Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.93° E

Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tubes sea temperature is
13.3° C
5.6° 

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


Tubes surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,373 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tubes in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 21st Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 21st Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 25th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

The next 16 days are looking pretty interesting, but it’s a slow start. We’ve got a real standout session coming up, plus some solid action later in the period. Let’s work through it.

The forecast kicks off on Friday 21 August, but honestly, Friday is a write-off. The wind is all over the place, the swell is messy, and the conditions are just not there. Saturday 22 August isn’t much better for the morning, but the afternoon does clean up a bit, though the surf is still only marginal. We’re looking at a couple of days of waiting.

The first real glimmer is Sunday 23 August. Tubes (reef and point) gets a clean sweep of smooth conditions. The morning is dead calm, offshore wind from the SW at just 3 mph, and the swell is a solid 8 ft with a 11-second period from the SW. The energy is cooking (1764), and it’s clean. The afternoon is also good with a light cross-off breeze. It’s not the biggest, but it’s clean and consistent.

Monday 24 August keeps the good run going. Offshore winds all day, with a 7 ft SW swell in the morning and 6 ft in the afternoon. The wave energy is moderate (1098 to 1019), but with light to moderate offshore breezes, the waves will be well-shaped and clean. Good for intermediates.

Now, the standout. Tuesday 25 August. This is the one to circle. Morning is glassy, absolutely glassy, with a pumping 10 ft SW swell running on a 14-second period. The combined energy is a massive 3180 – that’s strong wave energy, and it’s going to be powerful. This is for experienced surfers only; anything over 8 ft is expert territory. The afternoon is also excellent with light cross-off winds and a 13-second period. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Things get a bit dicey from Wednesday 26 August with strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions. The swell drops and the quality falls away. Thursday 27 August offers a bit of relief with glassy conditions in the morning and a 5 ft S swell, then a clean offshore wind in the afternoon. Friday 28 August is similar – small, glassy, but fun.

The next week sees a big pulse again. On Thursday 3 September, the afternoon is calling. Offshore winds from the SW at 9 mph, with a 10 ft WSW swell and a period of 11 seconds. The energy is through the roof at 3399. This is another expert-only session, and it’s looking excellent. The water is still average temp-wise.

Friday 4 September is a monster. The morning swell is 18 ft from the SW with a 14-second period. The combined energy is 12299 – that’s very strong, oceanic energy. This is massive, and only for the most experienced. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but that’s a lot of water moving. Be careful.

Saturday 5 September is still big at 13 ft, but the wind is a bit more onshore, making it less clean.

So, to sum it up: the best two sessions are Tuesday 25 August and Thursday 3 September (afternoon). Tuesday is glassy and powerful, Thursday is offshore and even bigger. Get on it if you’re experienced.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the E by Wed afternoon).

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
26
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3
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
1.7
SSW
11
2.4
SW
11
1.6
SW
12
2.3
SW
9
2.5
SW
11
2.5
SW
11
2.3
SW
13
2
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
2.4
SW
11
3
SW
14
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2815
1742
1420
662
1466
742
904
1764
1562
1778
1094
836
1519
3180
2740
2310
1448
521
669
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
5
ESE
20
ESE
5
N
40
WSW
30
WSW
15
W
5
SW
10
SSE
5
NNW
10
SW
20
SW
10
WNW
5
SSW
10
SSW
10
E
30
E
35
E
15
NE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
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cross-on
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High Tide
8:17PM1.09m
9:08AM0.94m
10:35PM1.00m
12:36PM0.96m
00:52AM1.07m
1:40PM1.10m
1:44AM1.20m
2:15PM1.24m
2:18AM1.33m
2:43PM1.39m
2:47AM1.44m
3:10PM1.52m
3:15AM1.54m
Low Tide
2:53AM0.70m
3:08PM0.75m
5:54AM0.72m
6:33PM0.74m
7:28AM0.60m
7:41PM0.62m
8:04AM0.46m
8:16PM0.49m
8:32AM0.33m
8:46PM0.36m
8:58AM0.21m
9:14PM0.25m
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6:48
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Temp °C
15
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16
14
17
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Feels °C
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11
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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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