Magna Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.03° S 24.93° E

Magna Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Magna Tubes sea temperature is
17.8° C
1.2° 

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 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 8,449 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period with E 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 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 5th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 6th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the cards for Magna Tubes over the next couple of weeks. It’s a real mixed bag, with some serious power on the horizon, but we’ve got to earn it with a lot of wind and wait.

First up, we’re looking at a rough start. The immediate forecast has persistent onshore winds and choppy, lumpy conditions. The water temp is 64°, which feels a bit colder than normal for this time of year. The swell is there, but the wind is wrecking it. The combined swell energy is moderate to strong, hitting around 1229 on Friday morning, but that counts for nothing when it’s a mess.

We see the first real glimmer of hope on Sunday, August 2nd. The morning shows 7 ft swell from the east at 12 seconds, with combined energy already climbing to 1571. The wind is light cross-onshore, which is manageable. The afternoon is even more interesting: 7 ft swell from the ESE at 11 seconds, with the wind going fully onshore. It’s a bit of a marginal call, but that’s the start of the window.

The standout period, and I mean the real standout, kicks off around Tuesday, August 4th. Tuesday morning is where it’s at: clean, glassy conditions with a light offshore wind from the west. We’ve got a solid 5 ft swell from the southwest with a 12-second period. That’s good groundswell energy (1016 on the combined scale), and it’s hitting an exposed reef. The offshore wind will make it clean as a whistle. This is prime for experienced surfers—it’s a proper session.

Then it gets big. Thursday, August 6th morning shows a proper pulse: 15 ft from the southwest with a long 14-second period. The combined energy is a whopping 6711—that’s strong to very strong. The offshore wind is solid. This is expert territory only; anything over 8 ft at Magna Tubes is for the brave and the good. The swell direction is spot on optimum from the southeast, so it’ll be well-shaped.

The biggest day on paper is Sunday, August 9th morning. We’re looking at 16 ft from the southwest at 13 seconds, with combined energy of 8234. That’s proper heavy. The wind is a moderate offshore breeze keeping it clean. If you’re an experienced charger, that’s the session to circle on the calendar. But keep in mind, a long-period swell like this can make a reef break like Magna Tubes extra hollow and dangerous.

After that, the surf settles down and gets a bit messy through the second week with onshore winds returning. There’s a brief clean-up around Wednesday, August 12th with 5 ft from the southwest and a nice 13-second period, but it’s not the power of that first big week.

So, in short: the first few days are a write-off. The best on offer is the clean, offshore 5 ft session on Tuesday, August 4th, and the absolute bomb for experts on Sunday, August 9th. Get on those.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
13
2.1
E
9
2.5
E
7
2.5
E
8
2.5
E
8
2.4
E
8
2.1
E
12
2.2
ESE
11
1.9
ESE
11
1.7
ESE
10
1.4
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.5
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SW
11
1.1
SW
15
2.4
SW
14
3
SW
14
4.5
SW
14
4.5
SW
14
4
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
732
755
635
747
770
728
1269
1187
808
596
643
721
646
497
347
516
2326
3009
6650
7140
7239
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
30
E
25
ENE
20
ENE
30
ENE
15
NE
10
ENE
10
E
10
NNW
5
ENE
10
ESE
10
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10
W
20
SW
10
W
10
SW
15
SSW
15
WNW
25
WSW
10
SSW
15
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-off
glassy
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
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cross
High Tide
4:59PM1.64m
5:04AM1.57m
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
Low Tide
10:44AM0.07m
11:04PM0.18m
11:12AM0.07m
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
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7:13
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7:11
7:11
7:09
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7:09
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5:38
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Temp °C
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15
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15
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22
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Feels °C
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13
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12
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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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