Magna Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.03° S 24.93° E

Magna Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Magna Tubes sea temperature is
17.4° C
1.5° 

Magna Tubes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Magna Tubes surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,980 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period with ESE 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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 2nd Aug)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 6th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 6th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magna Tubes over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break it down for Magna-Tubes over the next couple of weeks.

The water’s running at 63°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – about 3°F below average, so you’ll want a thicker suit. The first few days are a bit of a dog’s breakfast. Saturday morning brings a 8ft swell from the east, but it’s only 8 seconds apart and the wind is cross-onshore, making it choppy and ugly. The energy’s moderate (889), but the conditions are just poor. That theme carries through Sunday and Monday – smaller east swells, light cross-onshore wind, and marginal surf thanks to tricky tides.

Things start to clean up on Tuesday, August 4th. A new southwest swell rolls in at 5ft to 4ft with a 11-12 second period, and the wind turns cross-offshore, giving us clean waves. The energy’s moderate (967 and 759). Wednesday morning, August 5th, is a real treat – only 3ft but with a long 14-second period from the south-southwest, clean cross-offshore wind, and moderate energy (508). The guidance says expect very good surf conditions, and for a reef break like this, that long-period groundswell will wrap in beautifully. This is a standout for the early part.

But hold on – Thursday, August 6th gets serious. We’re looking at 13ft on the morning with a 13-second period from the southwest, moderate energy (5808), and clean cross-offshore wind. That’s expert-only territory. The afternoon stays big at 12ft, clean and powerful. The swell keeps pumping through the 7th and 8th, with Saturday August 8th afternoon peaking at 15ft, 14-second period, and a massive 8355 energy. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s a bit lumpy, but the raw power is undeniable. That’s your best window for the big-wave crew – the standout of the whole forecast.

Sunday August 9th gets wild – 15ft swell but a near gale offshore wind (31 mph) makes it nearly impossible to paddle into. The afternoon brings heavy rain and strong winds, so it’s a write-off. Monday and Tuesday drop to 8ft to 6ft, but the wind is messy and cross-shore, so quality is poor.

The next real highlight comes Wednesday August 12th. Morning and afternoon both offer 10ft from the south-southwest with a very long 17-second period – that’s proper groundswell, and the energy is massive (6992 and 6993). The wind is light cross-offshore and clean. The guidance says exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers, and I’m calling it the best of the second week. That long period will make it a dream on this reef, but the sets will be spaced out.

After that, the swell fades through the 13th to 16th, with strong winds on the 13th and 14th, then a tiny glassy 4ft on the 15th morning from the east, but with a short 8-second period and low energy (456). By the 16th, it’s all over – 3ft and strong winds, poor conditions.

So, the bottom line: if you’re an expert, Thursday August 6th through Saturday August 8th is your big-wave playground, and Wednesday August 12th is a must for that long-period groundswell perfection. For the average surfer, Wednesday August 5th morning is a clean little gem. The rest of the window is mostly a write-off or for the brave.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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E
8
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12
2.1
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11
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12
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
604
669
573
1413
1008
718
685
590
570
471
306
305
1124
1787
5980
4445
3876
3165
2699
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Wind (km/h)
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5
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High Tide
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
8:17AM1.16m
8:59PM1.29m
9:50AM1.06m
10:46PM1.22m
Low Tide
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
2:21PM0.48m
3:39AM0.54m
3:54PM0.59m
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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.

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