Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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