
Surf Forecasts:
Tubes surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 7,282 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Tubes over the next couple of weeks. It's a mixed bag, but there are a couple of truly epic windows if you're willing to wait.
We kick off with a bit of a flat spot. The first real action that's any good is on Saturday morning, July 25th. The Tubes are showing a solid 8ft SSW groundswell with a lengthy 13-second period, and the combined energy is pumping at 2226. The wind is glassy from the west, so it's going to be clean as a whistle. This is excellent surf, but at that size, it's really for the experienced crew. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The wind stays light and cross-shore through the afternoon as the swell bumps up to 10ft, but the tide and conditions get a bit questionable, so morning is the window.
The rest of the weekend and start of the week are pretty grim. Strong winds and onshore conditions mess up the surf from Sunday through Thursday. The swell is there, but the wind just ruins it. Tuesday the 28th sees a big 12ft SSW swell with long 15-second periods, but with a moderate onshore breeze, it's a washing machine. The combined energy is huge at 4791, but it's not for paddling.
Things start to turn around on Saturday, August 1st. A clean 8ft ESE swell fills in, and the morning is glassy again. It's not massive, but the conditions are so good – glassy and clean – that it's a real highlight for a fun session. The combined energy is a solid 1443, meaning moderate, fun waves. The afternoon holds with light offshore winds and an 8ft swell.
But the real standout, the one to circle on your calendar, is the first week of August. Starting Thursday the 6th, it gets proper serious. On Thursday afternoon, a 10ft SW groundswell (14 seconds) combines with clean cross-offshore winds. The energy is a massive 4119 – strong and powerful. This continues into Friday, August 7th, which looks like the absolute best day of the whole period. We're talking 12ft SW swell, a 14-second period, and light offshore winds in the morning. The combined energy is over 5000 (5090 to be exact). This is world-class, critical reef surf. It’s only for experts, and it will be thick and powerful. The long period means it'll be walling up perfectly at this reef and point setup, with long lulls between sets for paddling out.
Saturday the 8th sees the swell peak at 16ft from the west-southwest, but the period drops to 10 seconds, making it a bit lumpy and messy. Sunday the 9th is another excellent, clean day with a 13ft swell and offshore winds, keeping the expert-level action going into the second week.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off aside from the first Saturday morning. Then we get a fantastic, clean window from August 1st, leading into an incredible, heavy swell window from August 6th through the 9th. Don't sleep on those August dates.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
3468 | 2063 | 2601 | 2201 | 1476 | 1088 | 765 | 1150 | 6041 | 6370 | 4397 | 4788 | 3983 | 2392 | 1401 | 904 | 555 | 364 | 540 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 00:56AM1.15m | 1:44PM1.12m | 1:52AM1.24m | 2:27PM1.23m | 2:32AM1.34m | 3:02PM1.34m | 3:06AM1.43m | 3:33PM1.44m | 3:37AM1.50m | 4:02PM1.53m | 4:06AM1.55m | 4:31PM1.59m | 4:35AM1.57m | ||||||
Low Tide | 7:31AM0.55m | 7:41PM0.59m | 8:17AM0.45m | 8:26PM0.49m | 8:51AM0.34m | 9:02PM0.39m | 9:22AM0.24m | 9:34PM0.31m | 9:50AM0.16m | 10:04PM0.25m | 10:17AM0.10m | 10:34PM0.20m | |||||||
— | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
5:34 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
3468 | 2063 | 2601 | 2201 | 1476 | 1088 | 765 | 1150 | 6041 | 6370 | 4397 | 4788 | 3983 | 2392 | 1401 | 904 | 555 | 364 | 540 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | S 11 | S 10 |
84 | 163 | 120 | 86 | 481 | 422 | 479 | 505 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 25 | — | — | — | 21 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | — | — | — | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 6 | E 8 | — | — | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 |
48 | — | — | — | 55 | 33 | 15 | 28 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | E 4 | — | WSW 7 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
— | — | — | — | 8 | 5 | — | 342 | 485 | — | — | — | — | — | 176 | 439 | 521 | 954 | 1188 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 180 | 30 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 144 | 198 | 183 | 198 | 198 | 52 | 140 | 198 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 142 |
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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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