Surf Forecasts:
Magna Tubes surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, SW swell with 5,925 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Magna Tubes this week:
The surf forecast for Magna Tubes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Magna Tubes in the next 16 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jun 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 9th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 10th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magna Tubes over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
819 | 800 | 1255 | 1336 | 1111 | 1073 | 1058 | 1401 | 5925 | 3980 | 1780 | 2239 | 2433 | 2104 | 1439 | 1158 | 835 | 530 | 519 | 469 | 332 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 10:48PM1.35m | 11:26AM1.16m | 11:54PM1.43m | 12:34PM1.25m | 00:53AM1.52m | 1:32PM1.35m | 1:48AM1.60m | 2:23PM1.45m | 2:39AM1.67m | 3:12PM1.53m | 3:28AM1.69m | 3:59PM1.59m | 4:15AM1.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:09PM0.48m | 5:20AM0.45m | 5:21PM0.45m | 6:25AM0.35m | 6:27PM0.38m | 7:22AM0.25m | 7:27PM0.30m | 8:13AM0.15m | 8:22PM0.22m | 9:02AM0.08m | 9:14PM0.15m | 9:48AM0.04m | 10:04PM0.13m | 10:33AM0.04m | |||||||
— | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | |
5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | 5:16 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 |
819 | 800 | 1255 | 1336 | 1111 | 1073 | 1058 | 1401 | 23 | 15 | 1780 | 2239 | 2433 | 2104 | 1439 | 1158 | 835 | 384 | 519 | 469 | 332 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | E 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | ESE 11 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | S 15 | S 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 10 |
123 | 90 | 62 | 60 | 81 | 74 | 53 | 37 | — | — | 15 | 353 | 121 | 40 | 96 | 36 | 155 | 530 | 338 | 375 | 285 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 11 | ESE 5 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | 17 | 23 | 6 | 35 | 33 | 20 | 56 | 94 | 81 | 99 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | WSW 5 | — | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | WSW 4 | SW 4 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 7 | 54 | — | 5925 | 3980 | 1273 | — | — | 70 | — | — | — | 11 | 14 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 8 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 180 | 144 | 0 | 22 | 17 | 141 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Magna Tubes Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Magna Tubes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Magna Tubes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Magna 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 (Magna 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 Magna 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.
Magna Tubes is 19 km (12 miles) from the city of Kruisfontein. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape (South), look for hotels and other accommodation in Kruisfontein. Kruisfontein has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











