
Surf Forecasts:
Magna Tubes surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,709 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Magna Tubes in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magna Tubes over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the E by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
678 | 301 | 1308 | 2727 | 2307 | 1935 | 1271 | 1043 | 896 | 774 | 588 | 382 | 828 | 1952 | 3570 | 1777 | 1374 | 1269 | 1107 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 4:07AM1.67m | 4:24PM1.83m | 4:37AM1.64m | 4:53PM1.77m | 5:06AM1.58m | 5:20PM1.67m | 5:33AM1.48m | 5:46PM1.53m | 5:59AM1.37m | 6:12PM1.39m | 6:25AM1.24m | 6:38PM1.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:07PM-0.00m | 10:10AM-0.03m | 10:36PM0.01m | 10:39AM0.02m | 11:04PM0.07m | 11:06AM0.10m | 11:30PM0.16m | 11:33AM0.21m | 11:56PM0.27m | 11:59AM0.34m | 00:22AM0.40m | 12:25PM0.48m | 00:53AM0.54m | ||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
6:07 | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 10 | 12 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
678 | 365 | 1308 | 2727 | 2307 | 1649 | 1271 | 1043 | 896 | 774 | 588 | 424 | 828 | 1952 | 3570 | 1777 | 1374 | 1269 | 1107 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SW 14 | SSW 10 | — | — | S 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 10 | E 11 | E 10 | SW 15 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
92 | 301 | 102 | — | — | 2 | 961 | 669 | 502 | 349 | 477 | 382 | 311 | 936 | 162 | 128 | 195 | 100 | 63 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | SE 7 | ENE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | E 10 | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
31 | 54 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | 57 | 152 | 595 | 204 | — | — | 98 | 74 | 69 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | — | — | — |
29 | 123 | 163 | 1150 | 2214 | 1935 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 253 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 0 | 1 | 198 | 198 | 198 | 142 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 0 | 141 | 1 | 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.










