Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.93° E

Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 02 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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 7,833 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s 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 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5PM. 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 TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 6th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here.

Look, straight up, the next few days are a write-off. We’ve got a solid swell train coming through, but the wind is a mess – cross and cross-onshore all the way through to Sunday the 8th of September. Don’t even bother paddling out until then. The water is running at a very unusual 60°, which is much colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit when it does clean up.

The first real chance to get wet comes Monday afternoon, the 7th of September. The wind finally swings offshore from the west-southwest, cleaning up a 7 ft SW groundswell (13-second period). The energy is moderate (1605), and it’s a proper improvement. Tuesday the 8th looks even better for the morning with a moderate offshore and 5 ft SW swell (718), then glassing off the next morning, Wednesday the 9th, with a tiny 2 ft SSW groundswell (563) – that’s a glassy session for the early birds.

The standout window is Wednesday afternoon, the 9th of September. You’ve got a clean 5 ft SW groundswell (16-second period, very long lines) with a gentle offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (1149). This is a reef and point set-up, so that long-period energy will wrap in beautifully. It’s a consistent break, so there’ll be waves, but crowds are possible as it’s a known spot.

After that, it’s a mixed bag. The 10th and 11th are messy again, but Friday afternoon the 11th offers a cheeky 5 ft WSW swell with a clean offshore wind (966). Swell energy stays moderate. Saturday the 12th morning holds clean at 7 ft SW (890) with gentle offshore wind.

There’s a big spike in size from the 13th onwards, but the wind is cross-on from the east, so it’s lumpy and messy. Sunday the 13th sees 10 ft to 12 ft SW swell (2641 to 3759) – strong energy, but it’s blown out. That’s more of a kitesurfing setup than a paddle session.

The real promise is in the second week. Thursday morning, the 17th of September, is a standout for experienced surfers. There’s a 10 ft SW groundswell (15-second period) with a gentle offshore breeze from the south-southwest. The energy is very strong (3711). That’s a heavy, powerful wave at a reef and point, so it’s experts only. The afternoon gets a strong offshore wind (25 mph) which is clean but hard to paddle into, so stick to the morning.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun morning, light winds from the N by Mon morning).

Wednesday
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Tuesday
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3.5
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1.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3415
2733
2270
1885
822
2548
1469
694
419
505
469
380
3225
7833
3524
1835
1576
1067
603
457
254
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
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
2:11PM1.50m
2:26AM1.51m
Low Tide
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
7:58AM0.27m
8:23PM0.24m
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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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