Super Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.94° E

Super Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Super Tubes sea temperature is
15.0°C
3.9° 

Super Tubes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Super Tubes surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 10s period, SW swell with 7,423 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. 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 6.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 30th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 3rd Sep)20ft (6.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Hey, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking for Super Tubes.

This spot is a reef-and-point setup that’s very consistent and handles a solid SW swell. Right now we’ve got a proper run of surf kicking off Sunday the 30th of August and lasting through to the middle of the second week. The water is sitting at 59°, which is way colder than normal for this time of year – about 7° below average – so you’ll want a thick suit.

Sunday morning, the 30th, gets things going with a 8ft SW swell, 10-second period, and moderate offshore wind from the WSW. That’s clean, powerful, and packing strong wave energy (1336). It’s excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon holds similar quality with 7ft SW, still offshore and clean. Monday the 31st eases a notch with 6ft SW, 12-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze – still clean, good energy (985).

Tuesday the 1st of September is a standout day. Morning brings 8ft SW, 12-second groundswell, light cross-offshore wind, and strong energy (1398). The afternoon cranks up to 8ft SW, 13-second period, clean with a gentle cross-offshore breeze, and energy jumps to 2088. This is where the combo of solid size, good period, and clean conditions line up best.

Wednesday the 2nd sees a jump to 10ft SW, 14-second period, but the wind turns cross-onshore from the ESE – morning is light, but the afternoon gets a moderate breeze and choppy. The size is too big for beginners. Thursday the 3rd swings back to clean with a moderate WSW offshore and 10ft WSW swell in the morning; energy is very strong (3076). Thursday afternoon gets wild – 16ft SSW, 11-second period, still offshore but that’s expert-only territory, and energy is massive (5705). The setup could also be interesting for kite surfing given the size and offshore wind.

Friday the 4th through Sunday the 6th of September is a write-off – fresh cross-onshore winds, choppy, lumpy. Swell drops and rises but the wind kills it. Monday the 7th has a 4ft SW swell with a strong offshore wind, but it’s hard to paddle into and energy is low (469). The rest of the week stays small and onshore until Thursday the 10th, when a light cross-offshore wind and 3ft to 4ft SW swell arrives, clean but weak.

Friday the 11th brings a moderate offshore and 6ft WSW, but it’s marginal. Saturday the 12th is blown out again by strong onshore winds. Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th see a final pulse: Monday afternoon has a 7ft SW, 15-second groundswell, moderate offshore wind, and strong energy (2642) – excellent for experienced surfers again.

The true standout window is the morning of Sunday the 30th, all of Tuesday the 1st of September, and Thursday the 3rd of September morning. Crowds are often an issue here, so expect company at the peak.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the SE by Thu night).

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Tuesday
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10
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12
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12
1.7
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1.8
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12
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11
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11
1.5
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11
3.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
910
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836
1398
2088
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3052
5184
2495
968
623
515
305
467
5163
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
15
SW
10
WNW
5
SSW
10
S
10
NNW
10
S
15
SSW
10
WNW
10
ESE
25
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25
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35
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High Tide
4:57PM1.78m
5:08AM1.61m
5:26PM1.74m
5:40AM1.54m
5:58PM1.65m
6:14AM1.43m
6:35PM1.52m
6:53AM1.29m
7:20PM1.36m
7:49AM1.14m
8:32PM1.19m
9:45AM1.02m
10:56PM1.12m
Low Tide
10:42AM-0.00m
11:07PM0.06m
11:11AM0.04m
11:38PM0.10m
11:41AM0.11m
00:12AM0.19m
12:15PM0.23m
00:51AM0.32m
12:56PM0.38m
1:44AM0.48m
1:55PM0.54m
3:16AM0.61m
4:00PM0.66m
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Temp °C
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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.

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