Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.93° E

Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tubes sea temperature is
14.5°C
4.3° 

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


Tubes surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,603 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period with S 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tubes in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 30th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 2nd Sep)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here, and I've got the inside word on the surf for the next couple of weeks. We're looking at a solid run of swell, but you've got to pick your moments with the wind. The first few days are a bit of a tease, but the back half of the forecast has some serious muscle.

Let's start with the big picture. We kick off on Thursday, 27 August, but honestly, the conditions are a mess. The wind is light and onshore, so the 7ft SSW swell at Tubes is just going to be a lumpy, bumpy affair. The wave energy is strong (1513), but the quality isn't there. Wait it out.

Friday, 28 August, is where it gets interesting. We've got a 4ft SSW swell, but the wind swings offshore out of the SW, and the period is a solid 11 seconds. The wave energy is moderate (426), but with "gentle offshore and clean" conditions, this is the real deal for a smaller, cleaner wave. Saturday, 29 August, is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has a 3ft S swell with a cross-off wind, but it's a bit onshore. The afternoon gets a 3ft SW swell with a 13-second period and offshore wind, so it's clean but small. The energy is moderate (394-486).

Now, Sunday, 30 August, brings a spike in size. We're looking at 10ft of SW swell, but the morning is pulsing with a short 8-second period and a cross-off wind. The energy is strong (1319), but the quality is poor. The afternoon is better with a 9-second period and fresh offshore wind, but it's still a bit raw. Monday, 31 August, has a 8ft to 7ft WSW swell, with the afternoon looking the pick. The wind is offshore, the period is a nice 12 seconds, and the energy is strong (1236). The forecast says "expect very good surf conditions." This is a good window.

The first standout is Tuesday, 1 September. We've got an 8ft SSW swell, but the wind is completely glassy in the morning. The period is 11 seconds, and the wave energy is very strong (1666). The afternoon is just as good with a cross-off wind. This is going to be clean, powerful, and the crowd might be on it, so get in early.

Then on Wednesday, 2 September, the swell jumps to 13ft from the SW with a 14-second period. The wind is offshore, the energy is extreme (5603), and the forecast says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is a big, powerful groundswell, and it's only for the experts. The wave energy is huge, and the period is long, so it will be lined up and powerful, but a bit tricky at a beach break.

Thursday, 3 September, is a write-off. The swell is 16ft to 20ft, but the wind is a near gale out of the SE, and the conditions are "poor." The energy is massive (6896-8927), but you won't be able to paddle into it. This continues into Friday, 4 September, with a 20ft to 21ft SE swell, gale-force winds, and heavy rain. It's a mess.

The second standout is a long-range promise. On Sunday, 6 September, the afternoon window is exceptional. The swell is 20ft from the ESE with a 12-second period, and the wind is offshore. The energy is off the charts (15980), and the forecast says "exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers." This is a monster, but it's two weeks out, so keep an eye on it. The conditions are clean, but it's massive.

Monday, 7 September, hangs in with 20ft ESE swell and cross-off winds, but it's not as clean. The energy is still extreme (10198). Tuesday, 8 September, drops to 12ft to 10ft, and the afternoon has offshore wind and "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." The energy is still strong (2019-2677). The surf then fades out through the end of the run, with small, weak conditions by Wednesday, 9 September.

So, to wrap it up: if you're looking for the best mix of size, quality, and conditions, Tuesday, 1 September is your day at Tubes. The glassy morning will be magic. For the big-wave crew, Sunday, 6 September afternoon is the one to circle, but it's a long way off. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat night, calm by Tue morning).

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
12
1.6
S
12
1.1
S
11
1.2
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11
1.3
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11
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11
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SW
13
0.9
WSW
12
3
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8
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9
2.5
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10
2.4
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11
2.1
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12
1.9
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11
2.5
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11
2.5
SW
12
3
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2045
1430
1100
722
305
344
441
260
230
241
1282
1367
1280
1326
1174
927
1651
1860
3126
Wind (km/h)
25
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5
NE
5
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10
SW
15
SW
5
SSE
5
N
25
WNW
25
SW
15
W
35
WSW
30
WSW
15
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25
SW
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NE
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WNW
10
SSW
15
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High Tide
3:15AM1.54m
3:36PM1.63m
3:42AM1.60m
4:02PM1.72m
4:10AM1.64m
4:29PM1.77m
4:39AM1.64m
4:57PM1.78m
5:08AM1.61m
5:26PM1.74m
5:40AM1.54m
5:58PM1.65m
Low Tide
9:14PM0.25m
9:23AM0.11m
9:41PM0.15m
9:49AM0.04m
10:09PM0.09m
10:15AM0.00m
10:38PM0.05m
10:42AM-0.00m
11:07PM0.06m
11:11AM0.04m
11:38PM0.10m
11:41AM0.11m
00:12AM0.19m
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Temp °C
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28
25
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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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