
Surf Forecasts:
Super Tubes surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 4,103 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s 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 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 11s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Super Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break down Super Tubes. This is a reef and point break that loves a solid SW groundswell, and it’s very consistent, so there’s always something to talk about. The water is sitting at 63°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a thicker suit.
The first few days are a bit of a slow burn. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th offer small 4ft to 5ft SW swell, but the wind is cross to cross-onshore, and the combined energy is only moderate (677 down to 431). The conditions are marginal, so not worth the paddle. Wednesday the 5th morning is still small and cross, but the afternoon shifts. The wind turns cross-offshore from the SW at 9 mph, the swell bumps to 6ft with a 16-second period, and the energy jumps to 1551. It’s still a bit marginal, but it’s a sign of what’s coming.
The real standout kicks off on Thursday the 6th. Thursday morning delivers a solid 10ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, energy is pumping at 3674, and it’s clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. This is for experienced surfers only – it’s big, powerful, and the sets will have serious punch. Thursday afternoon gets even better: 12ft SW, a moderate offshore wind from the WSW at 12 mph, and still clean. This is the best window of the whole forecast. The wave quality is excellent.
Friday the 7th morning holds onto the 8ft SW swell with clean conditions and a light cross-offshore, so another great session for the crew who know what they’re doing. The afternoon turns a bit ugly with a cross-onshore, so get it in the morning. Saturday the 8th is similar – morning clean with 8ft SW, then the afternoon gets a moderate offshore, so there’s still a window.
Sunday the 9th gets messy with strong wind and rain, and the swell is big at 10ft to 12ft, but the wind is cross to cross-shore, so it’s lumpy and difficult. The energy is huge (3935), but the quality drops. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are poor with onshore winds and dropping swell, so give it a miss.
For the second week, the outlook is promising but a bit more uncertain. Wednesday the 12th offers a small clean window with 4ft to 4ft SW and offshore winds, good for a fun session. Thursday the 13th brings back a solid 7ft to 7ft SW groundswell with a very long 18-second period in the morning, clean and offshore – this will be a standout for the point break. Friday the 14th is the absolute gem: 10ft SW, glassy conditions in the morning with zero wind, and energy at 4027. The afternoon stays clean with a light cross-offshore. This is a world-class day for experts. Saturday the 15th holds the 12ft SW, clean and cross-offshore, with energy over 5000 – very strong. Sunday the 16th is still excellent with 8ft SW and clean conditions. Monday the 17th fades a bit, but stays clean. Tuesday the 18th sees a big 10ft SW swell but with a cross-onshore, so the quality drops off.
The best on offer is Thursday the 6th through Saturday the 8th, and then the absolute standout is Friday the 14th with the glassy morning and 10ft groundswell. That’s the one you wait for.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
673 | 643 | 537 | 570 | 418 | 303 | 309 | 1412 | 2148 | 3674 | 3567 | 2418 | 2785 | 2944 | 4021 | 2337 | 1890 | 2679 | 3257 | 3935 | 2405 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:29PM1.60m | 6:40AM1.39m | 7:06PM1.52m | 7:22AM1.28m | 7:53PM1.41m | 8:17AM1.16m | 8:59PM1.29m | 9:50AM1.06m | 10:46PM1.22m | 11:59AM1.09m | 00:33AM1.28m | 1:24PM1.24m | 1:44AM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:10PM0.15m | 00:42AM0.27m | 12:44PM0.24m | 1:24AM0.35m | 1:25PM0.35m | 2:18AM0.45m | 2:21PM0.48m | 3:39AM0.54m | 3:54PM0.59m | 5:36AM0.55m | 6:00PM0.57m | 7:09AM0.43m | 7:29PM0.44m | ||||||||
7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 10 |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 10 | SSW 12 |
731 | 622 | 551 | 459 | 342 | 342 | 319 | 1412 | 2148 | 3674 | 3567 | 2418 | 2785 | 2944 | 4021 | 2337 | 1890 | 2679 | 3257 | 48 | 2405 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
673 | 643 | 537 | 570 | 418 | 303 | 220 | 267 | 148 | 115 | 90 | 65 | 65 | 45 | 61 | 11 | 28 | 62 | 31 | 70 | 30 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | — | S 12 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 10 | — | — | — | E 10 | SE 6 | SE 5 | — | E 9 | E 5 | E 9 | E 7 | — | S 15 |
4 | 3 | — | 3 | 13 | 99 | 309 | 139 | — | — | — | 90 | 19 | 10 | — | 43 | 9 | 41 | 15 | — | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 3 | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | SW 6 | — | SW 13 | — |
— | 4 | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 116 | — | 3935 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 142 | 0 | 143 | 0 | 333 | 894 | 536 |
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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.











