
Surf Forecasts:
Super Tubes surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 9,581 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period with SSW 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM. 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 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Super Tubes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Looks like we’ve got a solid run of swell coming in, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag depending on when you’re free. The standout is shaping up to be a serious shot of groundswell, but you’ll need to be on your game.
The big story is the swell that arrives on the morning of Friday, 24 July. Super Tubes (reef and point) is going to see a powerful, long-period SSW groundswell at 15ft, with a period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is massive (8860), and we’ve got a light WNW cross-off breeze. That’s proper, world-class, expert-only territory. The water is sitting at 64°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good steamer. This is the absolute peak of the window, a true standout for the experts.
Friday afternoon sees the swell start to drop to 12ft, but the wind shifts to a cross-on ESE. It’ll still be huge, but the quality takes a hit.
Saturday morning, 25 July, is a real treat. The swell is down to a more manageable 8ft from the SW, but the wind is absolutely glassy. Zero wind. That’s a rare gift, and the period is still a solid 14 seconds. It’s a clean, powerful wave, but at that size, it’s still for experienced surfers. The combined energy is still strong (2257). The afternoon gets a light cross-on, which messes with the texture a bit.
Sunday morning, 26 July, is a bit onshore, but the afternoon glass-off at 7ft SW with a 12-second period is a real winner for the intermediate crew. Smooth, clean lines.
Monday, 27 July, gets a fresh 19 mph offshore wind from the W. The morning is a tricky 7ft, but the afternoon jumps to 10ft SW with a very long 17-second period. That’s a lot of water moving, and with that period, it’ll be walling up. Best for the point break setup here, as beach breaks will get a bit too straight.
After Monday, things get messy for a stretch. Tuesday, 28 July, through Thursday, 31 July, is a write-off for quality surfing on this break. We’re looking at onshore winds and cross-onshore chop, with the swell all over the place. The energy dips and the conditions are poor.
We get a little window on Sunday morning, 2 August. Glassy conditions again, with a clean 5ft SW swell. Low energy (643), but clean and fun for a beginner-friendly session.
The real second act fires up on Monday morning, 3 August. A 7ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period, and a glassy NNE wind. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers, and a solid 1810 energy. That’s a top pick for the second week.
Wednesday, 5 August, is a gem. Clean offshore wind from the WSW all day, with a consistent 8ft SW swell. The morning is gentle offshore, the afternoon is a bit stronger, but both are clean. This is consistent, quality surfing.
The final standout is the morning of Saturday, 8 August. A 10ft SW swell with a moderate offshore wind. That’s a big, clean, powerful wave for the experts to finish the run on.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
8860 | 5416 | 3468 | 2094 | 2345 | 1978 | 1381 | 1088 | 699 | 1209 | 4579 | 6568 | 3552 | 3651 | 3803 | 2061 | 1127 | 711 | 501 | 486 | 604 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 12:39PM1.02m | 00:56AM1.15m | 1:44PM1.12m | 1:52AM1.24m | 2:27PM1.23m | 2:32AM1.34m | 3:02PM1.34m | 3:06AM1.43m | 3:33PM1.44m | 3:37AM1.50m | 4:02PM1.53m | 4:06AM1.55m | 4:31PM1.59m | 4:35AM1.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:31PM0.67m | 7:31AM0.55m | 7:41PM0.59m | 8:17AM0.45m | 8:26PM0.49m | 8:51AM0.34m | 9:02PM0.39m | 9:22AM0.24m | 9:34PM0.31m | 9:50AM0.16m | 10:04PM0.25m | 10:17AM0.10m | 10:34PM0.20m | ||||||||
7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 22 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 |
8860 | 5416 | 3468 | 2094 | 2345 | 1978 | 1381 | 1088 | 699 | 1209 | 4579 | 6568 | 3552 | 3651 | 3803 | 2061 | 1127 | 711 | 617 | 698 | 828 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
48 | 47 | 96 | 163 | 170 | 114 | 481 | 417 | 479 | 590 | 33 | 23 | 14 | 320 | 37 | 41 | — | — | 501 | 486 | 604 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | ESE 10 | E 4 | E 6 | E 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 48 | — | — | — | 77 | 9 | 39 | 43 | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | — | WSW 5 | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | W 5 | WSW 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 23 | — | 62 | — | — | 505 | — | — | 191 | 534 | 708 | — | 75 | 223 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 143 | 66 | 198 | 181 | 181 | 59 | 29 | 173 | 141 | 141 | 181 | 141 |
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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.










