Magna Tubes surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 31 Mar 2026 SAST
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Magna Tubes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Magna Tubes sea temperature is
18.8° C
(Which is 3.0°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 (Apr 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Magna Tubes in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) 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 1.1m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 04) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 1st Apr)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 6th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 6th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat night, fresh winds from the SW by Sun afternoon).

Tue
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
2
3
3
0
2
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
7
8
6
5
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
E
2
E
1.6
E
0.9
SW
1
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
2.5
E
1.7
SW
1.7
SW
1.5
E
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.6
SW
2.2
SW
3.5
SW
4.5
SSW
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
Period(s) (?)588141413139131391211109101615151413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)119516347293357537537117296995439242735023140598173888377724153303359
Wind
(km/h)
30
E
5
ENE
20
SW
15
SW
0
S
5
SSW
15
ESE
10
ENE
5
SSE
20
SW
10
WSW
15
SW
20
SW
5
WSW
20
WSW
30
SW
20
W
20
SW
15
S
10
NNE
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassglassoncross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:06PM
1.55
3:19AM
1.73
3:34PM
1.60
3:47AM
1.76
4:02PM
1.61
4:13AM
1.74
4:28PM
1.60
4:39AM
1.69
4:54PM
1.55
5:04AM
1.61
5:20PM
1.47
5:29AM
1.50
5:45PM
1.37
5:54AM
1.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:08PM
0.10
9:34AM
0.06
9:35PM
0.07
10:00AM
0.04
10:02PM
0.07
10:25AM
0.05
10:27PM
0.10
10:49AM
0.09
10:53PM
0.16
11:14AM
0.17
11:18PM
0.25
11:39AM
0.26
11:44PM
0.35
12:06PM
0.37
Tue
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:35
Sunset6:16--6:15--6:14--6:13--6:10--6:09--6:08--
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
----------3----------
Temp. °C282325252223242427302121211920211820201920
Feels °C (?)262224232526252630302120201918171416151816
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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.

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