
Surf Forecasts:
Super Tubes surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 7,297 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Super Tubes this week:
The surf forecast for Super Tubes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Super Tubes in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Super Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag for Super Tubes. The first few days are a write-off, but there’s a real standout window if you’re patient and know what you’re doing.
Right now, we’re in a rough patch. Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are a mess with strong onshore winds and building, messy swell. The wind is just ruining it. The combined energy on Sunday morning is already pumping at 4209 (strong), but the 16 mph cross-on easterly makes it a battle. It’s not for paddling – this setup is looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Monday the 7th stays poor with the same dirty wind. Then we get a bit of a break Tuesday the 8th morning. That’s the first real highlight. The wind drops to glassy, dead calm, and we’ve got a clean 4 ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 703 (moderate). For a reef and point break like Super Tubes, that long period is perfect – it’ll line up nicely and give you proper walls. It’s a very consistent spot, so there will be waves. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual. This is the best on offer in the whole window.
Tuesday afternoon the wind swings cross-on and the quality drops. Wednesday the 9th sees a small clean window with offshore winds, but the swell is tiny at 2 ft to 4 ft. Surfable but not worth the trip unless you’re desperate. Thursday the 10th afternoon has a bigger 6 ft SW swell, but the cross-shore wind will chop it up.
The next real standout is Sunday the 13th morning. We get a strong 8 ft SSW groundswell, period 15 seconds, with a fresh offshore wind from the WSW at 19 mph. The combined energy is 2274 (strong). For experts, this is going to be a proper session. The wind is clean, the swell is big. But anything over 8 ft, which this is close to, is expert territory. On Sunday afternoon, the wind picks up but stays offshore, still solid at 7 ft.
Monday the 14th is all swell but choppy conditions. Then Tuesday the 15th morning is another clean window with light winds and a 4 ft SW swell, period 13 seconds. The energy is moderate at 744 (moderate). It’s a smaller, more manageable option.
Wednesday the 16th morning has a 8 ft SW swell with a near gale offshore wind, 31 mph. That’s going to be nearly impossible to paddle into, even if the wave face is clean. Afternoon is better with a fresh offshore, but still big.
The last real call is Saturday the 19th morning. A 6 ft S swell, period 12 seconds, with a moderate offshore wind. The energy is moderate at 1124 (moderate). It’s clean and solid for a good session.
Overall, the standout is Tuesday the 8th morning – glassy conditions and a clean, long-period SW groundswell at Super Tubes. Sunday the 13th morning is the big one for experts. The rest is either too small, too windy, or too big for the average surfer.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on the wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
239 | 541 | 520 | 442 | 3786 | 7256 | 4821 | 2671 | 1733 | 841 | 591 | 367 | 232 | 169 | 410 | 321 | 212 | 1532 | 1688 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on |
High Tide | 8:32PM1.19m | 9:45AM1.02m | 10:56PM1.12m | 12:16PM1.11m | 00:45AM1.23m | 1:25PM1.30m | 1:43AM1.38m | 2:11PM1.50m | 2:26AM1.51m | 2:48PM1.66m | 3:02AM1.61m | 3:22PM1.77m | 3:36AM1.66m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:16AM0.61m | 4:00PM0.66m | 5:47AM0.59m | 6:28PM0.58m | 7:10AM0.43m | 7:38PM0.40m | 7:58AM0.27m | 8:23PM0.24m | 8:36AM0.13m | 9:01PM0.11m | 9:09AM0.03m | 9:35PM0.03m | |||||||
— | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
6:02 | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 31 | 26 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 30 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 13 | E 10 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
239 | 541 | 520 | 442 | 3786 | 7256 | 4821 | 2671 | 1733 | 842 | 492 | 332 | 244 | 295 | 251 | 321 | 154 | 1532 | 1688 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SSW 10 | — | — | SSE 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | E 10 | SW 12 | E 10 | SE 6 |
173 | 66 | 47 | 58 | 281 | — | — | 59 | 676 | 841 | 591 | 367 | 232 | 145 | 410 | 148 | 212 | 115 | 80 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 25 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SW 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 4 | SE 12 | E 10 |
90 | 16 | 17 | 361 | 36 | — | — | — | 83 | 158 | 112 | 78 | 90 | 169 | 55 | 18 | 16 | 34 | 92 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | — |
55 | 181 | 163 | 108 | 106 | 139 | 365 | 681 | 984 | 1183 | — | — | — | — | — | 99 | 23 | 31 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 173 | 198 | 599 | 198 | 198 | 560 | 198 | 181 | 141 | 0 | 0 | 181 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 181 | 29 |
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Information about the Super Tubes Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Super Tubes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Super Tubes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Super 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 (Super 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 Super 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.
Super 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.










