Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(South-Africa – Jeffreys Bay Coast)
| Name: | Tubes |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SSW | Offshore Wind: SW |
Tubes in Jeffreys Bay Coast is a sheltered reef and point break that has reliable surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Ideal winds are from the southwest. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south southwest. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Watch out for sharks and rocks.
Overall Tubes Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The graph describes the range of swells directed at Tubes through a typical year and is... (show all text)
The rose diagram shows how commonly and how strongly the wind blows from different dire... (show all text)
Also see Tubes surf quality by season and Tubes surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Tubes |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Tubes:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Point | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Salad Bowls | 0 mi |
| Third closest break | Albatross | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Boneyards | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Kitchen Windows | 1 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Tubes: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 4272 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 5392 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 5434 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 5775 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 5781 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Tubes: |
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| Closest tide station | Durban, South Africa | 459 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Heard Island, Antarctica | 2699 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Mawson, Antarctica | 2771 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Davis, Antarctica | 3155 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Royal Bay (Moltke Harbor), South Georgia | 3224 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Tubes: |
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| Closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 290 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 423 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 423 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 423 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 423 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Tubes: |
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| Closest city location | Jeffrey's Bay (South Africa) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Kruisfontein (South Africa) | 12 mi |
| Third closest city location | Uitenhage (South Africa) | 32 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Port Elizabeth (South Africa) | 39 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Kirkwood (South Africa) | 51 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Tubes is Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in South Africa, which is 63 km (39 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Tubes is George Airport (GRJ), also in South Africa, 235 km (146 miles) away.
