Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, looking at the picture for the next sixteen days. Let's get straight into it.

We've got a solid run of swell coming, but it does take a few days to kick in. The first couple of days are a bit of a write-off, but the waiting is going to be worth it.

The period starts on Thursday the 9th with a solid 12ft SW swell, but the wind is a bit messy. Thursday morning has a cross-off breeze, so it's a workable option for the experienced crew. The real standout that day is Thursday afternoon—the wind goes offshore, giving us clean 12ft SW waves. The water is a touch below average for this time of year, sitting at 63°, about 3° colder than usual, so you'll want a decent spring suit.

Friday the 10th continues the trend. Morning is a bit cross-off, but the afternoon really cleans up again with a light offshore breeze, 10ft SSW swell, and a solid 13-second period. This is a reef and point set-up, so that longer period will produce some proper, well-shaped lines.

The weekend is a bit of a mess. Saturday the 11th gets a cross-on wind, and the swell drops. By Sunday the 12th, it's a full-on choppy write-off with strong onshore winds. No point getting wet.

The start of the working week is flat. Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th are tiny, with weak energy. The water is flat and calm.

Then things switch on again. Thursday the 16th is the first true standout. The wind is glassy in the morning, with a clean 7ft SW swell pumping in. The combined swell energy is strong (1956). The afternoon stays offshore and clean. This is a proper session for the experienced surfer.

Friday the 17th is still good, with a moderate offshore wind and head-high 6ft SW swell. Clean and punchy.

The biggest highlight of the whole outlook is Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd. On Monday the 21st, we see a massive 13ft SSW groundswell arriving with a very long 17-second period. The combined energy is a massive 8002. The wind is glassy. This is a huge, powerful, clean swell. It's strictly for experts, as anything over 8ft at this break is no joke. That long period will make the waves bend perfectly around the point and reef, but the sets will be long and well-spaced, giving you time to paddle out. Tuesday the 22nd is nearly as good, with 12ft SSW and 16-second periods, still glassy. Two outstanding days.

The swell then eases off but stays fun through the rest of the week. Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th still have offshore winds and clean, head-high waves. The crowds are noted as "sometimes" here, so you might have some company, but it's a consistent spot for a reason.

The best of the best: Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd at Tubes. The size, the period, the glassy wind—it's the full package. Don't be late.

Rusty.

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