Super Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.94° E

Super Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Super Tubes sea temperature is
14.3° C
4.6° 

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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 4,499 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 (Aug 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s is also forecast. 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 10th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 10th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 11th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s headed our way.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t tune out just yet. The first real surf action doesn’t kick in until the afternoon of Sunday, August 9th, and it’s a big one straight out of the gate. The ocean is absolutely pumping with a massive 3155 combined energy. That’s a lot of power in the water. We’re looking at a solid 10ft swell from the southwest, with a beautiful 13-second period at Super Tubes. This is an advanced wave, and with that size, it’s strictly for the experienced crew. It’s a reef and point setup, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely. The water is a chilly 58°, which is a whopping 8° colder than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so don’t skimp on the rubber. The wind is a strong cross-offshore from the south, keeping things clean. It’s a Sunday, so expect it to be often crowded.

Monday, August 10th, holds some similar size in the morning with another 10ft swell from the south-southwest, energy dropping a touch to 2254, still a beast. The wind is lighter but still cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean. The afternoon gets a bit scratchy as the wind swings cross-shore. By Tuesday the 11th, a strong onshore wind messes things up completely. The rest of the week looks pretty average with onshore winds and dropping swell, not worth getting too excited about.

There’s a promising window that opens up on Sunday, August 16th. The early morning brings a gentle offshore breeze from the west-southwest and a clean 4ft southwest swell. It’s not huge, but the conditions will be right. The energy is low at 503, but quality is the name of the game here. This is a good one for the average surfer. The winds stay offshore through the afternoon, making for some tidy waves.

The standout, however, is the absolute beauty arriving on the morning of Monday, August 24th. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’re back to a powerful 10ft swell from the southwest, with a 14-second period and a massive 3054 combined energy. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the south, and the report calls it *excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers*. This late in the forecast, it’s a promising one, but keep an eye on the updates as we get closer. The swell is too big for beginners, absolutely. For the experts, this is the session of the window.

Also, later that same day, Monday the 24th, the afternoon swell holds at 10ft, but the wind gets a bit cross-onshore, so the morning is the clear winner. Similarly, the Sunday before (August 23rd) has a sneaky 10ft spike in the afternoon, but it’s a bit wind-affected, so Monday morning is your target.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed afternoon, light winds from the N by Thu night).

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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
13
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SW
12
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SSW
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3
SSW
11
3.5
SSW
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1.9
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1.2
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1.2
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14
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SW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2715
2643
2072
1913
4499
3087
1022
500
712
922
1309
1652
1825
1529
930
864
676
532
532
525
Wind (km/h)
40
S
20
SSW
20
S
20
SE
15
ESE
20
E
30
ENE
20
ENE
30
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35
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25
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10
NE
20
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NNE
15
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10
N
25
NNW
10
NNW
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High Tide
1:44AM1.41m
2:20PM1.42m
2:35AM1.53m
3:04PM1.59m
3:18AM1.63m
3:44PM1.72m
3:57AM1.68m
4:20PM1.79m
4:32AM1.68m
4:55PM1.81m
5:06AM1.63m
5:28PM1.77m
Low Tide
7:29PM0.44m
8:08AM0.28m
8:27PM0.28m
8:52AM0.14m
9:13PM0.15m
9:31AM0.03m
9:54PM0.07m
10:06AM-0.03m
10:32PM0.03m
10:40AM-0.04m
11:06PM0.05m
11:11AM-0.00m
11:39PM0.11m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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