
Surf Forecasts:
Super Tubes surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 6,942 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Super Tubes in the next 16 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5PM. 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 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Super Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming down the line for Super Tubes.
Right now, the water is sitting at 62°, a full 4° colder than usual for this time of year, so that’s going to feel like a shock to the system.
Honestly, the next several days are a write-off. Friday the 4th is a no-go with a lumpy, cross-onshore wind and a big combo of swell energy (2106) but all messy. That grim run of poor surf stretches all the way through to Tuesday the 9th. There’s a glimmer on Wednesday the 9th afternoon when a moderate offshore wind sets in on a 4ft SW swell, but it’s small and clean rather than truly pumping.
Thursday the 10th afternoon picks up a bit. We get a long-period 5ft groundswell from the SW (period 15 seconds) and clean conditions with a cross-offshore breeze. Very surfable, and the energy reads 1223 – solid moderate. That’s a nice session but not the standout.
Now, Friday the 11th morning is where I’d circle the date. Super Tubes is an advanced, very consistent reef and point break, and it’s fairly exposed to the SW. The forecast serves up a clean 8ft SW groundswell with a long period of 14 seconds and light cross-offshore wind. That's a big, long-period SW groundswell lighting up the point. The energy is strong at 2120. Only for experienced surfers, mind you – 8ft on a reef with that period will pack a punch. The crowd factor is “often,” so you won’t be alone, but for this quality, it’s worth it.
Saturday the 12th morning will also be firing for experts: 10ft of clean SW groundswell, period 14 seconds, light cross-offshore breeze, and energy up at 3659. Another belter, but it’s big, so keep your wits about you.
After that, things get blown out again on Saturday afternoon and into the next week. There’s a monster swell on the 16th – 20ft at 11 seconds and a strong offshore wind (28 mph on the 17th morning), but that’s massive, rowdy, and borderline dangerous even for pros. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on those big blustery days.
Further out, Saturday the 19th afternoon shows some promise: 10ft of SW swell (period 12 seconds) with a moderate offshore wind. That’s 2735 energy and a clean face. Solid, but we’re a long way out, so take it with a pinch of salt.
The best on offer? Lock in Friday the 11th morning or Saturday the 12th morning. Super Tubes at its best, just be ready for the crowd and the cold.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the E by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1599 | 708 | 192 | 505 | 530 | 388 | 3104 | 6942 | 3764 | 2061 | 1442 | 919 | 591 | 373 | 202 | 167 | 451 | 363 | 247 | 1216 | 1657 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
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 | 1:55PM0.54m | 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 | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 33 | 35 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 8 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 30 | 32 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SSW 9 | SW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 15 | SW 13 |
222 | 218 | 173 | 505 | 530 | 388 | 3104 | 6942 | 3764 | 2061 | 1442 | 822 | 453 | 293 | 198 | 239 | 295 | 220 | 239 | 1216 | 1657 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SSW 10 | — | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | E 10 | E 10 |
285 | 237 | 87 | 66 | 47 | 40 | 302 | — | 21 | 35 | 29 | 919 | 591 | 373 | 202 | 145 | 451 | 363 | 247 | 158 | 138 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 25 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 9 | SW 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SW 17 | SE 13 | SSE 13 |
31 | 43 | 192 | 18 | 17 | 245 | 30 | — | — | — | — | 130 | 149 | 73 | 29 | 167 | 19 | 8 | 76 | 7 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 |
1599 | 708 | 402 | 220 | 135 | 165 | 243 | 402 | 875 | 866 | 1082 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | 15 | 11 | 19 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1391 | 645 | 173 | 595 | 595 | 198 | 198 | 560 | 184 | 173 | 142 | 0 | 1 | 181 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.










