
Surf Forecasts:
Magna Tubes surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,554 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magna Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, checking in with the outlook for Magna Tubes.
First up, let's talk about the water. At Magna Tubes, the water temp is sitting at 65°, which is just about bang on average for this time of year. Nothing unusual there.
Alright, buckle up, because the next few days are a bit of a write-off. We've got a decent-sized swell, around 7ft to 8ft from the SW with a chunky 13-14 second period, which means there's plenty of energy out there (combined energy values hitting 1927 to 3081). But the wind is a total mess. It's coming in from the ESE and E at 12 to 19 mph, cross-onshore, tearing the surface up. It's lumpy, choppy, and just plain ugly. The surf quality is poor, so don't even bother waxing up until Thursday morning.
Thursday the 30th is a slight tease. The swell drops to 6ft, still SW, but the wind is a lighter ENE breeze at 9 mph. It's still cross-onshore, so it's "fairly choppy," and the conditions are only marginal. Thursday afternoon goes back to poor. Friday and Saturday are more of the same—lots of wind, messy waves, and poor conditions. The swell on Friday afternoon swings around to a short, choppy 8ft from the East with a pathetic 7-second period, which is just nasty.
The First Glimmer of Hope: Monday, August 3rd
Now we're talking. Monday morning, the 3rd of August, is the first real standout. The wind drops to nothing—absolutely glassy, calm conditions. The swell is a clean 6ft from the East with a 10-second period, and the energy is a solid 1210. This is going to be clean, lined-up, and perfect for a ripping session. It's rated as excellent for experienced surfers, which makes sense for a reef break. This is your best bet for the early part of the window.
The Big Swell Pulse: August 6th through 8th
The action picks up big time. Thursday the 6th through Saturday the 8th sees a solid 10ft SW groundswell pulse. The period is 13-14 seconds, and the energy is massive, reading between 2732 and 3924. The wind is offshore or light cross-offshore from the NW and WSW, keeping the faces clean. Thursday morning (August 6th) is a standout with a 5/10 score and clean conditions. Saturday morning (August 8th) is even better, with offshore NW winds at 6 mph and a 5/10 rating. This is heavy, expert-level surf at 10ft on a reef, so only the best should be charging. Expect crowds at Magna Tubes, as it's a spot that can get busy.
The Monster: August 10th and 11th
Hold onto your board. Monday, August 10th, is the big one. The swell ramps up to a massive 18ft from the SW. The period is 14-15 seconds. The combined energy is off the charts at 12107 and 11575. The wind is offshore or cross-offshore, so the surface stays clean. This is only for the most elite, experienced chargers. The shape will be heavy, and the power is immense. Tuesday the 11th keeps the swell around 15ft, with a very long 15-second period. This is a long-period groundswell, so it will be very straight at a beach break, but for a reef setup like this, it could be a dream—or a nightmare. The wind is a light NNE at 3 mph, making for a light cross-shore. This is another massive standout day, but it's deep into the second week, so things can change.
The Lull: August 12th
The energy drops off significantly. Wednesday the 12th sees a 8ft swell from the S with an 11-second period, and the energy is down to 1439. The morning is glassy, which is a gift, but the swell direction is not ideal for the spot's optimum SE direction. It's still a nice, clean option for the experienced crew.
To sum it up: the first week is a bust until August 3rd. After that, the surfing gets good, then gets huge, then gets massive. The absolute best on offer is the glassy morning of August 3rd for a fun, clean session, and then the monster swell of August 10th and 11th for the big-wave crew. The water is average temp, the crowds will be there on the good days, and this spot is a reef that demands respect.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed night, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2708 | 2141 | 1387 | 1347 | 1444 | 1127 | 1011 | 933 | 669 | 604 | 1010 | 798 | 798 | 1252 | 1104 | 670 | 739 | 575 | 563 | 396 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 5:33AM1.54m | 5:57PM1.64m | 6:05AM1.48m | 6:29PM1.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:40AM0.09m | 00:07AM0.21m | 12:10PM0.15m | 00:42AM0.27m | |||||||
— | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 21 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | E 9 | SW 11 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
2708 | 2141 | 1387 | 1347 | 1444 | 1127 | 1011 | 933 | 669 | 451 | 248 | 798 | 150 | 929 | 739 | 670 | 739 | 575 | 524 | 356 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 7 | — | SSW 15 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
— | 89 | — | 627 | 280 | 371 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 164 | 76 | 295 | 374 | 380 | 423 | 273 | 563 | 396 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | S 13 | S 10 | S 12 | S 10 | SSW 14 | WSW 4 | SW 15 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | — | 4 | 17 | 11 | 2 | 362 | 7 | 258 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | — | — | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 7 | E 8 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | W 4 | — | — |
373 | 238 | 540 | 392 | — | — | 461 | 481 | 651 | 604 | 1010 | — | 798 | 1252 | 1104 | — | — | 13 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 198 | 198 | 183 | 198 | 0 | 51 | 198 | 141 | 173 | 183 | 142 | 30 | 141 | 0 | 8 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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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.










