Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.93° E

Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tubes sea temperature is
15.1° 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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,317 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tubes in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 6th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 6th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 9th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get down to it. We’ve got a run of southwest groundswell headed our way for the next couple of weeks, and Tubes is the place to be. Water temp is about standard for the season, nothing crazy.

The big one is this Thursday, the 6th. We’re talking a solid 12ft of southwest swell with a long 13-second period. The energy is pumping, with readings at 4512 in the morning and still a strong 3567 in the afternoon. Morning has a light offshore breeze and clean conditions – that’s your money window. The afternoon breeze picks up a bit, but it’s still offshore and clean. This is serious surf for experienced folks only. Beginners, grab a coffee and watch from the cliff.

Friday sees the swell back off a little to 10ft, but the wind turns onshore from the east, making it choppy. Not great. Saturday cleans up with a cross-offshore breeze, but the swell drops to 8ft. It’s got shape, but it’s not the day.

Sunday morning the 9th is another standout. Another pulse of 12ft swell, and the wind is a moderate offshore, keeping the faces clean. Energy is back up at 4418. That’s a great session. But the afternoon gets wild – a strong cross-offshore wind and heavy rain, with swell energy spiking to a huge 8624. It’ll be a raw, powerful, and messy one. Not for the faint of heart.

Monday is still 10ft, but the wind stays cross-offshore from the southeast. It’s clean, but the energy is down to 2966. Tuesday is a washout with onshore winds and poor conditions. We’re looking at a real lull coming.

From the 13th through the 17th, we hit a flat spell. The swell drops out – down to 4ft or less – and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore. It’s a waiting game. Nothing worth getting wet for, unless you just need to be in the water.

Now, for the long-range promise: Tuesday the 18th. A new, cleaner southwest swell fills in around 7ft with a 11 to 13-second period. The kicker is the wind. Tuesday morning is forecast to be absolutely glassy. Flat calm. The energy is moderate at 1518, but on a point break like this, a glassy surface with a clean southwest swell will produce some truly fantastic waves. The afternoon stays clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. That’s your second standout – a much more user-friendly session after that lull.

The rest of that week is more modest. The 19th has clean offshore winds and 5ft swell – fun, but not epic. The 20th looks better, with the afternoon bringing a moderate offshore breeze and 6ft swell, energy building to 1118. That will be a good one.

The 21st, the wind swings onshore again, so be prepared for that.

So, to sum it up: the heavy hitters are Thursday the 6th and Sunday morning the 9th – big power and size. For a clean, glassy, and more relaxed session, mark Tuesday the 18th on your calendar. The first week is for the experienced, the second week is for picking your windows. Crowds are possible here, so get out early.

Keep it salty.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NE by Tue morning).

Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
14
3.5
SW
13
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
12
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
14
3
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14
2.5
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14
2.2
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13
4
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14
3.5
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13
3.5
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13
3
SW
12
3
SSW
12
2.5
S
10
3.5
SSW
14
3
S
12
2.5
S
12
1.4
SSW
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2391
4512
3567
2306
2576
2927
3517
2462
1693
5317
4418
4575
2320
2346
1442
4305
2762
1731
483
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
SW
25
SW
10
W
10
E
20
E
10
NNW
30
WSW
25
WSW
15
W
20
SW
40
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
SE
20
ENE
30
E
20
NE
Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-off
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High Tide
8:17AM1.16m
8:59PM1.29m
9:50AM1.06m
10:46PM1.22m
11:59AM1.09m
00:33AM1.28m
1:24PM1.24m
1:44AM1.41m
2:20PM1.42m
2:35AM1.53m
3:04PM1.59m
3:18AM1.63m
Low Tide
2:18AM0.45m
2:21PM0.48m
3:39AM0.54m
3:54PM0.59m
5:36AM0.55m
6:00PM0.57m
7:09AM0.43m
7:29PM0.44m
8:08AM0.28m
8:27PM0.28m
8:52AM0.14m
9:13PM0.15m
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Temp °C
16
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15
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Feels °C
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6
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9
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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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