Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.93° E

Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 06 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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 4,512 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 (Aug 06) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tubes in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 6th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 6th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 6th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m lookin’ at the surf outlook for the next couple of weeks. It’s a focused run of solid swell, but it’s not for the faint of heart—this is big, powerful, and demanding. We’re talkin’ open ocean groundswell with a very long period, banging straight into a reef-and-point setup. The water is a staggering 59°F, which is a massive 7°F colder than normal for this time of year. That’s some serious chill, so you’ll want a thick hood and gloves.

The big story kicks off on Thursday the 6th of August. We’ve got a solid 12ft swell pumping in from the SW, with a period of 13 seconds, and a huge combined energy of 4512. That’s a lot of juice. The morning is the standout: the wind is a light offshore breeze from the SW, making for clean, glassy conditions. This is excellent surf, but at 12ft, it’s strictly for experienced surfers only. The afternoon sees the wind pick up to a moderate 16 mph from the SSW, still offshore, but tougher to paddle into.

Friday the 7th, the swell drops a touch to 10ft, but the wind turns cross-on from the east, which is a bit of a bummer. The morning is messy, and the afternoon gets more choppy. Not the best day.

Saturday the 8th, the swell is at 8ft, and the morning has a strong cross-offshore wind that cleans it up, but it’s a bit wild. The afternoon is the real gem here: offshore wind from the WSW at 16 mph, with a clean 8ft swell. This is where the wave shape really starts to shine. Sunday the 9th, we’re back to serious size at 12ft, with moderate offshore wind and a strong 13-second period. The energy is back up to 4041. This is another top-tier session for the experts, but there’s some rain in the air.

The swell stays solid through Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th, but the wind turns more cross-off and then cross-on, making it less than ideal. The period is still solid at 11-12 seconds.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. Wednesday the 12th sees a weird drop to tiny 3ft, but with a super-long period of 21 seconds – that’s an anomaly. The energy is still moderate at 1125, but the wind is onshore and messy. This is a no-go for paddle surfing. The quiet period stretches through the middle of the month, with small, period-laden swells and often unfavorable winds. There’s a glimmer of light on Saturday the 15th of August, when the afternoon goes glassy with a 3ft, 16-second period swell. It’s small, but the absolute calm conditions make it a sneaky good option for a longboard.

The real return to form comes on Monday the 18th of August. Tuesday morning the 18th is a dead-set standout: glassy conditions, 3 mph wind, and a clean 7ft swell from the SW with a 14-second period. The energy is a solid 1667. This is a beautiful morning for a surfer who can handle the reef. The photo-finish is on Thursday the 20th of August. The morning is blown out by a strong cross-on wind, but the afternoon delivers a clean 8ft swell with a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is strong at 1912. This is a fantastic afternoon session, but it’s late in the run.

The period ends on Friday the 21st of August with a big 8ft swell, but a howling 28 mph wind in the morning and 25 mph in the afternoon makes it a battle. The wind is offshore, but it’s so strong it’s nearly impossible to paddle into. The energy is still there, but the conditions are for the hardcore only.

The best is the Thursday morning, the 6th, and the Tuesday morning, the 18th. Those are the two cleanest, biggest, and most powerful windows. The rest is a mix of great size with tricky wind, or clean conditions with smaller swell. Get out there if you’re ready for the cold and the power.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Mon morning).

Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
3.5
SW
13
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
12
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
13
3.5
SSW
12
2.5
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12
3
SW
11
3
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11
3
SSW
12
2.5
S
12
1.4
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
21
1.1
SSW
20
1.3
SSW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4512
3567
2418
2715
2862
3517
2462
1919
4309
4041
3254
3609
1849
2090
2596
2173
1731
475
718
932
1021
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
25
SSW
10
WSW
10
ENE
20
E
10
NNW
35
WSW
25
WSW
15
W
20
WSW
40
S
25
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25
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20
S
10
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20
E
20
E
20
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20
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30
E
10
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Wind State
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off
off
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on
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
3:44PM1.72m
3:57AM1.68m
Low Tide
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
9:31AM0.03m
9:54PM0.07m
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14
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Temp °C
18
18
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Feels °C
16
14
12
14
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15
12
10
11
6
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4
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11
9
10
12
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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