Surf Forecasts:
Tubes surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 6,269 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period with SSW 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s 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 18s 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 3.0m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the surf ahead.
First up, the water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises getting in.
Right now, we’ve got a gap. Nothing worth paddling out for in the first few days. The wind is messy and the surf is poor, so sit tight. That changes come Monday the 7th of September. Tubes starts showing some promise. Monday morning we’ve got a clean 7ft SSW groundswell with a 14-second period and light offshore wind. That’s a proper reef-and-point setup, and it’s consistent, so expect decent shape. The combined energy is moderate (1783). The wind is light enough to keep it tidy. Crowds are possible here, so you might have some company.
Tuesday the 8th is smaller but still surfable – 4ft SW at 13 seconds – but the cross-shore wind is a little messy. Not the pick.
Now, Wednesday the 9th afternoon is a standout in the first week. Gentle offshore wind, 4ft SW at a solid 14 seconds. Clean conditions and nice lines. The energy is weak (482) but the quality will be good for a log or a fish.
Skip the messy days after that – Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th are blown out with lumpy cross-onshore wind.
The real gold is on Monday the 14th of September. Monday afternoon at Tubes: 6ft SSW swell at 13 seconds, with a moderate offshore wind. Clean, well-shaped, and the combined energy is moderate (1011). This is one of the best windows in the whole period.
Then, Wednesday the 16th of September morning is a gem for experienced surfers. Glassy conditions, zero wind, and a 10ft WSW swell at 9 seconds. That’s a bit short period, so it’ll be punchy and a bit fat on the take-off – but glassy. The combined energy is strong (2015). Not for beginners, but if you’ve got the skills, it’ll be empty and excellent.
Thursday the 17th of September gets big – 13ft to 15ft SW swell with strong offshore wind. That’s expert-only territory. The energy is very strong (3131 to 5305). The wind will keep it clean, but paddling in will be a mission. Only for the experienced crew.
Overall, Monday the 14th afternoon and Wednesday the 16th morning are your top picks. The first week is a write-off, the second week delivers.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SSE by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2270 | 1929 | 1320 | 2967 | 1399 | 772 | 476 | 541 | 530 | 388 | 2598 | 5932 | 3455 | 1748 | 1408 | 1011 | 535 | 373 | 232 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 2:11PM1.50m | 2:26AM1.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:58AM0.27m | 8:23PM0.24m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | 6:01 | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | 1 | 3 | 12 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 22 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | E 9 | SSW 14 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 2270 | 1929 | 637 | 347 | 363 | 340 | 218 | 541 | 530 | 388 | 2598 | 5932 | 3455 | 861 | 1408 | 652 | 305 | 373 | 232 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSE 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 24 | 26 | 13 | 25 | 222 | 223 | 151 | 66 | 47 | 40 | 261 | 45 | 69 | 1748 | 29 | 1011 | 535 | 210 | 134 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 9 | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | E 10 | S 14 | SSW 26 | S 13 | S 12 | — | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | — | 26 | — | — | 23 | 43 | 136 | 18 | 32 | 66 | 30 | 44 | — | 35 | 29 | 69 | 233 | 86 | 65 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 5 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 64 | 1320 | 2967 | 1399 | 772 | 476 | 214 | 200 | 265 | 380 | 820 | 1456 | 1406 | 748 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 140 | 140 | 352 | 978 | 644 | 672 | 198 | 198 | 595 | 198 | 198 | 514 | 172 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 9 | 140 | 1 |
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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).
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