Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.93° E

Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tubes sea temperature is
15.9°C
2.9° 

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


Tubes surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 5,915 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tubes in the next 16 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. 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 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 6th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Right, let’s have a look at what’s heading our way for the next couple of weeks. It’s gonna be a real mixed bag, so don’t go getting your hopes up too early. The first few days are a write-off with messy onshore winds and lumpy seas, but there’s a light at the end of the tunnel if you’re patient. The standout windows are gonna be the 8th morning and then a real beauty on the 15th afternoon.

The only break on the menu here is Tubes, a reef and point setup that's pretty consistent. It's sheltered from the swell, but it needs that ideal SSW direction to fire. The water temp is sitting at 61°, which is a hefty 5° colder than normal – that’s well off the mark, so dig out the thickest rubber you've got. The water’s gonna feel properly chilly for this time of year.

First things first, don’t even bother paddling out on the 3rd. Thursday morning has some lumpy 8 ft swell but with a cross-shore wind, and the energy is moderate at 2053. Thursday arvo drops off a touch to 5 ft. Friday the 4th is worse again – 12 ft on Friday morning with a fresh cross-shore, and then Friday arvo it’s a complete mess with cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions. Saturday and Sunday are the same story: onshore junk, with Sunday afternoon seeing a massive 8 ft swell with a very long 18-second period, but it’s all cross-onshore and blown out. The energy is strong on that one at 5026, but it’s not doing you any favours. Monday the 7th morning finally shows some improvement – clean 7 ft swell with a light offshore from the NE and a nice 14-second period, but the conditions are still rated as marginal. That long period groundswell will be hitting Tubes well, but the energy is moderate at 1662. Still, it’s more of a tease than a goer.

Now, here’s the first real window: Tuesday morning the 8th. This is a highlight. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and the swell is a clean 5 ft from the SSW with a 13-second period. The wave energy is moderate (778), but with that glassy surface, Tubes will be offering up some beautiful, clean lines. It’s a bit small, but for a dawny with no wind, it’s the best you’re going to get in the first week. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

The 9th has some decent offshore wind in the morning and afternoon, with clean 3 ft to 4 ft swell, but it’s pretty small. The 10th and 11th go downhill again with onshore junk. The 12th is more of the same, and then the 13th and 14th see a big spike in size – 12 ft to 13 ft – but it’s all accompanied by fresh cross-onshore winds. That’s big, messy, and dangerous, definitely for experts only, and honestly, it looks more like a kitesurfing zone than a paddle zone.

The second week’s best is Tuesday afternoon the 15th. This is a proper standout. The swell is a clean 4 ft from the SSE, but the period is a long 15 seconds, and the wind is moderate offshore from the WSW. The energy is moderate (1244), but the conditions are predicted to be very good. That long-period groundswell on a point reef like Tubes with clean offshore wind is gonna be epic. It’s not huge, but it’ll be lined up and perfect.

Wednesday the 16th morning also looks solid – 7 ft from the S with a moderate offshore, giving you good energy (1746) and very good conditions. That’s another strong session. The 18th Friday brings in a big 8 ft to 12 ft swell with clean cross-offshore winds, but it’s getting big for the average punter, and the conditions are noted as excellent for experienced surfers only on the morning. The energy is strong to very strong (2478 to 5770). So, if you’re good, that’s a proper end-of-the-run session.

Overall, don’t waste your time on the first few days. The real pick of the bunch is the 8th morning for clean glassy waves, and then the 15th afternoon for that classic offshore, long-period groundswell. The 16th morning is also a ripper. The longer-range stuff on the 18th is promising but it’s still a bit far out to lock in. Keep an eye on the wind.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
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Saturday
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Tuesday
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2.5
SSW
13
1.5
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12
4
SSE
9
3.5
SSE
9
1.8
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9
2
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1.5
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11
1.6
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21
2.5
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12
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1.1
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1986
702
2928
1757
554
441
496
530
388
2322
4865
3455
1604
1187
933
721
373
202
289
465
374
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
15
SE
45
SSE
30
SE
30
ESE
20
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25
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35
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20
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High Tide
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
2:48PM1.66m
3:02AM1.61m
Low Tide
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
8:36AM0.13m
9:01PM0.11m
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Temp °C
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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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