
Surf Forecasts:
Super Tubes surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,278 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Super Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for this stretch. It’s a bit of a mixed bag to start, but there’s some serious muscle coming down the line.
The only spot on the radar is Super Tubes, and for the next few days, it’s not looking great. The wind is a problem, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the surf quality is getting smashed out. The combined swell energy is fluctuating around moderate (from 758 up to 2039), but the conditions are choppy and messy. You’d be wasting your time paddling out on Friday the 11th—12 mph cross-onshore ESE wind, 7 ft of SW swell at 12 seconds, but the surface is just poor.
Saturday the 12th is not much better. Morning has a tiny 4 ft of swell, which is marginal at best. The afternoon steps up to 6 ft SW swell at 15 seconds, but that ESE wind picks right up to 16 mph, ruining it. Sunday the 13th sees the swell push to 7 ft, but it’s onshore easterly wind all day, and the water temp is a brutal 59°F—that’s 7°F colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be needing a thick suit. No real surf to speak of until Monday the 16th.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday the 16th of September is the first real standout. Wednesday morning brings a clean 10 ft SW groundswell at 12 seconds, with a solid 12 mph offshore wind from the SW. The combined energy is pumping at 2960, so that’s strong. Wednesday afternoon gets even better: 12 ft SW swell, 14-second period, and 16 mph offshore. Energy hits 5278. This is expert territory—over 8 ft—and the reef-and-point setup should handle that long period beautifully. Conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle on your calendar. The wind is offshore, and the waves will be clean. Watch out for the long period though—Super Tubes is a reef, so it should work, but set gaps might be longer.
After that peak, Thursday the 17th drops off with cross-onshore wind and messy, choppy surf. By Saturday the 19th of September, we get another beauty. The morning is glassy—zero wind—with a clean 8 ft SW swell at 14 seconds. The energy is strong at 2609, and it’s glassy. That means perfect, clean conditions for experienced surfers. This is the second standout. Afternoon kicks up a cross-onshore breeze, so make the most of the morning session.
The following week has a few more moments. Tuesday the 22nd of September morning is glassy again with 5 ft of clean SW swell at 14 seconds. It’s smaller, so better for a wider range of abilities, and the glassy surface is a massive plus. Tuesday afternoon is a no-go—25 mph offshore wind is just too strong to paddle into. The 25th of September looks promising Friday morning: 5 ft SSW swell, glassy offshore wind, and clean conditions.
Overall, the first week is a write-off until Wednesday the 16th. Then you’ve got a big, clean Wednesday, and a glassy Saturday morning. The second week has smaller windows. Super Tubes is very consistent here, so it’s not a surprise to see a lull before the energy builds. If you’re a beginner, stay away from those 8 ft+ days. For the experts, the 16th and the 19th morning are your best shots.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon night, calm by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1182 | 678 | 336 | 1308 | 2727 | 2037 | 1649 | 961 | 543 | 741 | 303 | 486 | 450 | 804 | 2183 | 5278 | 1565 | 1266 | 992 | 939 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:54PM1.83m | 4:07AM1.67m | 4:24PM1.83m | 4:37AM1.64m | 4:53PM1.77m | 5:06AM1.58m | 5:20PM1.67m | 5:33AM1.48m | 5:46PM1.53m | 5:59AM1.37m | 6:12PM1.39m | 6:25AM1.24m | 6:38PM1.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:07PM-0.00m | 10:10AM-0.03m | 10:36PM0.01m | 10:39AM0.02m | 11:04PM0.07m | 11:06AM0.10m | 11:30PM0.16m | 11:33AM0.21m | 11:56PM0.27m | 11:59AM0.34m | 00:22AM0.40m | 12:25PM0.48m | 00:53AM0.54m | |||||||
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 15 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 11 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | E 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
1182 | 678 | 336 | 1308 | 2727 | 2037 | 1649 | 1435 | 1155 | 896 | 789 | 517 | 450 | 804 | 2183 | 162 | 1565 | 1266 | 992 | 939 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SSE 6 | SW 14 | SSW 10 | — | S 11 | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | SW 12 | SW 10 | E 11 | E 10 | SW 15 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
49 | 75 | 301 | 106 | — | 2 | — | 961 | 543 | — | 303 | 486 | 375 | 247 | 777 | 202 | 128 | 207 | 136 | 153 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 15 | SSW 10 | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | SSW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
— | 4 | 121 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | 57 | 226 | 580 | 247 | 245 | — | 98 | 98 | 71 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | E 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SSE 7 | — | — | — |
113 | 44 | 144 | 262 | 1497 | 1809 | 1601 | — | — | 741 | — | — | — | — | — | 5278 | 268 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 181 | 29 | 22 | 141 | 198 | 536 | 198 | 9 | 22 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 141 | 180 | 352 | 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.










