Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.93° E

Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tubes sea temperature is
15.9°C
3.0° 

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


Tubes surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 7,433 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s 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 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 1st Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 1st Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 6th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Right, let's have a look at what's on the cards. The whole 16-day window is basically a one-break story, and that break is Tubes. It's a reef and point set-up, consistent, and it's sheltered. The best of the action is definitely right at the start, and then again much later on.

We kick off on Tuesday, September 1st, with a solid start. Morning glass-off with a light SE breeze, 3 mph, and a clean 8 ft SW swell at 12 seconds. The combined energy is pumping at 1488 (moderate wave energy). That's a very good session waiting to happen. The water temp is about average for this time of year. Good stuff. Tuesday afternoon gets a bit cross-shore, and the swell bumps up to 8 ft, but it's still a decent option.

The real standout of the first week lands on Wednesday, September 2nd. The morning is a classic: glassy conditions, 3 mph wind, and a solid 10 ft SW groundswell at 13 seconds. The combined energy is a very strong 3415. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. With that size and period, it's best left to the crew who know what they're doing. It could be a bit much for beginners. The afternoon sees the wind shift and the conditions get a little lumpy, but the morning window is pure gold.

Thursday, September 3rd, drops off a bit. The swell is still 8 ft from the SSW, but the wind is cross-offshore and stronger, and the morning has light rain. The energy is still moderate at 1799, but it's not the same quality as the day before. Not a write-off, but not a standout.

Then we hit a long, dry spell. From Friday, September 4th, right through to Friday, September 11th, the conditions are poor. The wind is onshore or cross-onshore, mostly fresh to strong, and the swell is messy. There's a big spike of energy on Sunday, September 6th, with an 12 ft, 18-second groundswell hitting 7564 (very strong wave energy), but the wind is howling from the ESE at 22 mph, making it a lumpy, blown-out mess. That one is a kite-surfing setup, not a paddle-surfing one. This stretch of weak or poor-quality surf goes on for about a week.

The ocean starts to wake up again on Friday, September 11th. The afternoon looks promising with a light cross-offshore breeze and a 6 ft SW swell at 11 seconds. The energy is 901 (moderate). It's a decent return to form.

The next real standout, and the best call of the whole forecast if you can wait, is on Wednesday, September 16th. That's a long way out, so there's a bit of uncertainty, but it looks special. The morning offers a glassy 10 ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is a massive 3965 (strong wave energy). The wind is a gentle offshore from the WSW at 9 mph. That is a recipe for clean, powerful, lined-up waves at Tubes. For experienced surfers only, but it's the one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Thu night, moderate winds from the E by Fri night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1488
2111
3809
3415
2873
2235
1799
742
4243
1608
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632
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
5:40AM1.54m
5:58PM1.65m
6:14AM1.43m
6:35PM1.52m
6:53AM1.29m
7:20PM1.36m
7:49AM1.14m
8:32PM1.19m
9:45AM1.02m
10:56PM1.12m
12:16PM1.11m
00:45AM1.23m
Low Tide
11:38PM0.10m
11:41AM0.11m
00:12AM0.19m
12:15PM0.23m
00:51AM0.32m
12:56PM0.38m
1:44AM0.48m
1:55PM0.54m
3:16AM0.61m
4:00PM0.66m
5:47AM0.59m
6:28PM0.58m
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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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