Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down the local scene. It’s a slow start, but there’s a proper payoff if you’ve got patience.

We’ve got a dry spell right from the jump. The first worthwhile surf doesn’t show until Sunday, August 16th, so that’s a six-day stretch with nothing to write home about. The wind and swell are all over the place, and the water is a chilly 58°—that’s 8° colder than average for this time of year, which is a serious anomaly. You’ll need a thick suit.

When it finally turns on, the best bet is Tubes (Monday, August 17th). That afternoon session is the real deal. You’re looking at a clean 8ft swell from the SSW with a long 16-second period. That’s proper groundswell with moderate energy (2653). The wind is light offshore out of the SW, so it’ll be glassy and well-shaped. This is a reef and point break, so that long-period energy will wrap in perfectly. It’s a consistent spot, but crowds are possible, so plan accordingly. Size-wise, this is for experienced surfers—anything over 8ft is expert territory, and this is close.

Before that, Sunday afternoon, August 16th at Tubes offers a clean 4ft swell with offshore SW wind at 12 mph. Small but clean, with moderate energy (561). A good way to ease in.

Into the second week, Tuesday, August 18th keeps it going with a clean morning—7ft from the SW at 14 seconds, light offshore wind, and moderate energy (1664). The Saturday, August 22nd morning also looks good with a 6ft swell from the SE (9 seconds), glassy offshore wind, and clean conditions. Short period, but the light wind saves it.

Later, Monday, August 24th brings a big bump—10ft from the SW with a 15-second period—but the wind turns cross-onshore, ruining the surface. The energy is strong (3872), but it’s messy. Hard pass for paddle surfing.

The real window is the 17th through the 22nd. The 17th afternoon is the highlight.

Bundle up, wait for the right moment, and I’ll be out there.

Rusty

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