Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming up for Tubes.

We're in for a solid run, but it's a bit of a slow start. The first proper surfable waves don't show up until Wednesday afternoon, so you've got a quiet Monday and Tuesday getting things sorted. The water at Tubes is sitting a bit colder than normal for this time of year, at 64°.

Wednesday 15th July – The afternoon is where it kicks off. We've got a 2ft swell from the SW, with a short period of 8 seconds, so it's a bit of a windswell bump. But the wind is offshore and light, making it clean. The energy is moderate (563). It's a fun, manageable size for intermediates.

Thursday 16th July – This is the first real standout. Thursday morning sees a 10ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, making it powerful and long-period. The combined energy is very strong (3140). The wind is cross-off and light, keeping it clean. This is big, excellent surf for experienced surfers only. The afternoon drops slightly to 8ft, still excellent.

Friday 17th July – Another big morning, 10ft SW swell with a 12-second period, and very strong energy (2580). Light cross-off wind keeps it clean. The afternoon turns a bit messy with a cross-shore wind, so get on it early.

Saturday 18th July – We get a bit of a breather. The swell drops to around 4ft, but the wind goes glassy in the afternoon. The energy is moderate (552). It's a good day for a beginner or a longboard, but it's inconsistent.

Sunday 19th July – The swell is back. We've got a 7ft SW groundswell in the morning, building to 8ft in the afternoon. The wind is offshore and clean. The energy is strong (2277). This is a very good, clean day for experienced surfers.

Monday 20th July – Another solid day. 8ft SW swell with a 12-second period, and light offshore winds all day. The energy is strong (2017). Excellent, clean conditions.

Tuesday 21st July – This is the absolute standout of the whole forecast. Tuesday morning we have a 13ft SSW groundswell with a 15-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is exceptional (7254). The afternoon goes up to 16ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the energy is massive (12546). This is pumping, but it's expert-only territory. The light offshore wind is perfect for a reef like Tubes.

Wednesday 22nd July – The swell stays big, with 12ft to 13ft SW groundswell. The energy is exceptional (11866 in the afternoon). This is still excellent for experts, but watch the wind direction.

Thursday 23rd July – Still big, with 16ft SW swell, but the wind picks up to a moderate breeze. The morning gets a bit sketchy, but the afternoon is clean with a moderate offshore wind. The energy is very strong (9542).

Friday 24th July – The swell is still 12ft, but the wind swings around to a cross-onshore, making it choppy and marginal. It's a day to give it a miss unless you're a glutton for punishment.

Saturday 25th July – Similar story. 10ft to 12ft swell, but onshore winds make it lumpy. Not great.

Sunday 26th July – The swell drops back to 8ft, but the wind is still cross-shore to cross-onshore. It's marginal.

Monday 27th July – We get a late pulse. 16ft WSW swell, but the wind is a strong cross-off. The energy is massive (13702). The morning is marginal for the wind, but the afternoon brings rain showers and a fresh offshore wind. It's a wildcard.

Tuesday 28th July – A strong easterly wind blows onshore, making the 12ft swell a messy, lumpy mess. Poor.

Wednesday 29th July – The swell is still 13ft, but the wind is cross-onshore, keeping it choppy and poor.

So, if you're looking for the best of the best, Tuesday 21st July is the day. The combo of a massive, long-period SSW groundswell and glassy, offshore winds is about as good as it gets for a reef like Tubes. Just know it's for experts only. The crowd at Tubes can be a hassle sometimes, but on a day like that, the lineup will be thinned out by the size. The Thursday 16th and Wednesday 22nd are also fantastic, clean days for experienced surfers.

Rusty.

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