Super Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.94° E

Issued: 7 am 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Super Tubes sea temperature is
17.6° C

1.6°C colder than average for this time of year

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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 5,410 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 6th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 9th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 10th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got a solid 16-day window for us that starts off with a bit of a wait but builds into something pretty special. We’re looking at Super Tubes, the standout reef and point break, and it’s the main show for the entire run. The water is sitting at 64°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want that extra layer.

The first call isn’t until Monday, the 6th of July. Monday morning we’re in with a chance – a clean 6ft SW groundswell with a 12-second period, and the wind is glassy from the NW. The energy is moderate at 855, and it’s looking very good. By Monday afternoon, the wind swings ESE and goes cross-on, bumping the swell up to 6ft, but the conditions get a bit messy. Still, that morning session is the pick for the day.

Tuesday, the 7th, gets better. The morning has a strong 7ft SW swell, still 12 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the WSW at 9 mph. The energy jumps to 1261, and it’s clean. The afternoon holds at 7ft, with a light S wind going cross-off, keeping it tidy. Two solid sessions.

Wednesday, the 8th, is where it starts to fire. The morning brings a 8ft SW swell with a 13-second period – that’s the good stuff. Wind is offshore from the W at 9 mph, and the energy is now 1886. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a bit gusty with a 19 mph offshore wind, but it’s still clean and the swell drops to 7ft with 13 seconds of period.

Thursday, the 9th, is a standout. The morning has a 10ft SW swell with a 14-second period, the wind is offshore from the WSW at 16 mph, and the energy is massive at 3854. This is expert territory. The afternoon keeps the 10ft, 13-second period, and the same offshore wind, but the energy is still huge at 3607. This is the kind of day that lives in the memory.

Friday, the 10th, is the absolute peak. The morning is glassy, with a 12ft SSW swell, 13-second period, and the energy is 4633. That’s the biggest energy of the whole run. Wind is glassy from the WNW. This is a true standout for experts only. The afternoon drops to a 12ft swell but with a cross-on E wind, so it gets messy.

After that, it drops off. Saturday the 11th is a write-off with onshore wind and rain. Sunday the 12th has a smaller 5ft SSW swell in the morning with glassy conditions, but it’s inconsistent. The following week, from the 13th to the 20th, the swell hangs around in the 4ft to 6ft range, with mostly clean conditions, but nothing compared to that first big push. The 20th of July morning has a 7ft SW swell with offshore wind, and the energy is 1294.

The 21st of July, the last day of the range, sees a 8ft to 10ft SW swell, but the wind is onshore or cross-on, so it’s blown out.

Overall, the best on offer is Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th. Thursday has that huge 10ft SW groundswell with offshore winds, and Friday morning is glassy with the biggest energy of the lot. Super Tubes is a very consistent spot, and it’s fairly exposed to the SW swell, which is right in the optimum direction. Crowds are often there, so expect company, but for that quality, it’s worth it. This is a classic reef and point setup, so the long-period groundswell will wrap in beautifully.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
2
4
3
3
3
4
5
5
1
1
0
0
3
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
12
1.9
SW
12
1.9
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.4
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
3
SW
12
3
SW
14
3
SW
13
4
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
13
3.5
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
850
995
1047
1261
1298
1313
1886
1311
2597
3844
3597
5410
4626
3597
2640
1323
1062
789
592
540
387
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
10
ESE
10
W
15
W
5
SSW
5
NNW
15
W
30
W
20
SW
30
WSW
25
WSW
15
WNW
5
WNW
20
E
20
E
25
E
25
E
5
NNW
0
N
10
ESE
10
W
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
7:46PM1.43m
8:00AM1.23m
8:38PM1.39m
9:05AM1.15m
9:46PM1.35m
10:31AM1.11m
11:10PM1.34m
12:04PM1.15m
00:31AM1.39m
1:19PM1.26m
1:39AM1.48m
2:19PM1.39m
2:36AM1.57m
Low Tide
1:20PM0.31m
2:04AM0.43m
2:07PM0.39m
3:06AM0.47m
3:08PM0.46m
4:23AM0.48m
4:28PM0.51m
5:49AM0.45m
5:58PM0.48m
7:06AM0.36m
7:17PM0.40m
8:07AM0.24m
8:21PM0.28m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
mod rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
heavy rain
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7:26
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:22
5:23
5:23
5:24
5:25
5:25
5:27
 mm
5
3
2
8
18
2
3
11
Temp °C
18
19
18
17
19
15
18
19
16
15
15
13
14
15
14
16
16
15
16
16
16
Feels °C
16
16
16
14
17
15
15
13
12
10
9
10
13
12
12
13
13
13
16
15
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
12
1.9
SW
12
1.9
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.4
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
3
SW
12
3
SW
14
3
SW
13
4
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
13
3.5
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
12
2.5
ESE
8
2
ESE
8
1.3
SSW
11
Energy kJ
850
995
1047
1261
1298
1313
1886
1311
2597
3844
3597
5410
4626
3597
2640
1323
1062
789
898
521
387
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
11
0.9
ESE
11
0.7
SE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.2
E
10
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
W
12
0.2
W
12
1.6
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
11
1.2
E
8
Energy kJ
204
176
106
67
38
37
22
276
452
8
10
8
7
7
3
11
592
540
177
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
11
0.1
SE
16
0.1
W
12
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
12
1.1
S
7
Energy kJ
5
1
4
8
8
17
8
8
11
10
3
10
11
113
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
4
0.7
SW
5
0.6
W
3
2
WSW
6
1
E
5
2.3
SE
7
2.2
ESE
7
1.9
SE
7
Energy kJ
22
25
8
312
42
453
458
331
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
0
22
0
0
0
0
0
141
1
143
0
0
0
198
173
141
141
0
0
22
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape (South)
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
8
7
5
6
5
8
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
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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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