Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.93° E

Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tubes sea temperature is
17.8° C
1.3° 

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


Tubes surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 7,950 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period with WSW 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 (Jul 15) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 15th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 21st Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 21st Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab a coffee and sit down, because the next couple of weeks are looking absolutely stacked. The quiet spell we’re in right now is about to get blown out of the water by a serious run of Southern Ocean groundswells. We’re talking a solid, sustained pulse of energy that’s going to make Tubes (reef and point) the place to be for the experienced crew. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there, but the surf is about to get wild.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off, honestly. Wednesday morning (15th July) is a no-go with weak 5 ft swell and a short 7-second period, plus messy cross-off winds. The energy is just dribbling in at 340 – not worth getting wet. Thursday morning (16th July) is where it finally kicks off, but don’t be fooled by the size. A solid 10 ft swell from the SW with a 14-second period rolls in, and the energy jumps to a hefty 3095. That’s proper groundswell. The kicker? Glassy light winds. This is excellent for experienced surfers only – 10 ft is too big for beginners. That afternoon, it drops to 8 ft with clean offshore winds from the SSW. If you can handle it, this is the real start of the run.

Friday (17th July) keeps the pedal down. Morning sees 10 ft again, light offshore from the WSW, period at 12 seconds, and energy at 2281. It’s clean as a whistle. The afternoon gets a bit sloppy with a cross-shore breeze, so aim for the early session. Saturday (18th July) is a day to sleep in; the swell drops to 5 ft, and by afternoon it’s tiny at 3 ft, even if it is glassy. Not worth the paddle.

Now, hold onto your board. Sunday (19th July) looks gnarly in a bad way. The swell is 10 ft in the morning, but it’s being hammered by a 35 km/h cross-off wind. That’s a fresh breeze, and it’s going to make a mess of things. The energy is still moderate at 1171, but the conditions are poor. The afternoon bumps up to 12 ft but the wind is still a fresh 30 km/h. It’s going to be a battle. Monday (20th July) sees a shift; onshore wind in the morning, but the afternoon turns glassy with 8 ft from the SW and a 12-second period. Energy sits at 1772, and it’s looking very good. That’s a solid session.

Alright, here’s the standout. The true epicentre of this whole forecast is Tuesday 21st July. The morning kicks off with a massive 12 ft SSW groundswell, a 16-second period, and energy that screams at 6470. The wind is light offshore from the WSW. That’s a dream combo for a reef. The afternoon is even bigger: 13 ft, 15-second period, and energy blasting at 7934. The wind is a light cross-off from the SSW. This is not for the faint-hearted. Only experts. Wednesday 22nd July is still pumping at 12 ft, with a clean offshore in the afternoon and energy at 4135. Crowds are possible at Tubes, so be ready for company.

The second week continues the onslaught. Thursday 23rd July has 15 ft in the morning, but it’s a bit windy. The afternoon is cleaner with 13 ft and gentle offshore winds. Friday 24th July is a bit slower with cross-shore winds, but the swell is still 10 ft. The real highlight of the second week is Tuesday 29th July. The morning and afternoon both deliver 13 ft from the SW with a 15-second period, energy over 7000, and gentle offshore winds. It’s a week out, so less certain, but if it holds, it’s a carbon copy of the 21st. The run finally starts to fade by Wednesday 30th July, with a cross-onshore breeze making things choppy.

Overall, this is a classic run of big, long-period groundswells. The best days are Tuesday 21st July and Tuesday 29th July – those are the absolute standouts. The period is so long (15-16 seconds) that the waves will have serious power and shape, but they’ll also be a bit walled-up at the beach, so Tubes being a reef and point is perfect. If you’re an expert, you’re in for a treat. If you’re not, stay on the beach and watch the show.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
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Monday
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Tue
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
13
1.5
WSW
7
1.6
SW
8
2.1
SW
10
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
3
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
1.7
SW
11
1.4
S
11
0.9
SSE
11
1.4
SSE
13
3
WSW
7
3.5
SW
11
2.5
SW
11
2.5
SW
12
2.4
SW
12
2.2
SW
11
3.5
SSW
16
4
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
61
186
355
939
3095
2376
1703
2281
1590
651
434
186
638
785
2575
1455
1968
1627
1141
6389
7853
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
W
15
WSW
10
WNW
5
W
10
SW
10
W
5
WSW
10
ESE
15
ENE
5
NNE
0
SSW
15
W
35
WSW
35
WSW
15
NW
5
NE
5
SE
10
W
10
WSW
10
SSW
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
4:10AM1.67m
4:39PM1.70m
4:52AM1.65m
5:20PM1.72m
5:32AM1.59m
6:00PM1.69m
6:10AM1.50m
6:39PM1.62m
6:48AM1.39m
7:17PM1.51m
7:26AM1.26m
7:58PM1.38m
8:10AM1.14m
Low Tide
10:03PM0.12m
10:25AM0.01m
10:48PM0.10m
11:04AM0.00m
11:31PM0.12m
11:41AM0.04m
00:12AM0.19m
12:17PM0.12m
00:52AM0.28m
12:52PM0.23m
1:32AM0.39m
1:29PM0.36m
2:16AM0.49m
2:10PM0.49m
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7:22
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5:28
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Temp °C
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17
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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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