright, Tuesday morning, 14 July. Tubes is looking clean with a glassy surface and a 5ft swell from the ESE. The water’s sitting at 64°, which is a touch colder than usual for this time of year, so a 3/2 steamer might be the call. The combined energy is moderate (592). Not a standout, but a decent little session to get the arms moving.

Wednesday morning is tiny, not worth a mention. Wednesday afternoon, Tubes has a short, weak 4ft SW swell (271) but it’s clean with offshore wind. Ordinary but rideable.

Now, Thursday morning, 16 July. This is where it gets real. Tubes has a solid 10ft SW groundswell, period 14 seconds, and it’s glassy. The energy is strong (3119). This is big, powerful stuff – experts only. The swell is long-period, so it’ll be lining up nicely on this reef and point setup, but expect long lulls between sets. Thursday afternoon is similar, 8ft and clean with offshore wind. That morning session is the first true standout.

Friday morning, 17 July, is pushing 13ft SW, but with a moderate breeze and cross-off wind, it’s more for the brave. The energy is very strong (4663). It’s raw and heavy. The afternoon gets messy with rain and lumpy cross-shore wind. Not the best.

Saturday, 18 July, is a write-off with strong onshore winds and choppy conditions. Sunday, 19 July, settle down with a clean 4ft S swell (907) and light cross-off winds. Pleasant, but not a highlight.

Monday, 20 July, is small and clean. Nothing special.

Tuesday, 21 July, gets ugly again with a strong 15ft SW swell and onshore winds. Kite surfers might love it, paddle surfers should stay on the beach. Wednesday, 22 July, is big and onshore, marginal.

Now, the big one: Thursday, 23 July afternoon. Tubes has a 8ft SSW swell, 14 second period, with gentle offshore wind. The energy is very strong (2825). It’s clean and excellent for experienced surfers. This is the second true standout.

Friday, 24 July, keeps pumping. Morning has a 10ft SW swell with 15 second period and moderate offshore wind (3333). The afternoon is even better: 7ft SSW, 18 second period – that’s a very long-period groundswell – with light offshore wind (5389). That afternoon session is long, clean, and powerful. Experts only.

Saturday, 25 July, is big but onshore, so not great.

And then Sunday, 26 July. This is the jackpot. Tubes has a massive 21ft SW swell, 13 second period, with gentle offshore wind. The energy is extreme (12403). Conditions are clean and exceptional for expert surfers. The afternoon is similar at 20ft. This is the absolute standout of the whole 16 days – massive, clean, and powerful. Not for the faint-hearted.

Monday, 27 July, still has a solid 12ft SSW swell, glassy in the morning, clean in the afternoon. A great way to finish the run.

So, the two true standouts: Thursday morning, 16 July, and Sunday, 26 July. Both at Tubes. Both for experts only. The rest is a mix of clean but smaller days or big and messy. Get out there if you’ve got the nerve.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SSW
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1.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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346
222
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131
2888
3119
2323
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4663
3563
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Wind (km/h)
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25
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15
NE
10
NE
15
ESE
10
NW
5
WNW
10
SSW
10
NNW
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ESE
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High Tide
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
00:52AM0.28m
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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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