
Surf Forecasts:
Magna Tubes surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 1 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 2,904 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 1st Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 1st Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 2nd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magna Tubes over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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 | SSW 13 | E 9 | ESE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1111 | 857 | 1383 | 36 | 37 | 647 | 1111 | 1655 | 1946 | 1261 | 1026 | 706 | 497 | 380 | 2044 | 2466 | 1745 | 721 | 538 | 364 | 2125 | |
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 | off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:49PM1.48m | 4:52AM1.49m | 5:21PM1.49m | 5:24AM1.47m | 5:53PM1.50m | 5:56AM1.43m | 6:27PM1.49m | 6:31AM1.38m | 7:04PM1.47m | 7:11AM1.31m | 7:46PM1.43m | 8:00AM1.23m | 8:38PM1.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:35AM0.18m | 10:49PM0.30m | 11:06AM0.17m | 11:23PM0.31m | 11:36AM0.18m | 11:57PM0.33m | 12:08PM0.20m | 00:34AM0.36m | 12:41PM0.25m | 1:15AM0.39m | 1:20PM0.31m | 2:04AM0.43m | 2:07PM0.39m | 3:06AM0.47m | |||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | E 9 | ESE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SW 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 14 |
1111 | 857 | 1383 | 36 | 37 | 647 | 1111 | 1655 | 1946 | 1261 | 1026 | 600 | 497 | 380 | 2044 | 2466 | 1745 | 721 | 538 | 364 | 2125 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | S 20 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SE 12 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SSW 14 | SE 10 |
296 | 697 | 112 | 20 | 16 | 8 | 411 | 405 | 459 | 530 | 612 | 706 | 320 | 221 | 283 | 172 | 119 | 75 | 53 | 323 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | S 20 | SW 11 | SW 13 | WSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | S 8 | — | E 11 | E 10 | E 4 | ESE 10 | SSW 21 |
26 | 73 | — | — | — | 8 | 255 | 106 | 40 | 81 | 132 | 154 | 209 | 253 | 6 | — | 9 | 9 | 6 | 41 | 176 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | E 5 | E 4 | — |
— | — | 17 | 1695 | 4138 | 2112 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 11 | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 180 | 532 | 257 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 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.









