Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.93° E

Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tubes sea temperature is
15.3°C
3.6° 

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


Tubes surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 8,316 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s 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 01) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period. 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 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 2.5m 7s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 1st Sep)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 1st Sep)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 6th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Tubes, a sheltered reef and point break that handles the SW groundswell beautifully. The water is gonna feel mighty cold though, a solid 60° and a whopping 7° colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a hood and some booties for sure.

The action kicks off proper on Tuesday the 1st. That morning, we’re looking at 8ft of SW groundswell rolling in with a 12-second period. The combined swell energy is a meaty 1488 (moderate wave energy), and with glassy conditions and a light SSE breeze, it’s gonna be clean as a whistle. The afternoon builds slightly to 8ft, still glassy, and the energy jumps to 2077 – this is prime for experienced surfers. The sets will have some punch, and the offshore direction from the land is ideal for this spot.

Wednesday the 2nd is the standout. The morning brings a solid 10ft of SW swell with a 13-second period and a whopping 3415 combined energy (strong wave energy). The wind is glassy again from the SSE. This is a big, powerful groundswell that will unload perfectly on the point. The period is long enough to make paddling out easier between sets, but the size and power mean this is only for the experienced crew. The afternoon sees the wind turn SE and pick up a bit, making it a little cross-shore, but still very surfable.

Thursday the 3rd drops back a touch in size to 8ft but still holds the 13-second period and strong energy. The morning has a cross-offshore wind, keeping it reasonably clean. The afternoon shifts to a shorter 9-second period from the S, but the wind swings cross-offshore and light, so the shape will be okay.

Now, after Thursday, we hit a rough patch. Friday the 4th through to Tuesday the 8th September is a write-off. The wind goes onshore, the swell gets messy, or it’s just too big and blown out. Sunday the 6th is a monster – 16ft of S swell with 19-second period and huge energy, but it’s a cross-onshore mess. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. That’s a full five-day blank run for good waves.

Things start to show a pulse again on the 10th. Thursday the 10th afternoon, we get a 4ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period – very long period, which is gold for a point break like this. It’s glassy, and the energy is 750 (moderate). The shape will be clean, but the sets will be a bit more spread out.

Friday the 11th sees a 7ft SW swell with 14-second period, but the wind is a bit cross-onshore, so it’s a touch lumpy. Not the best, but surfable for the keen.

The real gem in the second week looks to be Wednesday the 16th. Both morning and afternoon have a clean 5ft SSW swell with a 12-second period, and the wind is a solid offshore breeze from the SW and WSW. The morning energy is 1135 (moderate wave energy) and the afternoon is 770. This is clean, lined-up, and the perfect size for a fun session without the massive crowd – though Tubes can get a few, so be ready for company.

So, to sum it up: the best days are the morning of the 2nd for the big, powerful stuff, and the afternoon of the 10th for the glassy, long-period beauty. The 16th is a solid, reliable option for the second week. Stick to those windows and you’ll be smiling.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SSE by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Mon morning).

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13
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13
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13
2.4
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13
1.7
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12
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SSE
10
2.3
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9
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8
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11
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11
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10
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20
3.5
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18
3
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16
2.3
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2.1
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14
1.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2077
4051
3415
2733
2270
1853
822
2692
834
719
302
494
487
402
1506
7773
3803
2197
1605
888
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
W
5
SE
15
SE
5
S
20
SSE
15
SSW
35
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High Tide
5:58PM1.65m
6:14AM1.43m
6:35PM1.52m
6:53AM1.29m
7:20PM1.36m
7:49AM1.14m
8:32PM1.19m
9:45AM1.02m
10:56PM1.12m
12:16PM1.11m
00:45AM1.23m
1:25PM1.30m
1:43AM1.38m
Low Tide
00:12AM0.19m
12:15PM0.23m
00:51AM0.32m
12:56PM0.38m
1:44AM0.48m
1:55PM0.54m
3:16AM0.61m
4:00PM0.66m
5:47AM0.59m
6:28PM0.58m
7:10AM0.43m
7:38PM0.40m
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Temp °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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