
Surf Forecasts:
Magna Tubes surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 6,860 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (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 2AM. 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magna Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, and while it starts a bit scratchy, there are some real gems hiding in the back half.
The first real surf worth paddling out for is this Saturday morning, the 25th of July. The swell is a clean 8 feet out of the SW with a 13-second period, which is a nice, powerful groundswell. The wind is glassy, and the water temp is 65°, which is about average for this time of year. The energy is very strong (2226), so bring your big-gun board. This is a spot for advanced surfers only, and it’s a reef break, so expect a proper, thick wave. A word of caution: the swell direction is SW, but the optimum for this spot is SE, so it won’t be as perfect as it could be, but it’ll still be a fun, punchy morning. The best part of the whole first week is this session. After that, it goes downhill quickly.
From Saturday afternoon through the rest of the week and into early August, the wind turns onshore, lumpy, and the conditions go to mush. The swell jumps up to 10 feet, but with onshore winds, it’s a messy, blown-out mess. Not worth your time. There’s a gap of poor surf until the 30th of July, but even then, it’s marginal.
The Standout Window
Now, the real magic is in the second week. The absolute standout is Monday morning, the 3rd of August. We’ve got a clean 8 feet SW swell running at 16 seconds – that’s a long, powerful groundswell with heaps of energy (3213). The wind is light and cross-offshore, the water is clear, and the conditions are clean. This is the best on offer, and it’s a solid 8 feet, which is a top-shelf wave for this spot. The reef will handle that long period well, giving you long, walling rides. Expect crowds as it’s a break that can get busy.
Before that, Sunday the 2nd of August is also very good. The morning has a 7 feet cross-offshore wind, but it’s a bit weaker (1200 energy). The afternoon on the 2nd is a real treat: 5 feet but with a 19-second period (2434 energy) – that’s a very long, clean groundswell. It’s smaller, but the quality of the wave will be incredible. The 3rd is the bigger, better choice.
The 6th and 7th of August look massive (10 feet) with a 15-second period, but the wind is strong and cross-offshore. It’s going to be a big, powerful, and difficult wave – only for the experts. The 8th of August (Saturday morning) cleans up nicely: 8 feet with a 13-second period and light offshore winds. A great, solid option to finish the run.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off after Saturday morning. The second week from Sunday the 2nd through to the 8th of August is your golden window, with the 3rd of August morning being the absolute pick of the crop. Go get it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed morning, calm by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2063 | 2601 | 2201 | 1476 | 1088 | 765 | 1150 | 5281 | 6048 | 3135 | 3456 | 2323 | 1367 | 1067 | 746 | 711 | 808 | 880 | 1187 | 1491 | 1509 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:44PM1.12m | 1:52AM1.24m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:41PM0.59m | 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 | ||||||||
7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 7 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
2063 | 2601 | 2201 | 1476 | 1088 | 765 | 1150 | 5281 | 6048 | 3135 | 3456 | 2323 | 1367 | 1067 | 746 | 287 | 808 | 880 | 618 | 405 | 244 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | — | E 9 | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
163 | 120 | 86 | 481 | 422 | 479 | 590 | 21 | 15 | 6 | — | 14 | — | — | — | 711 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 6 | E 8 | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 55 | 33 | 15 | 29 | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 3 | E 4 | — | WSW 6 | SSW 7 | — | SSE 8 | E 9 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 |
— | — | — | 8 | 5 | — | 254 | 395 | — | 270 | 6 | 214 | 299 | 253 | 413 | — | 428 | 746 | 1187 | 1491 | 1509 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 180 | 0 | 8 | 22 | 0 | 141 | 645 | 1 | 198 | 198 | 183 | 173 | 198 | 141 | 0 | 180 | 141 | 173 | 180 | 142 |
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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.










