
Surf Forecasts:
Tubes surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 7,686 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s 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 (Sep 08) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tubes in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya with the long-range look for Tubes.
Alright, listen up. We've got a bit of a slow start on our hands for Tubes. The first few days are pretty much a write-off, so don't even bother paddling out just yet. The wait is on.
The first real chance of something decent swings around on Tuesday the 8th of September. The early morning session is looking like the pick of the day, with a glassy surface and clean lines. The swell is a modest 4ft from the SW, with a solid 13-second period. It's not gonna be huge, but with zero wind, you'll be getting some nicely shaped waves all to yourselves. The combined energy is moderate at 697, so there's enough to push you along. The water is 61°F and it's feeling much colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want a good suit. Tuesday afternoon fades a bit.
Now, the week builds towards a true standout. Thursday the 10th of September is your day. The afternoon session is where it's at. The swell jumps to 8ft from the SW, with a very long 15-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the numbers back it up, with the combined energy hitting a hefty 3129. More importantly, the wind goes light and cross-off, leaving the place clean as a whistle. This is a serious setup for experienced surfers. The long period means these waves will be powerful and lined up perfectly for the reef and point setup here. Paddling out might be a mission between sets, but the rides will be worth it. This is your target.
After that, things get a bit choppy with onshore winds for a few days. We've got another window opening on Sunday the 13th of September. The morning is looking glassy again, with a solid 6ft SW groundswell and a combined energy of 1470. That's a very good session on offer.
Then, Monday the 14th of September sees another pulse of size, with the morning swell hitting 13ft from the SW. That is big, and it's only for experts. The afternoon cleans up nicely with offshore wind and 8ft waves, another excellent call for the confident crew.
The following week continues to show promise. Tuesday the 15th of September morning is glassy with 6ft waves, and Wednesday the 16th of September has clean offshore winds all day with 6ft to 6ft of swell. These are all very good, but they don't quite have the same raw power as that Thursday the 10th. The pattern starts to break down again late in the second week as the wind turns onshore and the swell directions shift.
So, the clear winner is Thursday the 10th of September afternoon. The runner-up would be Sunday the 13th of September morning. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the ESE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | ESE 8 | SW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
4121 | 7660 | 4542 | 2593 | 1758 | 854 | 591 | 367 | 232 | 169 | 398 | 326 | 535 | 3121 | 2424 | 2110 | 1242 | 932 | 819 | 1655 | 2198 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 12:16PM1.11m | 00:45AM1.23m | 1:25PM1.30m | 1:43AM1.38m | 2:11PM1.50m | 2:26AM1.51m | 2:48PM1.66m | 3:02AM1.61m | 3:22PM1.77m | 3:36AM1.66m | 3:54PM1.83m | 4:07AM1.67m | 4:24PM1.83m | 4:37AM1.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:28PM0.58m | 7:10AM0.43m | 7:38PM0.40m | 7:58AM0.27m | 8:23PM0.24m | 8:36AM0.13m | 9:01PM0.11m | 9:09AM0.03m | 9:35PM0.03m | 9:41AM-0.02m | 10:07PM-0.00m | 10:10AM-0.03m | 10:36PM0.01m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 31 | 26 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 23 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 17 | E 9 |
4121 | 7660 | 4542 | 2593 | 1758 | 702 | 425 | 287 | 205 | 162 | 398 | 326 | 535 | 3121 | 2424 | 2110 | 1242 | 932 | 819 | 1655 | 1645 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | — | — | SSE 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 16 | E 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 15 | SSW 20 | SW 12 | SSW 15 |
325 | — | — | 59 | 676 | 854 | 591 | 367 | 232 | 145 | 106 | 108 | 339 | 70 | 34 | 31 | — | 8 | 76 | 614 | 2198 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | — | — | — | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SW 14 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 5 | SSE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | — | — | SE 13 | — | — |
36 | — | — | — | 50 | 161 | 106 | 77 | 47 | 169 | 29 | 16 | 25 | 8 | 44 | 26 | — | — | 7 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | W 4 | WSW 5 | S 5 | — | — | SE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
47 | 88 | 273 | 572 | 1009 | 1198 | — | — | — | — | 18 | 39 | 29 | — | — | 156 | 885 | 858 | 1241 | 1141 | 1960 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 198 | 560 | 198 | 140 | 140 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 140 | 198 | 198 | 142 | 140 | 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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