
Surf Forecasts:
Magna Tubes surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 5,450 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Magna Tubes in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magna Tubes over the next 16 days.
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Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.
Alright folks, we’ve got a decent run of surf on the way at Magna Tubes. It kicks off on Tuesday the 7th of July with a solid 7ft SW groundswell that’s got some serious push behind it – combined energy is 1434 (moderate wave energy), so there’s plenty of grunt. The water’s sitting at 64°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want to grab an extra mil of rubber. Tuesday morning has that clean, cross-off wind from the west, making for some excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is a reef break that’s fairly consistent, and it’s exposed to the swell, so it’s picking up all that energy. It’s an advanced wave, so if you’re not dialled in on the take-off, this one will have a word with you. It can get crowded sometimes.
Wednesday the 8th sees the swell building to 8ft, still from the SW with a 13-second period, but the wind picks up to a moderate to fresh breeze out of the WSW. It’s still clean-looking, but the forecast isn’t as confident, with the score dropping – likely tide and wind combo making it a bit more of a handful. Thursday the 9th is similar, with the swell hitting 12ft, but the same cross-off wind keeps it clean. Still, the conditions are described as marginal, so it’s a bit of a wild card for the experienced crew.
Now, pay attention. Friday the 10th of July is the standout for the first week. The morning has an 12ft SW groundswell, but here’s the kicker: the wind swings to a light, offshore westerly, and it’s practically glassy. The combined energy is a massive 5089 (strong wave energy) – this is a powerful, heavy wave. The period is 14 seconds, which is long-period groundswell, so expect long lulls between sets but proper, well-shaped waves. This is exceptional, expert-only surf. After that, the wind veers and the quality drops.
The weekend gets ugly. Saturday the 11th starts with onshore winds and a 8ft swell, but it’s poor and choppy – a write-off. Sunday the 12th is small and weak, with a 4ft to 5ft SSW swell, only 738 in the energy department. Not worth paddling out for.
Monday the 13th of July brings a shift. A new 7ft ESE swell rolls in with a 10-second period. The morning is glassy and clean out of the NW – this is a proper change-up and a good option for those looking for a more manageable wave. It’s still an advanced reef, but the energy is moderate (1112), and with glassy conditions, it’ll be clean. Tuesday the 14th keeps that SE swell around 8ft, but the wind goes cross-shore, so it’s not quite as perfect.
The second week is a mixed bag. Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th are small and wonky with strong winds, best left alone. But Friday the 17th of July is the long-range standout. A 10ft SW groundswell, 13-second period, combined energy of 3241 (strong wave energy), and a light cross-off wind from the north. This is clean and powerful for experts. Saturday the 18th keeps the same size with a light west offshore, staying excellent. Sunday the 19th of July morning is another gem – an 12ft SE swell, but with glassy, light WNW winds. That’s a rare treat for a reef break, but the swell direction (SE) isn’t quite its optimum (SE is close, but the break prefers more SW), so it might not line up perfectly. Still, the energy is strong at 2739.
The final days, Monday 20th to Wednesday 22nd of July, see the swell getting bigger again – up to 13ft on Tuesday morning with 5353 combined energy (very strong). That’s serious power, and the wind stays cross-off, so for the experts only. The swell direction shifts to SE, which is a bit off the optimum, so it might be a bit straighter-running than usual for this reef.
All in all, Friday the 10th of July is the absolute best of the first week, and Friday the 17th of July is your long-range bet. Both are heavy, expert-only waves. If you’re not ready for the big stuff, Monday the 13th is a good, glassy alternative.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1359 | 1298 | 1427 | 1915 | 2802 | 1771 | 4485 | 3857 | 5241 | 5082 | 4200 | 3118 | 1818 | 1824 | 964 | 581 | 412 | 563 | 821 | 817 | 669 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:38PM1.39m | 9:05AM1.15m | 9:46PM1.35m | 10:31AM1.11m | 11:10PM1.34m | 12:04PM1.15m | 00:31AM1.39m | 1:19PM1.26m | 1:39AM1.48m | 2:19PM1.39m | 2:36AM1.57m | 3:09PM1.52m | 3:25AM1.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:07PM0.39m | 3:06AM0.47m | 3:08PM0.46m | 4:23AM0.48m | 4:28PM0.51m | 5:49AM0.45m | 5:58PM0.48m | 7:06AM0.36m | 7:17PM0.40m | 8:07AM0.24m | 8:21PM0.28m | 8:58AM0.14m | 9:15PM0.18m | ||||||||
7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
1359 | 1298 | 1427 | 1915 | 395 | 1771 | 4485 | 3857 | 5241 | 5082 | 4200 | 3118 | 1818 | 1824 | 964 | 581 | 412 | 316 | 821 | 817 | 669 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 13 | E 10 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | E 13 | — | W 12 | W 12 | SSE 7 | W 13 | WSW 12 | W 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 |
67 | 38 | 37 | 17 | 8 | 1211 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 13 | — | 3 | 11 | 102 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 279 | 269 | 186 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 16 | SE 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 8 |
8 | 8 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 452 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 29 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 94 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | SW 5 | — | W 4 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | — | — | — |
24 | 22 | — | 9 | 2802 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 256 | 112 | 64 | 335 | 316 | 563 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 141 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 142 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 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.










