Surf Forecasts:
Super Tubes surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 5,793 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 (Aug 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Super Tubes in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Super Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the forecast for the Super Tubes area.
We’re kicking off with a proper groundswell about to hit. Don’t expect much before Tuesday afternoon, but when it arrives it’s a big one. The water is running far colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want the thickest steamer you’ve got.
Tuesday 25th August – The surf is on. A solid 10ft SW swell, with a long 15-second period. That’s got serious energy (4085). The wind is a light cross-off from the SSW, keeping the wave faces clean. This is a heavy, powerful wave at Super Tubes, and it’s for experienced surfers only. Crowds are likely, as this spot is very consistent.
Wednesday 26th August – A big no-go. The swell jumps to 12ft from the S, with a very long 16-second period, but a strong onshore wind of 19 mph from the East ruins it. Lumpy, choppy, poor conditions. Leave it.
Thursday 27th August – Now we’re talking. The swell drops to a still-chunky 7ft from the SSW (12-second period), but the wind goes dead calm in the morning. Glassy conditions. This will be clean and lined up, but still only for advanced surfers due to the size and the reef bottom. The afternoon sees a light cross-onshore creep in, making it less perfect.
Friday 28th & Saturday 29th August – Swell drops right off to around 3-4ft. Nothing special. The wind is light and variable, but the wave energy is weak (486-616). One to skip.
Sunday 30th August – Things pick up again. A 6ft SW swell with a moderate 8-second period in the morning, but the afternoon gets interesting: 5ft SW with a long 13-second period, and clean offshore winds from the SW. Wave energy is solid (1224). This is a very good option for the afternoon.
Monday 31st August – Another good one. Glassy morning with a 6ft SW swell (12-second period). Clean, crisp conditions. A great day for a surf, though still a solid size.
Tuesday 1st September – Morning is clean with a fresh offshore and 7ft of SW swell. Decent. But the afternoon is the real standout: a big 13ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, and moderate offshore wind. Massive energy (5035). This is a heavy, expert-only session. If you’re charging, this is your window.
Wednesday 2nd September – The biggest day. A 16ft SW swell with a 14-second period, producing extreme energy (9414). A strong offshore wind (25 mph) keeps it clean, but paddling into these monsters will be a battle. Only for the most experienced. The afternoon drops to 13ft but stays clean.
Thursday 3rd September – The swell holds at 12-16ft, but the wind turns onshore or cross-onshore. Choppy and messy. Not the best call.
Friday 4th September – Still a solid 12ft from the SE with a short 9-second period, but the wind is cross-off from the SSW. It’s clean and surfable for strong surfers.
Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th September – A big drop. Small waves of 3-5ft, with onshore winds. Poor.
Monday 7th September – A new, cleaner pulse arrives. Afternoon shows 4ft from the S, 13-second period, with light cross-off winds. Very good conditions for a more relaxed session.
Tuesday 8th September – Another strong day. 10ft from the WSW but only a 7-second period in the afternoon means it’s short-period windswell, and the cross-onshore wind makes it bumpy.
Wednesday 9th September – Back to small and choppy. 5-5ft from the S with onshore winds. Poor.
The pick of the whole run? Tuesday 1st September afternoon for the big-wave crew – that 13ft SW groundswell with clean offshore wind is a proper standout. For a cleaner, more manageable session, Monday 31st August morning with the glassy conditions and 6ft swell is the best bet for strong intermediates.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SSW 14 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
3470 | 1578 | 5590 | 4287 | 2045 | 1430 | 1214 | 827 | 363 | 403 | 454 | 319 | 205 | 680 | 446 | 746 | 1060 | 822 | 880 | 710 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:43PM1.39m | 2:47AM1.44m | 3:10PM1.52m | 3:15AM1.54m | 3:36PM1.63m | 3:42AM1.60m | 4:02PM1.72m | 4:10AM1.64m | 4:29PM1.77m | 4:39AM1.64m | 4:57PM1.78m | 5:08AM1.61m | 5:26PM1.74m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:46PM0.36m | 8:58AM0.21m | 9:14PM0.25m | 9:23AM0.11m | 9:41PM0.15m | 9:49AM0.04m | 10:09PM0.09m | 10:15AM0.00m | 10:38PM0.05m | 10:42AM-0.00m | 11:07PM0.06m | 11:11AM0.04m | 11:38PM0.10m | |||||||
— | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 35 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 31 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 14 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | E 10 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SSE 7 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
3470 | 1578 | 5590 | 4287 | 2045 | 1430 | 1214 | 827 | 318 | 403 | 454 | 319 | 227 | 198 | 191 | 746 | 1060 | 822 | 880 | 710 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | S 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 14 | SW 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 10 | E 10 |
615 | 836 | 572 | 269 | 45 | 489 | 450 | 313 | 363 | 273 | 177 | 216 | 205 | 91 | 437 | 295 | 64 | 34 | 71 | 65 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 18 | — | — | — | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SSE 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 15 | E 11 | SSE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 6 | SE 10 |
— | 399 | — | — | — | 123 | 94 | 90 | 123 | 213 | 147 | 222 | 202 | 141 | 188 | 183 | 73 | 73 | 17 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 5 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | WSW 12 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 142 | 675 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 680 | 446 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 198 | 536 | 141 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 143 | 141 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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.











