Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.93° E

Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tubes sea temperature is
17.2° C
1.7° 

Tubes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tubes surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 4,103 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 11s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 4th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 5th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 6th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ at the next couple of weeks for Tubes. This is a reef and point setup, and it’s got a run of solid swell comin’ through, but it ain’t all good news. The water’s sittin’ at 63°, which is a fair bit colder than what we’d normally expect for this time of year – about 3° below average, so you’ll want a thicker wetsuit.

The first solid surf kicks off on Wednesday the 5th of August. Morning is a bit average with a 3ft SW swell and a long 15 second period, but the real action starts in the afternoon. We get a clean 5.6ft SW swell with a long 16 second period, and the wind goes offshore from the SW. The energy is solid (1551). This is a good one, but not the standout.

Thursday the 6th of August is where it gets serious. The morning brings a 9.8ft SW swell with a long 14 second period, light offshore wind from the SSW, and clean conditions. The energy is pumpin’ (3674). This is for experienced surfers only – it’s big and powerful. The afternoon holds 11.5ft SW swell with a moderate offshore wind. It’s still clean, but the wind is a bit stronger.

Friday the 7th of August keeps the size up with 8.2ft SW swell and a 14 second period in the morning, light offshore from the SW, and clean. The afternoon though, the wind swings cross-shore from the ESE and it gets a little messy. The energy is still huge (2954).

Now, the Saturday the 8th of August morning is a standout. You’ve got a 8.2ft SW swell with a long 14 second period, but the wind is a light WNW cross-offshore, keeping it clean. The energy is strong (2337). This is a top pick for the whole run – big, clean, and the wind is just right. The afternoon gets a bit too windy from the WSW.

Sunday the 9th of August is still pumping with 9.8ft to 11.5ft SW swell, but there’s light rain and a fresh 19 mph SSE wind. The setup is cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but with that much wind it’s more for the hardcore crew. The energy is massive (3257-3935).

From Monday the 10th of August, the swell drops and the wind goes all wrong. We get a few days of cross and onshore winds, and the energy fades. There’s a big gap of poor surf until Wednesday the 12th of August, when you get a small 3.9ft SW swell with a light offshore, but it’s weak (400).

The next real standout is Thursday the 13th of August. The morning has a 6.9ft SW swell with an incredibly long 18 second period, and light offshore wind from the SW. The energy is rippin’ (2598). This is a groundswell of the highest order – perfect for this reef and point, but it will be very straight at the beach. The afternoon holds 7.2ft SW swell with a gentle offshore.

Friday the 14th of August is a dream. The morning is glassy – zero wind – with a 9.8ft SW swell and a long 15 second period. The energy is massive (4027). This is the absolute best of the whole run: glassy, clean, and powerful. Afternoon has a light offshore.

Saturday the 15th of August keeps it going with 11.5ft SW swell in the morning, a light offshore wind, and clean conditions. The energy is the highest we see at 5020. This is for experts only.

Sunday the 16th of August has a 7.9ft SW swell, light offshore, and clean – still a solid option. The action fades out from Monday the 17th of August, with smaller swells and more wind. Tuesday the 18th of August has a 9.8ft SW swell, but the wind is cross-shore from the ESE, so it’s messy.

The best on offer is Friday the 14th of August morning – glassy, 9.8ft of SW groundswell, and the energy is through the roof. The second standout is Saturday the 8th of August morning – clean, 8.2ft, and that light cross-offshore wind. The chest-deep days are Wednesday the 5th of August afternoon and Thursday the 13th of August.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.8
ESE
11
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.3
SW
11
1.3
ESE
10
0.9
SW
15
1.7
SW
16
2.3
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15
3
SW
14
3.5
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13
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12
2.5
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2.5
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14
2.3
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13
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13
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SW
13
3.5
SW
13
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SSW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
731
643
537
570
418
342
309
1412
2148
3674
3567
2418
2785
2944
4021
2337
1890
2679
3257
3935
2405
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
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ESE
10
N
15
N
10
NNE
10
NW
10
NNW
15
SW
10
WNW
10
SSW
20
WSW
15
W
10
SW
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ESE
10
NNE
10
WNW
25
WSW
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W
30
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30
SSE
25
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:29PM1.60m
6:40AM1.39m
7:06PM1.52m
7:22AM1.28m
7:53PM1.41m
8:17AM1.16m
8:59PM1.29m
9:50AM1.06m
10:46PM1.22m
11:59AM1.09m
00:33AM1.28m
1:24PM1.24m
1:44AM1.41m
Low Tide
12:10PM0.15m
00:42AM0.27m
12:44PM0.24m
1:24AM0.35m
1:25PM0.35m
2:18AM0.45m
2:21PM0.48m
3:39AM0.54m
3:54PM0.59m
5:36AM0.55m
6:00PM0.57m
7:09AM0.43m
7:29PM0.44m
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5:40
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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