Surf Forecasts:
Tubes surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,388 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tubes in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tubes over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | ESE 9 | SW 14 | ESE 8 | SW 13 | SE 9 | SW 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | WSW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3388 | 2782 | 1474 | 1912 | 1319 | 939 | 928 | 798 | 911 | 634 | 614 | 791 | 1811 | 1518 | 1018 | 754 | 538 | 575 | 484 | 434 | 669 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 6:12PM1.39m | 6:25AM1.24m | 6:38PM1.24m | 6:55AM1.09m | 7:11PM1.09m | 7:50AM0.95m | 8:56PM0.95m | 12:15PM0.96m | 00:28AM1.02m | 1:12PM1.11m | 1:16AM1.16m | 1:43PM1.27m | 1:48AM1.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:59AM0.34m | 00:22AM0.40m | 12:25PM0.48m | 00:53AM0.54m | 12:56PM0.63m | 1:41AM0.68m | 2:00PM0.77m | 4:51AM0.75m | 6:22PM0.77m | 6:53AM0.63m | 7:18PM0.62m | 7:28AM0.48m | 7:49PM0.47m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
mm | 5 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 6 | 3 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SW 13 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 13 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 3388 | 2782 | 1474 | 1912 | 1319 | 939 | 928 | 798 | 911 | 634 | 614 | 791 | 863 | 1360 | 753 | 695 | 538 | 575 | 484 | 346 | 273 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | E 11 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 14 | E 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | S 15 |
| kJ | 208 | 165 | 143 | 189 | 108 | 75 | — | — | — | — | 38 | 396 | 1811 | 521 | 1018 | 754 | 531 | 448 | 283 | 81 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | — | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 15 | — | SSE 7 | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WSW 12 | S 14 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 131 | 108 | 141 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 551 | — | 258 | — | — | 52 | 188 | 166 | 121 | 37 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | WSW 11 |
| kJ | 1081 | — | — | 275 | 253 | 403 | 542 | 756 | 569 | 1071 | 1131 | — | — | 1518 | 943 | — | — | — | — | 434 | 669 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 140 | 0 | 180 | 198 | 894 | 198 | 595 | 1508 | 183 | 198 | 484 | 140 | 206 | 198 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 180 | 30 |
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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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