Surf Forecasts:
Tubes surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 8,259 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s cooking for the Tubes area over the next couple weeks. It’s a mixed bag with some absolute gems and a stretch of nothing.
The pattern starts with clean, solid swell, but there’s a big gap of flatness in the second week before a possible late return.
Right from the start, Wednesday morning, July 22nd at Tubes is a good call. We’ve got a 7ft SW groundswell with a 12-second period, packing a ton of energy (1660). The wind is a light offshore from the WSW, keeping the surface clean. The water is 64°, which is a bit cooler than normal for this time of year. Good, clean surf.
Now, Friday morning, July 24th is the real standout. A massive 13ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period is coming in strong. The energy is huge, at 7866, and the wind is dead glassy from the NNE. For a reef and point like Tubes, this is pure magic. The long period means bigger gaps between sets, making it easier to get out, but this is strictly for the experienced crew. It’s going to be unreal.
Saturday morning, July 25th is another clean one. A 8ft SW swell with a 14-second period (2236 energy) and glassy ENE winds. Get out early. The afternoons on Friday and Saturday get a bit of a cross-onshore breeze, so the mornings are where it’s at.
After that, the surf fades fast. From Saturday, August 1st through Tuesday, August 5th, we hit a flat spell. The energy drops off a cliff, swell dips below 3ft, and the wind gets messy. There’s a solid 5-day gap of poor conditions.
But there’s a glimmer. Wednesday morning, August 5th shows a late return. The wind goes calm and glassy, and we get a 8ft WSW groundswell back with a 13-second period (1846 energy). The afternoon of the 5th is even better, with an 8ft WSW swell, clean, and rated excellent for experienced surfers. It’s a long way out, so don’t bet the farm on it, but it’s something to watch.
The bottom line: Friday, July 24th morning is the session to plan for. Huge, glassy, and powerful. Don’t miss it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1474 | 1358 | 828 | 1037 | 2451 | 2602 | 7817 | 5162 | 3326 | 2094 | 2135 | 1525 | 1031 | 826 | 1352 | 1462 | 884 | 2481 | 3121 | 4357 | 3227 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:10AM1.04m | 9:52PM1.15m | 10:51AM0.98m | 11:31PM1.11m | 12:39PM1.02m | 00:56AM1.15m | 1:44PM1.12m | 1:52AM1.24m | 2:27PM1.23m | 2:32AM1.34m | 3:02PM1.34m | 3:06AM1.43m | 3:33PM1.44m | 3:37AM1.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:05PM0.61m | 4:31AM0.65m | 4:37PM0.69m | 6:18AM0.63m | 6:31PM0.67m | 7:31AM0.55m | 7:41PM0.59m | 8:17AM0.45m | 8:26PM0.49m | 8:51AM0.34m | 9:02PM0.39m | 9:22AM0.24m | 9:34PM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 27 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SE 12 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 1474 | 1358 | 828 | 1037 | 137 | 2602 | 7817 | 5162 | 3326 | 2094 | 2135 | 1525 | 1031 | 826 | 1352 | 1462 | 884 | 2481 | 3121 | 4357 | 3227 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SW 12 | ESE 12 | E 9 | SSW 19 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 7 | SSW 15 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 16 | ENE 8 | SSW 17 | — | — |
| kJ | 186 | 197 | 730 | 156 | 6 | 1591 | 49 | 47 | 94 | 115 | 77 | 47 | 102 | 559 | 99 | 103 | 612 | 38 | 1835 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 15 | ESE 12 | SW 12 | S 23 | ESE 12 | — | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | SSW 16 | E 8 | SE 9 | SSW 16 | E 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 167 | 177 | 37 | 11 | 88 | — | — | 49 | 27 | — | — | 371 | 99 | 3 | 107 | 54 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 5 | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | E 5 | — | — | W 3 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 27 | — | 2451 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 43 | — | — | 5 | 46 | 93 | 728 | 1743 | 1656 | 1218 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 144 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 1 | 0 | 183 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 191 | 0 | 198 | 198 | 30 |
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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).
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