
Surf Forecasts:
Magna Tubes surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 5,923 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Magna Tubes in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 12s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magna Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Magna Tubes (reef). We’ve got a solid run of swell over the next 16 days, but the wind is gonna be the main character – it’s gonna make or break your sessions.
The water is sitting at 65°F, which is right about average for this time of year.
We kick off on Sunday the 26th of July. The morning is looking clean with a 7ft SW swell and a light NNE cross breeze. The energy is pumping at 1996 – that’s a solid, chunky amount of power. It’s a bit on the bigger side for beginners, but for anyone with some experience, that’s a fun wave. The afternoon holds up around 7ft, but the wind goes straight onshore from the east, so it’ll get a bit messy.
Monday the 27th is the real standout. The morning has a 7ft SW swell and a cross-offshore WSW wind, keeping things clean. But the afternoon is where it gets epic – a 10ft SW swell with a long 17-second period, and the energy is massive at 4655. That’s serious groundswell, and it’s gonna be a proper freight train. The cross-off wind keeps it workable, but at 10ft, this is expert territory only. This is the best of the whole forecast.
Tuesday the 28th through Wednesday the 29th is a write-off. The wind is cross-onshore and choppy, with swell holding around 7-8ft, but the quality is shot. Scores are zero. Don’t bother.
Thursday the 30th is a hidden gem. Both morning and afternoon have a 5ft SW swell with a 13-second period, light cross-off winds, and the energy is around 1130-1172. The conditions are labelled as excellent for experienced surfers, and that’s the call. Clean, punchy, and not too crowded.
Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August are back to messy cross-onshore winds. The swell is still there, but it’s choppy and lumpy. The wind hits 19 mph on Saturday, making it a kitesurfer’s day more than a paddle surfer’s.
Sunday the 2nd of August has a 8ft E swell with a 10-second period, but the wind is light and cross-onshore. The energy is 1301 – moderate, but the tide or some other factor keeps it marginal. Not a total loss, but not a standout.
Monday the 3rd of August is a nice little reset. The swell drops to 3ft in the morning, but it’s clean with a SW swell and cross-off wind. The afternoon bumps up to 4ft. Not big, but it’ll be lined up and fun.
Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th are a mixed bag. Tuesday is onshore and messy. Wednesday morning has a 7ft SW swell with a cross-off NNW wind, but the wind is 16 mph, so it’s a bit wild. The afternoon on the 5th is better – 6ft, clean, and cross-off. That’s a solid session.
Thursday the 6th of August has a 7ft SW swell, but the morning wind is 25 mph from the NNW. That’s a strong breeze, and while it’s cross-off, it’s gonna be a battle. The afternoon is calmer at 12 mph. Not the best.
Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th of August are the final highlights. Friday is a write-off with onshore winds. Saturday the 8th though – the morning is glassy. 8ft E swell with a 9-second period, and the energy is 2525. The wind is dead calm, and the conditions are labelled excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a clean, powerful wave. The afternoon swings to a cross-off WSW wind, but the swell drops to 4ft.
Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th of August round it out. Sunday is messy. Monday the 10th is a real treat – morning has a 4ft SSW swell with a 19-second period and a clean offshore WNW wind. That’s a super long-period groundswell, and the energy is 1745. The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 5ft, but the wind turns cross-onshore. That morning session is the pick of the second week.
Overall, the best of the lot is Monday 27th July afternoon for the sheer power, and Thursday 30th July for the clean, manageable conditions. The second week’s standout is Monday 10th August morning for that long-period groundswell and offshore wind.
Stay safe out there, and remember – Magna Tubes is a reef, so it’s for the experienced crew.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1381 | 1088 | 765 | 1229 | 4635 | 5923 | 3004 | 2590 | 2037 | 1387 | 1200 | 996 | 854 | 841 | 905 | 710 | 528 | 314 | 521 | 875 | 1055 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:27PM1.23m | 2:32AM1.34m | 3:02PM1.34m | 3:06AM1.43m | 3:33PM1.44m | 3:37AM1.50m | 4:02PM1.53m | 4:06AM1.55m | 4:31PM1.59m | 4:35AM1.57m | 4:59PM1.64m | 5:04AM1.57m | 5:27PM1.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:17AM0.45m | 8:26PM0.49m | 8:51AM0.34m | 9:02PM0.39m | 9:22AM0.24m | 9:34PM0.31m | 9:50AM0.16m | 10:04PM0.25m | 10:17AM0.10m | 10:34PM0.20m | 10:44AM0.07m | 11:04PM0.18m | 11:12AM0.07m | 11:34PM0.18m | |||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | E 9 |
1381 | 1088 | 765 | 1229 | 4635 | 5923 | 3004 | 2590 | 2037 | 1387 | 1200 | 996 | 854 | 841 | 905 | 710 | 528 | 314 | 209 | 123 | 1055 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | E 8 | ENE 9 | SSE 7 | S 8 | SSE 7 | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | — | E 10 | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 9 | SW 13 |
481 | 422 | 479 | 590 | 20 | 17 | 164 | 120 | 91 | — | — | 101 | 318 | 289 | — | 221 | — | 12 | 40 | 40 | 245 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 5 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 14 | S 13 |
64 | 32 | 14 | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | 74 | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ENE 4 | — | WSW 5 | — | — | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | — | — | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | — |
70 | 5 | — | 97 | — | — | 351 | 214 | 229 | 255 | 262 | 173 | — | — | 431 | 354 | 388 | 301 | 521 | 875 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 22 | 0 | 141 | 1 | 250 | 198 | 30 | 198 | 142 | 198 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 198 | 141 | 173 | 141 | 141 |
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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.










