Supertubes (Yallingup Coast)

Supertubes is a famous, exposed right-hand reef break on the northern end of Smiths Beach near Yallingup. It’s characterized by a shallow reef (about 50 m out) and fast, hollow, high-performance barrels, with both performance right-hand sections and the option of left sections depending on how the wave sets up. For conditions, the spot works best when offshore winds come in from the east to south-east. Early conditions are often cleaner, and sea-breezes typically develop later in the day; wind reliability is described as moderate and can depend on seasonal frontal systems. The guide/tide notes emphasize mid tide as the best tide window, with the wave also commonly being at its best from mid to high tide when the swell is supporting the line. Swell-wise, Supertubes is most consistently lined up with South-West (including WSW) swell, and sources give a working swell-height range roughly from 1.0 to 3.0 meters. On the bigger end (around 3 meters plus), the wave becomes extremely heavy and is described as expert-only. Safety-wise, expect a shallow limestone/coral reef with submerged rocks and also hazards including sharks. The spot is popular and can get quite busy, so strict surfing etiquette and awareness of lineup priority are important. Strong sweeps and rip currents can occur, especially with larger swells, and rescue availability is limited (reef areas may be unmonitored beyond main patrolled beach zones).