Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.93° E

Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tubes sea temperature is
15.0°C
3.8° 

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


Tubes surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 9,939 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with S 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 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m 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 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 2nd Sep)13ft (4.0m) 17s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 2nd Sep)13ft (4.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Tubes. This is a reef and point set-up, sheltered from the swell, and it loves a good SSW pulse. Now, the water temperature is a wild one – sitting at 59° Fahrenheit, which is nearly 7° colder than normal for this time of year. That’s a true anomaly, so you’ll want the thickest rubber you’ve got.

The immediate outlook is a mixed bag. We start off on Friday the 28th of August with a clean 4ft S swell, 11-second period, and a light cross-off breeze. The combined swell energy is a moderate 557, but the score is low, so it’s more of a warm-up. It picks up a bit on Saturday the 29th with a clean 3ft SW swell under a fresh offshore, but again, nothing to write home about.

The first real standout hits Sunday the 30th. The swell jumps to a chunky 7ft from the SW with a 10-second period, pushing the combined energy into strong territory at 1183. The wind is a gentle cross-off, keeping it clean. This is a solid intermediate wave, but at 7ft in the morning, it’s pushing the limits for beginners – that’s a big day for a point.

Tuesday the 1st of September delivers a beauty. We’ve got a 8ft SW groundswell, 13-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze. The combined energy is very strong at 1697. This is the pick of the first week – clean, powerful, and consistent. That’s the one to aim for.

But the real monster is Wednesday the 2nd of September. We’re talking a massive 13ft SSW groundswell with a very long 17-second period. The combined energy is an enormous 9939 – that’s weapon grade. The morning looks glassy, but that’s strictly for experts only. Anything over 8ft is serious business, and 13ft with that period is only for those who know what they’re doing. It’ll be breaking fast and deep.

After that, the wind turns ugly. From Thursday the 3rd through to Sunday the 6th, it’s a onslaught of cross-onshore and onshore winds, making a mess of things. There is a small window on Monday the 7th of September with a clean 6ft SW swell and a solid offshore, which will be worth a look for a quick session. Then it’s back to clean, smaller waves around 4 to 5ft for the middle of the second week, but nothing that really stands out.

Overall, the best of the best is Tuesday the 1st of September for solid, clean groundswell, and Wednesday the 2nd of September for the absolute big-wave hunters. Be ready for the cold water and don’t expect much action after the first week unless you’re chasing a small window.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SE by Thu morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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727
1229
913
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754
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9939
6221
3294
1723
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
30
SW
25
WSW
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20
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15
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High Tide
4:02PM1.72m
4:10AM1.64m
4:29PM1.77m
4:39AM1.64m
4:57PM1.78m
5:08AM1.61m
5:26PM1.74m
5:40AM1.54m
5:58PM1.65m
6:14AM1.43m
6:35PM1.52m
6:53AM1.29m
7:20PM1.36m
Low Tide
10:09PM0.09m
10:15AM0.00m
10:38PM0.05m
10:42AM-0.00m
11:07PM0.06m
11:11AM0.04m
11:38PM0.10m
11:41AM0.11m
00:12AM0.19m
12:15PM0.23m
00:51AM0.32m
12:56PM0.38m
1:44AM0.48m
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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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