Super Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.94° E

Super Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Super Tubes sea temperature is
15.9°C
2.9° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 5,915 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 3.0m 18s 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 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 6th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 18s

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 only game in town for this forecast: Super Tubes.

Right off the bat, Thursday the 3rd is a tough one. There’s some swell, a clean 8ft from the SSW with a solid 13-second period, pushing through a lot of energy (2053), but the cross-shore breeze from the southeast is just messing with the face. It’s rideable, but it’s not the magic moment. The water is sitting at 61°, which is a full 5° colder than what you'd expect this time of year – that is genuinely unusual, so bring the thickest rubber you’ve got.

Friday the 4th is a write-off. We’ve got big 12ft swell, but it’s lumpy and cross-onshore with a fresh 19 mph wind. Not for paddling. That size is expert-only territory anyway, but the wind kills it completely. This run of poor quality continues right through the weekend and into Monday the 7th – there’s a lot of swell energy, but the wind just won’t cooperate.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday morning, the 8th of September, is a true standout. The wind goes glassy – dead calm, just a slight air – and the swell sits at a clean 5ft out of the SW with a 13-second period. That energy reading (778) is moderate, but the combination of glassy conditions and that long-period swell hitting a reef and point setup like Super Tubes? That’s the pick of the entire forecast. The waves will be clean, well-shaped, and with that period, the sets will have some punch and plenty of gap between them.

Wednesday the 9th keeps the good vibes rolling with a moderate offshore breeze from the SW. The swell drops a little to 3ft in the morning, bumping up to 4ft in the afternoon, but with that 14-second period and clean offshore conditions, it’s still a very fun, user-friendly day for the advanced crew.

The following week gets messy again with more cross-onshore and onshore wind, though keep an eye on Tuesday the 15th of September. The afternoon looks excellent: a 4ft SSE groundswell with a very long 15-second period, and a moderate offshore from the WSW. That is a beautiful combination for a reef-point setup like this – the waves will be lined up and clean. Wednesday the 16th also has clean offshore conditions, but the swell gets a bit bigger and the wind strengthens; still a solid session if you’re keen.

For a long-range glance, Friday the 18th of September is a promising one. The afternoon shows a solid 12ft SSW swell with a 14-second period and a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The energy is massive (5770), but that size (over 8ft) is for experts only. If you’re in that bracket, it’s a big, heavy, powerful day at the Tubes.

Overall, the standout window is Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th, with the 8th being the absolute best for clean, glassy conditions on a solid SW swell. The rest of the run is plagued by wind, but there are enough clean windows for the experienced surfer to find a gem.

Stay salty,
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
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Saturday
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4
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9
0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1986
702
2928
1757
540
163
496
530
388
2322
4865
3455
1604
1187
933
721
373
202
289
465
374
Wind (km/h)
15
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SE
45
SSE
30
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30
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25
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High Tide
7:20PM1.36m
7:49AM1.14m
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
Low Tide
12:56PM0.38m
1:44AM0.48m
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
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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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