Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Tubes has got cookin' for us over the next couple of weeks.

This is a bit of a slow burner. We're looking at a solid run of quality groundswell, but you've gotta be patient, 'cause the first few days are pretty ordinary. The water temp at Tubes is sittin' at 64°, which is feelin' a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want that hood or at least a decent steamer.

Right now, Sunday the 12th is a write-off. The 5ft SSW swell is there, but that 12 mph cross-on easterly is just gonna chop it to bits. You're lookin' at poor surf and weak energy (894). Monday the 13th isn't much better with a small 4ft and 4ft SSW swell and onshore or cross-shore breezes. Not worth paddlin' out.

Things start to turn on Tuesday the 14th. We've got a glassy morning with a 5ft ESE swell. The energy is still moderate (545) and the period's only 9 seconds, but when it's glassy like that, you can get some fun ones. Not a standout, just a sign of life.

Wednesday the 15th is small and underwhelming. Thursday the 16th morning though? That's where we get a proper pulse. The swell jumps to 10ft from the SW at 14 seconds – that's proper groundswell energy (2842). The wind is glassy, making for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is a serious session for the crew who know what they're doin'. The afternoon stays solid at 8ft and clean.

Friday the 17th keeps the juice flowin' with 10ft in the morning, but the wind picks up a bit. The afternoon goes glassy again with an 8ft SW swell. Energy is strong (1886). This is a good day, but not quite the top pick.

Saturday the 18th is a write-off again with strong onshore winds. Gotta sit that one out.

Now, the standout of the whole run looks to be Tuesday the 22nd of July. We've got a huge 10ft SSW groundswell pumpin' through with a 14-second period. The combined energy is a massive 3869 in the morning and 3183 in the afternoon. The wind goes glassy early and cross-off in the arvo, plus the water anomaly is a bit colder than normal but that won't matter when you're droppin' into bombs. This is expert territory at that size. Tubes loves that direction too SSW is bang on what it needs. If you can handle the juice, this is the day.

Wednesday the 23rd is also a cracker, with excellent conditions all day and big, clean 7ft to 10ft SW swell. Energy is still very strong (2205 to 2774). The wind is light cross-off, so it'll be clean but not quite glassy.

Saturday the 25th of July, the swell is gettin' into giant territory – 13ft from the SW. The afternoon looks absolutely epic though, with glassy conditions and an energy reading of 6046. If you're a charger, that's your window.

Sunday the 26th is also lookin' unreal with 12ft SSW groundswell, glassy morning and offshore in the afternoon, and energy in the 4000s. Monday the 27th sees the energy start to drop, but it's still a fun, clean 6ft with offshore winds.

So, bottom line: The first few days are a slow grind. The real deal kicks in on Thursday the 16th for the experienced crew, but the crown jewel is Tuesday the 22nd. Massive swell, glassy conditions, and Tubes fire. Just be ready for some serious water moving around. Big crowds are always possible at Tubes, so get there early.

Rusty, out.

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