
Surf Forecasts:
Tubes surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,444 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s 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 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. The next 16 days have a real slow start, but if you’re patient, there’s a serious pulse of SW groundswell coming our way.
The first few days are a write-off. From Wednesday the 29th right through to Saturday the 1st of August, the wind is a constant problem—cross-onshore and fresh, with lumpy, choppy surf. The waves are there, but it’s not worth paddling out. You’ll be dodging whitewash and wind ripples. That’s a solid four-day gap of nothing doing.
Things start to turn glassy on Sunday the 2nd. The morning is dead calm, and we get a clean 3ft SW swell (13-second period). The energy is still low (352), but it’s clean. The afternoon gets even better with a glassy 4ft SW swell. It’s not big, but it’s surfable. Monday the 3rd holds that same glassy goodness in the morning with 5ft SW swell, but a light cross-shore creeps in by the afternoon, so grab the morning session.
Now, Tuesday the 4th we get a proper offshore wind from the WSW. The swell drops to 3ft, but it’s clean and lined up. Wednesday the 5th is the first real standout. Clean offshore winds, 4ft to 4ft SW swell, and the period stretches to 15 seconds. That’s groundswell with punch. The wave energy is moderate (673 to 861), but the quality is there.
Then Thursday the 6th, hold onto your board. Morning glass with a 10ft SW swell! The combined energy is massive (2699), and it’s clean. This is for experienced surfers only—over 8ft, it’s expert territory. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-offshore wind and 8ft. Friday the 7th is the absolute peak. An 12ft SW swell with a 15-second period, light offshore winds, and energy readings over 5600. This is big, powerful, and clean. Not for the faint-hearted.
The swell drops a bit on Saturday the 8th, but still 8ft with a fresh offshore breeze. Sunday the 9th sees a shift in direction to ESE, with a shorter period (9-10 seconds), but the energy is still high. The afternoon has a 15ft swell—massive and raw, but the wind is offshore. Again, only for experts.
A quick gap on Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th as the swell bottoms out. But then, Wednesday the 12th delivers a monster. A 20ft WSW swell, clean offshore wind, and an energy reading of 10946. That’s exceptional, but it’s only for the most experienced. The afternoon drops to 5ft but with a 17-second period—very long period groundswell, which will be super clean at the point. Thursday the 13th wraps it up with a solid 8ft SW swell, 15-second period, and clean conditions.
Best on offer: Friday the 7th of August. Clean offshore wind, an 12ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period, and massive energy. This is the standout. If you can handle the size, it’s the best wave of the period. For a smaller, cleaner option, Wednesday the 5th is a gem.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed night, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | ESE 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1387 | 1347 | 1444 | 1127 | 1011 | 919 | 732 | 504 | 281 | 161 | 123 | 264 | 336 | 431 | 698 | 744 | 802 | 624 | 246 | 233 | 271 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:02PM1.53m | 4:06AM1.55m | 4:31PM1.59m | 4:35AM1.57m | 4:59PM1.64m | 5:04AM1.57m | 5:27PM1.66m | 5:33AM1.54m | 5:57PM1.64m | 6:05AM1.48m | 6:29PM1.60m | 6:40AM1.39m | 7:06PM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:50AM0.16m | 10:04PM0.25m | 10:17AM0.10m | 10:34PM0.20m | 10:44AM0.07m | 11:04PM0.18m | 11:12AM0.07m | 11:34PM0.18m | 11:40AM0.09m | 00:07AM0.21m | 12:10PM0.15m | 00:42AM0.27m | 12:44PM0.24m | 1:24AM0.35m | |||||||
7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 17 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | E 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
1387 | 1347 | 1444 | 1127 | 1011 | 919 | 732 | 504 | 281 | 161 | 123 | 848 | 547 | 547 | 698 | 487 | 802 | 624 | 293 | 281 | 190 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 15 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 |
— | 627 | 324 | 329 | 450 | — | — | — | 12 | 41 | 76 | 264 | 336 | 431 | 367 | 744 | 394 | 326 | 246 | 233 | 271 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 16 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 16 | 15 | 275 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 218 | 154 | 229 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | — | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 |
540 | 328 | — | 476 | — | 508 | 502 | 368 | 804 | 919 | 941 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 16 | 40 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 198 | 198 | 1 | 30 | 198 | 30 | 172 | 198 | 140 | 142 | 180 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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