
Surf Forecasts:
Super Tubes surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,829 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s 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 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) 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 2.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Super Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’re looking at a solid 16-day window at Super Tubes, and it’s a wild ride. Starting off, the water is a bracing 60°, which is a whopping 6° colder than normal for this time of year. That’s deeply unusual, so don’t skimp on the rubber.
The first real chance to get wet is Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. We’ve got a clean 4ft SW groundswell with a nice 13-second period, and the wind is absolutely glassy from the north. The combined energy is moderate (697), but the conditions are about as good as it gets. This is a standout window for the week – it’s going to be clean, lined up, and begging for a few early ones.
Wednesday morning the 9th drops right off to a small 2ft SW swell, but the period is a very long 15 seconds. The wind is clean cross-off from the NW, so it’ll be smooth. It’s just tiny, more of a longboard or a sneaky sunset session.
Thursday morning the 10th is where it picks up again. A clean 4ft SW swell with a 13-second period, and a solid offshore breeze from the SW. The combined energy climbs to a moderate 765. Expect very clean, rippable conditions on the point.
Now, here’s the big one. Wednesday the 16th of September. The morning shows a 7ft SW groundswell with an incredibly long 18-second period, clean offshore wind from the SW, and combined energy roaring to 3466. That is strong energy. The afternoon gets even more serious: 13ft of SW swell, 16-second period, still clean offshore, and combined energy hitting 7113. This is exceptional, heavy surf for experts only. The direction is straight out of the SW, which is what this break loves. This is the true standout of the entire outlook. If you’re an experienced charger, that afternoon is your target.
Thursday the 17th holds the size, with 13ft and 12ft SW swells, but the wind turns slightly cross-off and there’s some light rain. Still clean, but the power is right up there. The morning of the 22nd shows a massive 16ft SW swell, but the wind is howling onshore from the east at 16 mph, and combined energy is 6622. That’s a complete mess for surfing – looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddling.
The second week has some other moments. The morning of the 20th of September has a clean 5ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period and glassy west wind – beautiful, clean conditions. The 21st morning has a nice 6ft SW swell, 13-second period, and gentle offshore from the WSW. Consistent and clean.
Overall, the best on offer is absolutely the afternoon of Wednesday the 16th of September. The size, the period, the wind, the direction – it’s all there. The Tuesday morning of the 8th is a close second for a cleaner, more manageable session. Don’t sleep on the 20th morning either for a glassy, long-period session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1758 | 854 | 591 | 367 | 232 | 171 | 355 | 326 | 418 | 1571 | 1787 | 1306 | 1266 | 678 | 800 | 1967 | 2829 | 2117 | 1728 | 1021 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 1:43AM1.38m | 2:11PM1.50m | 2:26AM1.51m | 2:48PM1.66m | 3:02AM1.61m | 3:22PM1.77m | 3:36AM1.66m | 3:54PM1.83m | 4:07AM1.67m | 4:24PM1.83m | 4:37AM1.64m | 4:53PM1.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:38PM0.40m | 7:58AM0.27m | 8:23PM0.24m | 8:36AM0.13m | 9:01PM0.11m | 9:09AM0.03m | 9:35PM0.03m | 9:41AM-0.02m | 10:07PM-0.00m | 10:10AM-0.03m | 10:36PM0.01m | 10:39AM0.02m | 11:04PM0.07m | |||||||
— | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 25 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 32 | 34 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 29 | 32 | 24 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 16 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
1758 | 595 | 365 | 280 | 162 | 157 | 355 | 326 | 418 | 1571 | 1787 | 1306 | 1266 | 678 | 800 | 1967 | 2829 | 884 | 961 | 629 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | E 9 | E 10 | SW 11 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | SSE 7 | E 6 | ESE 7 | SSE 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
736 | 854 | 591 | 367 | 232 | 145 | 45 | 133 | 115 | 283 | 100 | 82 | 49 | 75 | 80 | 173 | 521 | 2117 | 1728 | 1021 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SW 15 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 16 | E 10 | SSW 4 | — | — | E 10 | SSE 6 | SE 13 | E 7 | — | — | — |
50 | 158 | 106 | 77 | 47 | 171 | 30 | 22 | 347 | 92 | 13 | — | — | 47 | 45 | 7 | 77 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | W 4 | W 5 | WSW 5 | — | — | ESE 3 | E 5 | E 6 | — | SE 8 | — | — | — |
786 | — | — | — | — | — | 192 | 35 | 47 | 33 | — | — | 5 | 31 | 143 | — | 857 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 181 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 142 | 142 | 29 | 0 | 141 | 141 | 29 | 181 | 173 |
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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.










