Surf Forecasts:
Tubes surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 3,352 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with ESE 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 (Jul 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tubes over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s get into it. We’re looking at Tubes, a reef and point spot that’s sheltered and loves a clean SSW swell. The water temp is sitting at 64°F for the first session, which is a bit colder than average for this time of year – you’ll want a good wetsuit.
The first couple of days are a bust. Monday the 13th is all onshore winds and junk. Tuesday the 14th has a 5ft swell from the ESE, but the wind is cross-off, and the energy is moderate (550). Not worth a paddle. Wednesday the 15th is flat as a pancake with a 1ft swell.
Now, Thursday the 16th is where it starts. A solid 10ft swell from the SW with a 14-second period, and the morning is glassy. This is big groundswell, and the energy is very strong (2987). This is for experts only. The afternoon holds 8ft with offshore wind – still excellent. That’s your call for the first week.
Friday the 17th has a 10ft swell, but the wind is screaming from the WSW at 19 mph in the morning, ruining it. The afternoon is cross-shore and bumpy. Saturday the 18th is a write-off with onshore wind. Sunday the 19th afternoon looks better with a 6ft swell and a moderate offshore wind, giving clean waves and good energy (1416).
The second week gets big. Tuesday the 21st morning has a 10ft, 16-second swell from the SSW, but it’s cross-on. The afternoon is a dream: 10ft, 16-second swell with offshore wind. That’s a very long period groundswell, powerful and clean, but expert-only. The energy is massive (4883). Wednesday the 22nd morning is glassy with a 10ft, 15-second swell – another standout for the brave.
Thursday the 23rd is a monster. Swells of 13ft to 15ft, but the wind is strong from the WSW at 28 mph. The energy is off the charts (9645). This is more of a kite surfing day than a paddle day. Friday the 24th afternoon settles to a 5ft, 13-second swell, clean, and gives a very good session.
The final weekend, Saturday the 27th afternoon, brings an 8ft swell from the WSW with a clean offshore breeze. That’s a solid, clean wave for experienced surfers. Sunday the 28th is glassy in the morning with a 7ft, 13-second swell – a perfect end to the run.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SSW 10 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 296 | 222 | 422 | 432 | 60 | 39 | 53 | 228 | 1120 | 2987 | 2376 | 1395 | 2756 | 2402 | 1866 | 1922 | 1313 | 764 | 581 | 1060 | 929 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:09PM1.52m | 3:25AM1.64m | 3:55PM1.63m | 4:10AM1.67m | 4:39PM1.70m | 4:52AM1.65m | 5:20PM1.72m | 5:32AM1.59m | 6:00PM1.69m | 6:10AM1.50m | 6:39PM1.62m | 6:48AM1.39m | 7:17PM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:58AM0.14m | 9:15PM0.18m | 9:43AM0.05m | 10:03PM0.12m | 10:25AM0.01m | 10:48PM0.10m | 11:04AM0.00m | 11:31PM0.12m | 11:41AM0.04m | 00:12AM0.19m | 12:17PM0.12m | 00:52AM0.28m | 12:52PM0.23m | 1:32AM0.39m | |||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | SSW 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 272 | 222 | 422 | 432 | 380 | 327 | 262 | 181 | 936 | 2987 | 2376 | 1395 | 2756 | 2402 | 1866 | 1922 | 1313 | 764 | 396 | 1060 | 929 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | E 7 | E 8 | SW 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 296 | 21 | 130 | 77 | 60 | 33 | 53 | 228 | 1120 | 168 | 172 | 138 | 100 | 100 | 615 | 196 | 124 | 89 | 581 | 356 | 183 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 17 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | E 10 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 9 | 10 | 28 | 41 | 47 | 39 | 33 | 148 | 153 | — | — | — | — | 219 | — | 48 | 142 | 76 | 125 | 80 | 118 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | — | — | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 6 | SW 7 | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | E 10 | E 6 | — | W 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 300 | — | — | 6 | 9 | 77 | 194 | — | — | — | 28 | — | — | 333 | 130 | — | 18 | 56 | 20 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 140 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 140 | 198 | 198 | 140 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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