Surf Forecasts:
Tubes surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,536 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey everyone, Rusty here. We’re looking at a pretty specific run at Tubes for the next couple of weeks. This is a sheltered reef and point break that needs the stars to align.
Right now, there's a big, long-period swell from the SW running, but the wind’s a problem. Wednesday morning we’ve got a solid 10ft SSW groundswell with a 14-second interval – that’s a big, powerful groundswell with a combined energy of 3536 – and offshore wind from the SSW at 19 mph. The face will be clean, but the report shows the conditions are marginal, maybe a tide issue. This is a meaty wave for intermediates and up only.
From Thursday the 17th through Monday the 21st, the wind switches onshore or cross-shore, and the surf goes messy. Thursday morning has a 8ft SW swell, but a 12 mph cross-onshore wind makes it choppy. By Sunday the 20th, it’s 7ft of lumpy SW swell under a fresh ESE cross-wind. Monday the 21st afternoon has a tiny 5ft swell with low energy (924) and light wind – it’s surfable but not exciting.
Then it gets smaller. Tuesday the 22nd through the 28th, the swell drops to 4ft, then 1ft. Mostly onshore wind. You'd be wasting your time.
Mark your calendar for Friday, September 25th.
This is the one. The data says an excellent surf condition for experienced surfers. We’ll have a 8ft SSW groundswell with a 13-second period and a light 10 mph offshore wind. The combined energy is strong at 2594. That’s clean, glassy, offshore conditions on a long-period groundswell. The direction is right in the sweet spot. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, but for a Friday, it’ll be worth it. 8ft is a solid wave – experts only, beginners stay on the beach.
Saturday the 26th stays clean but drops to 6ft with a stronger offshore wind. Sunday the 27th morning is super glassy with only a light breeze, but the swell is down to 5ft. Good, but not the standout.
The water temp is standard for this time of year, nothing unusual.
So, your one true shot for a memorable session is Friday, September 25th at Tubes. Everything else is mostly a bust or just average. Get on it if you can.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the E by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 69mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 972 | 3536 | 2940 | 1568 | 1677 | 1319 | 1013 | 928 | 798 | 734 | 695 | 555 | 461 | 1837 | 1584 | 1109 | 742 | 570 | 455 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | 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 | glassy |
High Tide | 5:59AM1.37m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:56PM0.27m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | 6:10 | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
mm | — | 5 | 2 | 5 | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | E 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | E 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | ESE 8 | SW 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 570 | 208 | 2940 | 1568 | 1677 | 1319 | 1013 | 928 | 798 | 734 | 695 | 555 | 692 | 1837 | 1584 | 588 | 742 | 354 | 232 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 11 | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 12 | — | — | SW 13 | E 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 252 | 250 | 165 | 131 | 108 | 180 | 75 | 58 | — | — | — | 64 | 396 | — | — | 1109 | 295 | 570 | 455 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 |
| kJ | 489 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 461 | — | — | — | — | — | 54 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 14 | — | SSE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | ESE 8 | — | SSE 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 972 | 3536 | — | 147 | 263 | 288 | 437 | 485 | 688 | 597 | 836 | 925 | — | 921 | 931 | — | 57 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 140 | 198 | 180 | 198 | 333 | 198 | 595 | 1508 | 183 | 529 | 198 | 140 | 180 | 180 | 0 | 140 | 67 | 0 |
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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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