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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 11 Mar 2026 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
19.9° C
(Which is 2.6°C colder than average 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 Thursday (Mar 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Magna Tubes in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 15) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 12th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 12th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 17th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
3
3
4
1
1
2
2
3
1
0
1
3
2
1
3
1
1
3
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
E
2.5
E
2.5
E
1.9
E
1.8
E
1.5
E
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
0.8
E
0.7
E
1.3
SW
0.9
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
3
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)899999121715148812131212121181010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)961107411985755053493384031135100284634332776476054494181213978741
Wind
(km/h)
25
E
10
ENE
10
SSE
5
SSE
5
N
10
SE
15
E
15
WSW
20
SSW
15
S
5
WNW
10
SE
10
ESE
5
NNW
15
S
20
SSW
5
SSW
15
E
15
E
10
E
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
crosscrossglasscross-
on
onglasscrosscrossglassononcross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:42PM
0.96
8:34AM
0.97
12:33AM
0.93
12:42PM
1.02
1:31AM
1.09
1:32PM
1.17
2:01AM
1.27
2:05PM
1.33
2:28AM
1.44
2:35PM
1.47
2:54AM
1.61
3:05PM
1.58
3:22AM
1.75
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:51AM
0.75
4:51PM
0.77
6:27AM
0.78
7:13PM
0.63
7:33AM
0.63
7:48PM
0.47
8:05AM
0.47
8:15PM
0.32
8:34AM
0.30
8:42PM
0.18
9:03AM
0.16
9:09PM
0.06
9:33AM
0.03
Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20
Sunset6:44--6:43--6:40--6:39--6:38--6:37--6:36--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
cloud
Rain (mm)
---------------14111-
Temp. °C302328282729272724242326252324242221222122
Feels °C (?)272227272627262724232627252624242522232222
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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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