Tubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 24.93° E

Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tubes sea temperature is
17.1° C
2.0° 

Tubes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tubes surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 8,738 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tubes this week:

The surf forecast for Tubes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tubes in the next 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 19th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 23rd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 24th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright crew, Rusty here, breaking it down.

We’re looking at Tubes. The water temp is 63°F, which is a bit colder than we usually get this time of year, so don’t forget the booties.

Surf kicks in on Sunday, July 19th. The morning session is clean with a light offshore breeze, a solid 5ft to 6ft SW swell, and the energy is building (873 to 1122). It’s a nice start, but the real winner is shaping up for Tuesday, July 21st. That morning is going to be a treat. Dead glassy conditions, a clean 6ft of SW groundswell, and a period of 15 seconds—that’s giving it that long, powerful push (1669). At a reef and point like Tubes, that’s going to be a dream.

The swell picks up through the middle of the week, but the wind gets tricky. Wednesday, July 22nd morning is still clean with a 7ft SW swell, but by the afternoon, a fresh 22 mph breeze chops it up. Thursday, July 23rd brings 10ft to 12ft of swell, but with strong winds, it’s for the hardcore crew only.

The big stuff hits on Friday, July 24th. We’re talking 13ft to 12ft of SSW groundswell, with a very long 16-second period. The energy is massive (7847), but the wind is onshore in the morning and cross-shore in the afternoon. This is serious, powerful water. If the wind lines up, it’s a kite surfer’s paradise, but for a paddle surfer, you better be a pro.

The best day for experienced surfers is Saturday, July 25th. Clean, 10ft of SSW swell with a 14-second period, and a light offshore breeze all day. It’s going to be big and clean, but at that size, it’s strictly for the experts.

Things get patchy after that. Wednesday, July 29th has a flash of glory with a 15ft ESE swell and glassy conditions in the morning (5354 energy), but it’s a short window. By Thursday, July 30th, the swell drops back to 5ft and the conditions are pristine again, with glassy offshore winds.

The final week has some clean, punchy mornings, like July 31st with an 8ft S swell, but the wind is variable. The long-range stuff is less certain, so don’t bank on it too heavily.

If you want the best combo of clean and solid, Tuesday, July 21st morning is the one. For the big wave hunters, Saturday, July 25th is your day.

Rusty, out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun night, calm by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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637
373
1396
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
7:17PM1.51m
7:26AM1.26m
7:58PM1.38m
8:10AM1.14m
8:45PM1.26m
9:10AM1.04m
9:52PM1.15m
10:51AM0.98m
11:31PM1.11m
12:39PM1.02m
00:56AM1.15m
1:44PM1.12m
1:52AM1.24m
Low Tide
12:52PM0.23m
1:32AM0.39m
1:29PM0.36m
2:16AM0.49m
2:10PM0.49m
3:10AM0.59m
3:05PM0.61m
4:31AM0.65m
4:37PM0.69m
6:18AM0.63m
6:31PM0.67m
7:31AM0.55m
7:41PM0.59m
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Information about the Tubes Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tubes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tubes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 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 (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 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.

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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