Magna Tubes surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 SAST
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Magna Tubes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Magna Tubes sea temperature is
18.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Magna Tubes this week:

The surf forecast for Magna Tubes over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Magna Tubes in the next 12 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) 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 4.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 17th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 17th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 17th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magna Tubes over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu night, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, gales from the W by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
3
3
4
0
0
0
4
2
1
2
0
0
1
1
2
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4.5
SSW
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
1.4
S
1.5
S
1.4
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.1
SSE
1
SSE
1
SSE
1.3
E
1.8
E
2.2
E
1.5
E
4
SW
4
SW
3
SSW
Period(s) (?)13131212121212131313121212119889101110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)654354483518220523411637563771669660540361288263281387659363351632521455
Wind
(km/h)
30
WSW
25
SW
15
WNW
15
WSW
25
SW
10
NNW
25
E
30
E
20
ENE
5
SSE
25
WSW
25
WSW
10
S
15
ESE
20
E
40
W
30
WSW
15
WNW
25
WSW
25
SW
5
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
crossoncross-
on
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:27PM
1.27
1:43AM
1.30
2:07PM
1.43
2:20AM
1.42
2:39PM
1.57
2:51AM
1.51
3:07PM
1.67
3:19AM
1.58
3:34PM
1.73
3:46AM
1.61
3:59PM
1.75
4:12AM
1.61
4:24PM
1.73
4:37AM
1.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:43PM
0.45
7:56AM
0.34
8:21PM
0.31
8:29AM
0.22
8:52PM
0.20
8:57AM
0.13
9:20PM
0.12
9:23AM
0.08
9:45PM
0.08
9:47AM
0.05
10:10PM
0.06
10:12AM
0.06
10:33PM
0.08
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Sunrise6:16--6:16--6:13--6:13--6:11--6:09--6:09--
Sunset-6:12--6:13--6:14--6:14--6:15--6:15--6:15-
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
----------------22--2
Temp. °C171714171714182018212219201918232116181916
Feels °C (?)10101113111213141421221318171617711131314
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Eastern Cape (S)

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Magna Tubes (light winds from the W at Springfield wx 56 km from Magna Tubes). 5.5m 13s groundswell from the SW with a 4.2m 13s groundswell, also from the SW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

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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 12 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.

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