
Surf Forecasts:
Magna Tubes surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 7,178 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period with E 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magna Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ at Magna Tubes.
First thing you gotta know – this is a heavy reef break, so it’s for advanced crew only. No beginners here. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothin’ weird to report.
We’re starting off a bit rough. The first few days, from Friday the 31st of July through Saturday the 1st of August, are a total write-off. You’ve got cross-onshore winds in the 12 to 19 mph range, and the surf is just lumpy and poor. No point paddling out. Sunday the 2nd of August is still iffy – a 8ft to 7ft swell from the ESE, but the wind is light cross-on or onshore, and the energy is high (1517-1824) but it’s just not clean enough for a good time. Marginal stuff.
Now, Monday the 3rd of August – that’s where it starts to get interesting. The morning is *glassy* with a light NE breeze. Swell is 6ft from the ESE, period around 10 seconds, and the combined energy is solid at 1149. That’s excellent surf for experienced surfers. The wind is glassy, so the waves will be clean. This is a standout morning. The afternoon goes back to marginal, so hit it early.
Tuesday the 4th of August morning is also good – clean, cross-offshore wind from the NNW, 5ft from the SW, 12-second period, and energy at 1168. Another clean session for the experienced. The afternoon gets a bit choppy, though.
Wednesday the 5th of August morning is a beaut – glassy again, 4ft from the SW, but with a very long period of 16 seconds. That’s a groundswell, and for a reef like Magna Tubes, that’ll be magic. Clean, smooth, and the energy is moderate (997). That’s a real highlight for the early part of the window. The afternoon sees a big jump in size to 10ft, but it’s got a cross-shore wind and the energy is huge (3303), but it’s marginal for quality.
The real standout, though, is Thursday the 6th of August morning. Swell is 13ft from the SW, period 13 seconds, and the combined energy is a massive 9334 – that’s strong to very strong. The wind is cross-offshore from the WSW, and it’s clean. This is *big* and powerful. For experts only. If you’re game, that’s the biggest and best of the whole window. The afternoon stays clean but smaller at 8ft.
Friday the 7th of August morning is another cracker – 10ft from the SW, 14-second period, clean cross-offshore wind, energy at 4121. Another expert session. The afternoon goes onshore, so morning is the call.
The rest of the window into the second week is a mix of smaller clean swells and some messy days. Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th have some clean mornings with 8ft to 7ft from the SW, but the wind picks up a bit. Monday the 10th of August morning is clean again with 7ft from the SW, 12-second period, and energy at 1416 – solid.
After that, we hit a rough patch from Tuesday the 11th of August through Friday the 14th of August. Cross-onshore, onshore, and even a strong breeze with rain on the 13th. The conditions are poor to marginal. A gap of a few days with no real surf to recommend.
Then Saturday the 15th of August morning looks like a return to form – 7ft from the SW, 13-second period, light cross-shore wind, and energy at 1433. Clean enough for a fun session.
Overall, the best on offer is the Thursday the 6th of August morning with that 13ft SW swell and clean offshore winds – a true standout for the big dogs. The Monday the 3rd and Wednesday the 5th mornings are also top-notch, glassy, and clean. Be patient, and you’ll get your waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NE by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 13 | E 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
905 | 732 | 755 | 553 | 727 | 690 | 728 | 1510 | 1167 | 823 | 585 | 633 | 732 | 798 | 625 | 308 | 558 | 3197 | 3536 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:35AM1.57m | 4:59PM1.64m | 5:04AM1.57m | 5:27PM1.66m | 5:33AM1.54m | 5:57PM1.64m | 6:05AM1.48m | 6:29PM1.60m | 6:40AM1.39m | 7:06PM1.52m | 7:22AM1.28m | 7:53PM1.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:34PM0.20m | 10:44AM0.07m | 11:04PM0.18m | 11:12AM0.07m | 11:34PM0.18m | 11:40AM0.09m | 00:07AM0.21m | 12:10PM0.15m | 00:42AM0.27m | 12:44PM0.24m | 1:24AM0.35m | 1:25PM0.35m | 2:18AM0.45m | ||||||
— | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
5:37 | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 6 | SW 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
905 | 732 | 504 | 324 | 161 | 125 | 218 | 286 | 335 | 823 | 585 | 482 | 732 | 798 | 625 | 172 | 260 | 3197 | 3536 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SW 11 | SW 16 | E 9 | E 9 |
405 | — | — | 12 | 64 | 76 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 287 | 278 | 633 | 450 | 370 | 259 | 308 | 558 | 106 | 83 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 16 | S 12 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 12 | — | — | — | E 9 | E 10 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 12 | — | 283 | 286 | 3 | — | — | — | 212 | 179 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | 497 | 755 | 553 | 727 | 690 | 728 | 1510 | 1167 | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 173 | 198 | 141 | 173 | 141 | 141 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 141 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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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.











