
Surf Forecasts:
Tubes surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 7,403 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, gather ‘round. Rusty here, lookin’ through the charts for the next couple of weeks. We got a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s break it down.
The first solid surf we’re seeing is at Tubes starting Monday the 27th of July. It’s a reef and point set-up, and it’s consistent, which is good. The water’s a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sittin’ at 64°, so you might want a thicker suit. The early part of the week is a bit of a tease. Monday morning has some 6ft SW swell with a 12-second period, but the wind is a cross-off from the WSW at 22 mph, and the combined energy is moderate (1981). It’s a “marginal” call, but it’s clean. That afternoon, the swell jumps to 10ft, the period stretches to 17 seconds, and the energy jumps to strong (5537), but the wind swings to a cross-off from the SSE, and it’s still clean. That’s promising, but it’s a big, long-period groundswell, so it’ll be powerful and might jack up a bit straight at a beach break. Tubes is a reef and point though, so it should handle it well.
Tuesday the 28th sees the swell drop a bit to 8ft, still from the SW, but the wind turns onshore from the NE in the morning, which takes the shine off. The energy is still strong (3558). Wednesday and Thursday look pretty poor with onshore winds and choppy conditions, so you can sleep in. Friday the 31st is smaller again, around 5ft, but still messy.
Now, after a bit of a lull, we get a real standout. Monday the 3rd of August: glassy conditions in the morning with a 6ft SW swell at 13 seconds. The energy is moderate (1247). The wind goes calm, flat glass. The afternoon is clean too with a light cross-off. That’s the best of the first week, no doubt.
Then the second week kicks off with a bang. Tuesday the 4th of August the swell jumps up to 12ft from the WSW. The energy is very strong (2942). The wind is a fresh offshore from the WSW, so it’ll be clean. But that’s a big wave, 12ft, and it’s a short period at 10 seconds, so it’s going to be a bumpy, powerful beast. Only for the experts. Wednesday the 5th is still solid, 10ft, with a clean offshore wind in the afternoon. Thursday the 6th of August, though… that’s the one. The morning is 6ft but the period is 16 seconds, and the energy is strong (3473). The afternoon is a monster: 12ft SW swell with a 15-second period and an incredible 5747 combined energy. The wind is a light cross-off from the S, keeping it clean. That’s top-tier, groundswell perfection, but again, 12ft is for experienced surfers only. The crowd profile at Tubes says “sometimes,” so you might have company, but it’s worth it.
The rest of that week stays big, with 12ft waves and offshore winds on Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th, but the wind picks up to a fresh breeze, so it’s not as clean as Thursday. Sunday the 9th of August cleans up again with a light offshore in the afternoon, 10ft, and another excellent rating. The confidence is lower out that far, but it’s a great look.
The 10th and 11th of August see the swell drop a bit, but the wind turns onshore, so the quality takes a dive.
The standout: Without a doubt, Thursday the 6th of August at Tubes. That afternoon session is the pick of the whole run. Big 12ft SW groundswell, 15-second period, clean conditions, and massive energy. It’s a beast for the experts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon morning, light winds from the NNE by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1065 | 5240 | 6823 | 3135 | 2708 | 2141 | 1387 | 1327 | 1253 | 1144 | 961 | 905 | 721 | 555 | 330 | 268 | 209 | 345 | 352 | 751 | 1154 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:02PM1.34m | 3:06AM1.43m | 3:33PM1.44m | 3:37AM1.50m | 4:02PM1.53m | 4:06AM1.55m | 4:31PM1.59m | 4:35AM1.57m | 4:59PM1.64m | 5:04AM1.57m | 5:27PM1.66m | 5:33AM1.54m | 5:57PM1.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:51AM0.34m | 9:02PM0.39m | 9:22AM0.24m | 9:34PM0.31m | 9:50AM0.16m | 10:04PM0.25m | 10:17AM0.10m | 10:34PM0.20m | 10:44AM0.07m | 11:04PM0.18m | 11:12AM0.07m | 11:34PM0.18m | 11:40AM0.09m | 00:07AM0.21m | |||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
— | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | 7 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SW 14 |
1065 | 5240 | 6823 | 3135 | 2708 | 2141 | 1387 | 1327 | 1253 | 1144 | 961 | 905 | 721 | 555 | 330 | 268 | 209 | 708 | 421 | 279 | 1154 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | — | SE 7 | — | — | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | — | — | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | E 8 |
590 | 21 | 14 | 14 | — | 215 | — | — | 300 | 364 | 405 | 405 | — | — | 30 | 41 | 76 | 345 | 336 | 751 | 201 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | WSW 5 |
29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | 352 | 382 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | S 6 | — | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | — | — | — |
326 | 297 | — | 423 | 314 | 271 | 400 | 345 | — | — | — | — | 325 | 588 | 453 | 597 | 643 | 1080 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 140 | 560 | 183 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 172 | 198 | 9 | 1 | 180 | 30 | 52 | 198 | 140 | 140 | 172 | 30 | 9 | 30 | 1 |
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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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